Ask HN: Do you not submit things because page is festooned w pop-ups/ads/etc.?

2 bookofjoe 3 8/9/2025, 3:43:45 PM
That's been my practice for a while now. No matter how compelling/original/interesting/useful the content, if it's a visual headache I pass.

Comments (3)

k310 · 5h ago
I think that most of us use ad-blockers.

I occasionally have to turn off javascript for the page for un-dismissable nags, and I use readability features all the time thanks to narrow columns and tiny, "gray on light gray background" type.

And worse, when a site asks "Type your email address", and I type "your email address" as it demands, it fails. (JK)

bookofjoe · 5h ago
See, being a TechnoDolt I have no such recourse as you: no ad-blockers/turning off javascript/readability features/VPN etc. I'm condemned to absorbing a barrage of junk every day as a result.
k310 · 2h ago
It's real easy. Just ask. Safari has some built-in ad-blocking, and a "reader" mode. I seem to be using AdGuard. An easy trip to the app store to get. Search adblock.

Firefox has the fantastic uBlock Origin extension. And others. Easy through the Mozilla extension store.

Both of these have "reader" modes built-in.

I can't speak for others, but just search for adblock (your_browser_and_OS).

Highly recommended if it works for you uBlock Origin

https://ublockorigin.com/