Ask HN: Do you not submit things because page is festooned w pop-ups/ads/etc.?
2 bookofjoe 5 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.
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)
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/
Browsers have drop down menus or icons in the tool bar that make it easy. Even my bank gripes about not allowing popups, but if I forget to disable extensions, it works fine.
I treat exceptions as exceptions, and not as the rule.
Enjoy the web like it was before dot com!