Many thanks to all for the interesting replies. It looks as though I should bite the bullet and upgrade from Firefox 1.0 to 1.5.
Best wishes to all, Ted.
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On 5/12/06, Ted Harding Ted.Harding@nessie.mcc.ac.uk wrote:
So I killed my browser, and then after re-starting deleted all cookies and cleared the cache, then re-started the browser. Also re-booted the computer.
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Another is that something has got into may machine which is responsible for the changed behaviour. I don't like this possibility! But it's not a persistent cookie and is not in the cache, since I've cleared both.
You are being a bit paranoid. Rebooting won't help if it has inserted something into your startup/logon scripts.
You should erase the hard disk with a strong magnet and re-install from clean media.</joke>
They might have noted your IP address and re-established a cookie after you wiped it, or they are counting from scratch your new visits until you reach a threshold before pestering you about how you use the website ("Do you like this website?" "I don't know, I've only just arrived").
They could also be using Flash cookies, which are different to normal cookies.
Tim.
(damned .gov.uk web sites... and the *think* they can run a country ???)
On Friday 12 May 2006 10:13, Ted Harding wrote:
Many thanks to all for the interesting replies. It looks as though I should bite the bullet and upgrade from Firefox 1.0 to 1.5.
Tried it with Konqueror and firefox-1.0.4 - The requirements help page returned a 404 error, but under firefox, I find this little quote:
"The Neighbourhood Statistics web site is best viewed using Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher, with popups, JavaScript, images and cookies enabled. The website can also be viewed using Netscape 7.0 or higher and Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or higher."
Even with JavaScript, cookies, and popups enabled, I get warnings about "browser incompatibilities" - Despite this, a quick foray didn't crash or burn.
Regards, Paul.
On Fri, 2006-05-12 at 10:13 +0100, Ted.Harding@nessie.mcc.ac.uk wrote:
For a long time I've been irritated, visiting the Guardian website ( http://www.guardian.co.uk ) with Firefox, by the sneaky intrusion from questionmarket.com.
I strongly suggest you get the adblock extension for Firefox. It's the first extension I ever install with new set-ups and works great with FilterSet.G Updater, so I didn't even have to make any rules for it.
You can simply right click something, and select the option for adblock to remove it. You can then set a more advanced filter if you wish. Adblock will actually remove the element completely, as if it had never been coded in. Sometimes, it makes page rendering a tad wonkey, but that is well worth it given the advantages. It also leave a small button on the bottom left which lists all the elements in the page which can be deleted. I suspect that your annoying questionaire thing is just a simple <script> tag which can easily be blocked.
I turned off adblock, and visted the guardian page. I noticed the triangle after viewing a couple of stories... I found it easy to ignore tho. It only opened in the bottom left corner, and didn't obscure the article at all. Using the adblock element list, a simple rule of "http://amch.questionmarket.com/*" would block that triangle from ever appearing again.
With my default adblock rules turned back on. I couldn't get the triangle to appear again. The advert banner from along the top was also removed.
Hope this helps. -Richard.
On 12-May-06 Richard Brooklyn wrote:
On Fri, 2006-05-12 at 10:13 +0100, Ted.Harding@nessie.mcc.ac.uk wrote:
For a long time I've been irritated, visiting the Guardian website ( http://www.guardian.co.uk ) with Firefox, by the sneaky intrusion from questionmarket.com.
I strongly suggest you get the adblock extension for Firefox. It's the first extension I ever install with new set-ups and works great with FilterSet.G Updater, so I didn't even have to make any rules for it.
You can simply right click something, and select the option for adblock to remove it. You can then set a more advanced filter if you wish. Adblock will actually remove the element completely, as if it had never been coded in. Sometimes, it makes page rendering a tad wonkey, but that is well worth it given the advantages. It also leave a small button on the bottom left which lists all the elements in the page which can be deleted. I suspect that your annoying questionaire thing is just a simple <script> tag which can easily be blocked.
Interesting info, Richard. Thanks for the thorough account.
I turned off adblock, and visted the guardian page. I noticed the triangle after viewing a couple of stories... I found it easy to ignore tho. It only opened in the bottom left corner, and didn't obscure the article at all.
Unfortunately, in my case it often moves in from the left, in little steps, until it's right in the middle! It can also come to a halt somewhat to the left, though.
Using the adblock element list, a simple rule of "http://amch.questionmarket.com/*" would block that triangle from ever appearing again.
With my default adblock rules turned back on. I couldn't get the triangle to appear again. The advert banner from along the top was also removed.
Hope this helps. -Richard.
Indeed it should! Many thanks for all that. Best wishes, Ted.
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