Still trying to block pop up videos in Firefox

binkyd · 05-13-2021, 09:52 AM

Those floating videos that pop up to the right are a cancer.

And none of the solutions offered so far have worked at all.

The latest failure is this one:https://github.com/yourduskquibbles/webannoyances

I am unable to add this to Ublock-origin; I was wondering if anyone out there has had success with this?

I'm soon going to run out of Internet at this rate; these things drive me crazy and I stop going to those sites , which is OK, I guess, but ...

rtmistler · 05-13-2021, 10:19 AM

It's been years for me and Firefox add-ons. I did use ublock and also AdBlock

boughtonp · 05-13-2021, 11:05 AM

uBlock Origin from Raymond Hill is the only plugin I've needed to prevent YouTube adverts.

I'm fairly sure it doesn't require adding of any additional filters.

If it's not working for you, follow these instructions before raising an issue.

JeremyBoden · 05-13-2021, 11:13 AM

Stop using Google, use DuckDuckGo

If you must use Gmail switch off personalisation to reduce the value of their tracking.
Ideally, switch to a non-advert web-mail such as protonmail.com

When a site asks about cookies, spend a few seconds in accepting minimal cookies, where this option is offered.

In a few months you should see the level of irritation diminish.

craigevil · 05-14-2021, 01:29 AM

I use pretty much all of the lists that Ublock origin comes with then I added a few more.

Code:

selectedFilterLists": [
    "user-filters",
    "ublock-filters",
    "ublock-badware",
    "ublock-privacy",
    "ublock-abuse",
    "ublock-unbreak",
    "adguard-generic",
    "adguard-mobile",
    "easylist",
    "adguard-spyware",
    "easyprivacy",
    "urlhaus-1",
    "spam404-0",
    "adguard-annoyance",
    "adguard-social",
    "fanboy-cookiemonster",
    "fanboy-annoyance",
    "fanboy-social",
    "ublock-annoyances",
    "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardFilters/master/AnnoyancesFilter/sections/cookies_general.txt",
    "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardFilters/master/EnglishFilter/sections/cryptominers.txt",
    "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AdguardTeam/FiltersRegistry/master/filters/filter_3_Spyware/filter.txt",
    "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AdguardTeam/cname-trackers/master/combined_disguised_trackers.txt",
    "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AdguardTeam/cname-trackers/master/combined_original_trackers.txt",
    "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kowith337/PersonalFilterListCollection/master/filterlist/specific/AntiAPKMirrorCountdown.txt",
    "https://gnuzilla.gnu.org/filters/blacklist.txt"

I use SponsorBlock and Enhanced Youtube extensions for the rare times I bother to watch a video.

lleb · 05-14-2021, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binkyd

Those floating videos that pop up to the right are a cancer.

And none of the solutions offered so far have worked at all.

The latest failure is this one:https://github.com/yourduskquibbles/webannoyances

I am unable to add this to Ublock-origin; I was wondering if anyone out there has had success with this?

I'm soon going to run out of Internet at this rate; these things drive me crazy and I stop going to those sites , which is OK, I guess, but ...

This is not in the browser or your OS, although you can run it as in your OS if you desire, but is a great way to block so much unwanted junk that comes in via the internet:

https://pi-hole.net/

Run it on a RPi, set it as your DNS server, I also run it as my DHCP server, update your block lists, plenty out there, and poof you are golden.

jamison20000e · 05-14-2021, 07:32 PM

I've been using Chrome for so long I don't know if the web developer tools extension still comes in Firefox (and\or Tor-Browser) but you used to be able to hover over a video frame and it would tell you the ulr where I came from?

JeremyBoden · 05-14-2021, 07:44 PM

Firefox has that feature.

If you are using Chrome as a browser, you are virtually plugged into Google central.
Waste of time trying to block adverts supplied by or via "we are evil".

jamison20000e · 05-14-2021, 08:21 PM

I don't know about that? I'm away from Linux right now but I have blockers installed and it has features and settings just like any browser... I can even dawn my tinfoil hat and use DuckDuckGo as my homepage; but, as noted if I'm pulling out the foil hat I'm using Tor-Browser.

jamison20000e · 05-14-2021, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binkyd

Those floating videos that pop up to the right are a cancer.

And none of the solutions offered so far have worked at all.

The latest failure is this one:https://github.com/yourduskquibbles/webannoyances

I am unable to add this to Ublock-origin; I was wondering if anyone out there has had success with this?

I'm soon going to run out of Internet at this rate; these things drive me crazy and I stop going to those sites , which is OK, I guess, but ...

Here on my laptop now and notice you don't give the link to the page* you can't block?

O.T;@JeremyBoden: I expected to see you texting from *buntu or something?

I'm non-free as my hardware is!
Total Script Blocker is what I usually have here,( sometimes there,) currently: Chrome Version 91.0.4472.38 (Official Build) beta (64-bit)

https://css-tricks.com/the-ecologica...ser-diversity/

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeremyBoden

Stop using Google, use DuckDuckGo

If you must use Gmail switch off personalisation to reduce the value of their tracking.
Ideally, switch to a non-advert web-mail such as protonmail.com

When a site asks about cookies, spend a few seconds in accepting minimal cookies, where this option is offered.

In a few months you should see the level of irritation diminish.

Another example of opinion versus fact, if you use an Android phone you're likely using Google; can you use Google secure and privately? Yes.

jamison20000e · 05-14-2021, 09:22 PM

User-Agent Switcher and Manager looks promising tho?

jr_bob_dobbs · 05-14-2021, 10:20 PM

/etc/hosts

jamison20000e · 05-14-2021, 10:57 PM

Code:

cat /etc/hosts.deny
# /etc/hosts.deny: list of hosts that are _not_ allowed to access the system.
#                  See the manual pages hosts_access(5) and hosts_options(5).
#
# Example:    ALL: some.host.name, .some.domain
#             ALL EXCEPT in.fingerd: other.host.name, .other.domain
#
# If you're going to protect the portmapper use the name "rpcbind" for the
# daemon name. See rpcbind(8) and rpc.mountd(8) for further information.
#
# The PARANOID wildcard matches any host whose name does not match its
# address.
#
# You may wish to enable this to ensure any programs that don't
# validate looked up hostnames still leave understandable logs. In past
# versions of Debian this has been the default.
# ALL: PARANOID

binkyd · 05-15-2021, 07:39 AM

I use DDG and SearX.
Some of the sites:
https://www.cracked.com
https://www.realclearscience.com/
https://o.canada.com/category/news/
https://nationalpost.com/

and lots more.

Using ublock origin, privacy badger, DDG privacy Essentials
Sometimes I play with Decentraleyes.
Autoplay is set to "Block Audio/Video"
Pop-ups blocked.
Enhanced Browser Protection set to "Strict"
Have implemented multiple edits to "Advanced Preferences" as per variety of security how-to's

The chromium browser I sometimes use is Flashpeak Slimjet, set up with the equivalent extensions.
It can't stop these accursed popups either.
And it's spreading - more sites all the time.

Arg.

jamison20000e · 05-15-2021, 07:50 AM

I hate to say it but most people would stay away from messy sites where you can e.g: buy plans for a helicopter*?

I just run them in a VM or Tor, &c...

As mentioned tracking is a thing, you can block that too even on 👻 g g google.