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binkyd 05-13-2021 09:52 AM
Still trying to block pop up videos in Firefox
 
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 (Post 6250482)
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 (Post 6250482)
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? :D 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 (Post 6250500)
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*? :D

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. :p


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