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EarlG

(21,945 posts)

25. I understand

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #22)

Mon Aug 17, 2020, 03:09 PM

Aug 2020

Clearing cookies is pretty much the last resort, and would only need to be done on an Apple device (I don't think you can clear browser history without clearing cookies on an iPad or iPhone).

If you're on Firefox you should be able to fix the issue by holding down the Shift key while clicking the Refresh button...

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The commercials have become so prolific on the site [View all] Chainfire Aug 2020 OP

Can you please tell me what device/browser you are using? EarlG Aug 2020 #1

happened to me, using Chrome. The Ads block out opening the top (newest) threads. dem4decades Aug 2020 #5

Thanks EarlG Aug 2020 #6

Hi EarlG...I still have the stickies problem on my IPad. Lars39 Aug 2020 #11

Hi there EarlG Aug 2020 #16

That did it! Thanks! Lars39 Aug 2020 #18

I'm Still Seeing The Stickies, Earl ProfessorGAC Aug 2020 #28

You mean the stickies are overlaying other elements on the page? EarlG Aug 2020 #30

I'm On An Android tablet. ProfessorGAC Aug 2020 #31

Ah right... EarlG Aug 2020 #32

Well, That Was Easy! ProfessorGAC Aug 2020 #33

I am using Chrome on a desktop Chainfire Aug 2020 #8

For an insanely low amount of money PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #2

At most $5. I think $1 does it. LakeArenal Aug 2020 #3

Yes. While I try to be sensitive to other people's financial woes, it's hard to believe PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #7

🤷🏼‍♀️ Who knows. I never saw so many requests about getting rid of ads. LakeArenal Aug 2020 #20

Get a Star account. I don't see ads at all unless I log off DU and then Blue_true Aug 2020 #4

$5.00 of my SSDI goes to DU every month. Kaleva Aug 2020 #9

I am sick of seeing the tRump ads, on this site, its a travesty of epic proportions StopTheNeoCons Aug 2020 #10

I was having that problem suddenly...I bought a star and it went a way Demovictory9 Aug 2020 #12

I don't see ads because I have a star, but the new "support DU" graphics are bleeding all over the cwydro Aug 2020 #13

What device/browser are you using please? EarlG Aug 2020 #15

It's an iPad with safari. cwydro Aug 2020 #21

I use Firefox. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #22

I understand EarlG Aug 2020 #25

I only get on the internet on an actual computer. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #26

Got it EarlG Aug 2020 #27

Thank you. I actually use the refresh button fairly often, PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #34

Turns out I spoke to soon. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #35

Ah, I thought you were having a problem with them overlaying other page elements EarlG Aug 2020 #36

They are overlaying, but after the refresh not quite as PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #37

I was having this problem as well, but shift/refresh fixed it right away. [chrome] Thanks! nt crickets Aug 2020 #23

The animated ads and auto-play videos eat up your DSL bandwidth. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2020 #14

I will admit Chainfire Aug 2020 #19

Valentine time is fun... tavernier Aug 2020 #24

It costs a dollar to become a member and avoid ads. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #17

Install an ad blocker. GeorgiaPeanut Aug 2020 #29