ChrisPerson Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I can't find a "site" subcategory, or anywhere to post this to, so I suppose I'll put it here. I've been seeing some extremely deceptive ads on the main page, Technicpack.net - right below the most blog post/status update, there's an ad there. Now usually I use an ad blocker (I never click on ads anyways, and I can't find a rule against it), so when I went on to my iPhone to see if Technic Pack had been updated yet, I found an extremely deceptive ad (note: There is no version optimized for mobile devices, so the ad would show up on a PC too): I don't have a picture at the moment (it's gone, but it'll come back), but it said "DOWNLOAD NOW!", then below that, two buttons, one that said "Free Trial", and the other saying "Full version: [price]", or something to that effect. Since there are no download buttons on the main page (thanks, freakachu!), to someone who had just found Technic/Tekkit, it might look like you had to pay for it. The entire ad is just a picture by the way. The buttons don't work (I tested it). I don't know if the guys who run/own the site have control over the ads or not (probably not), but I still think that someone should know that there are those kind of scams for ads on the Technic Pack website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakachu Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 thanks for the info. one thing though, there is actually a download link for the launcher on the front page. obviously that's not what you were seeing there with the ad and such, but it does exist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorcer Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I can't find a "site" subcategory, or anywhere to post this to, so I suppose I'll put it here. I've been seeing some extremely deceptive ads on the main page, Technicpack.net - right below the most blog post/status update, there's an ad there. Now usually I use an ad blocker (I never click on ads anyways, and I can't find a rule against it), so when I went on to my iPhone to see if Technic Pack had been updated yet, I found an extremely deceptive ad (note: There is no version optimized for mobile devices, so the ad would show up on a PC too): I don't have a picture at the moment (it's gone, but it'll come back), but it said "DOWNLOAD NOW!", then below that, two buttons, one that said "Free Trial", and the other saying "Full version: [price]", or something to that effect. Since there are no download buttons on the main page, to someone who had just found Technic/Tekkit, it might look like you had to pay for it. The entire ad is just a picture by the way. The buttons don't work (I tested it). I don't know if the guys who run/own the site have control over the ads or not (probably not), but I still think that someone should know that there are those kind of scams for ads on the Technic Pack website. Those are the types of ads that are usually on things like adfly or Mediafire and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPerson Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 thanks for the info. one thing though, there is actually a download link for the launcher on the front page. obviously that's not what you were seeing there with the ad and such, but it does exist Sorry about that, I didn't notice that - I've always gone to the "Technic" tab at the top of the site (not my browser). Those are the types of ads that are usually on things like adfly or Mediafire and such. I know, but it's still pretty bad considering that this ad was deliberately designed to look like a fake download link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenWolf13 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I also have issues with ads. When using an iOS device, the ads on the forum home page cover the list of user that are currently on. I couldn't find an adblocker, so I installed Mercury web browser as it has built in ad block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewdonshik Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I also have issues with ads. When using an iOS device, the ads on the forum home page cover the list of user that are currently on. I couldn't find an adblocker, so I installed Mercury web browser as it has built in ad block. You could also use Tapatalk. Best 3 dollars I ever spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenWolf13 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 You could also use Tapatalk. Best 3 dollars I ever spent. Why would, i spend 3 dollars on an app when I can use Mercury browser for free? Especially since Mercury let's me upload images to imgur from my iPad, something you can't do with safari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewdonshik Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Why would, i spend 3 dollars on an app when I can use Mercury browser for free? Especially since Mercury let's me upload images to imgur from my iPad, something you can't do with safari. Intuitive interface, better scrolling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenWolf13 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Intuitive interface, better scrolling? Mercury has built in ad block. So I can use it for everything. it also has a feature that allows it to emulate a desktop browser, allowing you to do thing you normally can't do on an iOS device. Examples are uploading images from an iPad, disabling the very often feature lacking "mobile" versions of sites (I once tried to get into my gmail using safari because the email app wasn't working. Gmail, being dumb, kept automatically putting me into "mobile" version, and refused to let me access my mail.) and it allows you to sync your bookmarks with Firefox. It also allows you to install themes, disable ads, and browse in fullscreen mode. It also has support for multitouch gestures. All for free. What does your 3 dollar tapatalk app do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewdonshik Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Mercury has built in ad block. So I can use it for everything. it also has a feature that allows it to emulate a desktop browser, allowing you to do thing you normally can't do on an iOS device. Examples are uploading images from an iPad, disabling the very often feature lacking "mobile" versions of sites (I once tried to get into my gmail using safari because the email app wasn't working. Gmail, being dumb, kept automatically putting me into "mobile" version, and refused to let me access my mail.) and it allows you to sync your bookmarks with Firefox. It also allows you to install themes, disable ads, and browse in fullscreen mode. It also has support for multitouch gestures. All for free. What does your 3 dollar tapatalk app do? Easy access to most forums, also no ads whatsoever, makes it easier to use the forum without feature limitation, and wait, Mercury is free? Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPerson Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 I read the comments, but how did this degenerate into a discussion over mobile browsers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorcer Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I read the comments, but how did this degenerate into a discussion over mobile browsers? ...You new here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPerson Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 ...You new here? No, far from it. Just a little interested - it seems that the rate of topic degradation on these forums is exponential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewdonshik Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 No, far from it. Just a little interested - it seems that the rate of topic degradation on these forums is exponential. Amazingly. That's one thing I love here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grindle2000 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 So the dog was wearing yellow snow boots. (Just wanted to keep up with the exponential degradation curve) Sorry shouldn't post when I'm this tired lol . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewdonshik Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 So the dog was wearing yellow snow boots. (Just wanted to keep up with the exponential degradation curve) Sorry shouldn't post when I'm this tired lol . No. They're red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grindle2000 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 No. The raincoat on the ducks were red. Silly Kiwi lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewdonshik Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 No. The raincoat on the ducks were red. Silly Kiwi lol. What ducks? Silly... Shillouette? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethosos Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 The ones over by the cats in green boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryFBP Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 The ones over by the cats in green boots. Why does this cube taste like lentils? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheap Shot Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 We only have very limited control over which ads display. I've brought the issue up with the guys before but donno if we can really do much about it. From what I understand, those kinds of ads pop up a lot because there is a download link on the page. You'll see the same thing on just about every torrent site ever. We try to have it display mostly video game related ads but we can't make it 100%. I don't like those deceptive ads either. I wish google would filter them. People clicking our ads helps us pay for the site, so I don't want anyone feeling tricked into it. No one is going to want to click our decent ads for video game stuff if they've been tricked by one crappy one before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorcer Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 You guys want to see thread degredation? This is a masterpiece: http://forums.technicpack.net/threads/ok-so-i-want-to-add-readd-some-mods-wich-of-these-are-compatable-cheers.26278/ EDIT: We only have very limited control over which ads display. I've brought the issue up with the guys before but donno if we can really do much about it. From what I understand, those kinds of ads pop up a lot because there is a download link on the page. You'll see the same thing on just about every torrent site ever. We try to have it display mostly video game related ads but we can't make it 100%. I don't like those deceptive ads either. I wish google would filter them. I was going to say that i am pretty sure that Google is terribad at getting rid of malicious or untrustworthy ads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Munaus Posted October 3, 2012 Moderators Share Posted October 3, 2012 What ever happened to the "Russian women seeking Western men" ads? I want them back! And the asians as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okamikk Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 What ever happened to the "Russian women seeking Western men" ads? I want them back! And the asians as well! who dosen't love asians? ... Hitler, the answer is Hitler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenWolf13 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 who dosen't love asians? ... Hitler, the answer is Hitler And here you can see Godwin's law in effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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