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Old 12-22-2013, 10:56 AM
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But I don't want a new Jetta.

How many times do I have to close the popup Jetta ad before the algorithm realizes I'm not interested? I must close it over a hundred times a month. And the sad part is I like VWs (well, the GTI). But, because of these popups, I now HATE the Jetta, whereas before I had no opinion about it. So, because of their marketing, VW has effectively put one of their models on my "never buy" list, along with Coors beer, Slomin's Shield and a Lexus at Christmas.
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The ad algorithm uses your interest history. clearly it sees your interest in volkswagons, and gives you similar ads.

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Old 12-22-2013, 12:16 PM
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Everyone complains about the ads. I only ever get a Verizon ad and its very seldom on mobile only.
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And why aren't you using ad blockers on your internet browser?
You wouldn't see any pop up ads if you were.

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What ad blockers would you suggest for android?
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Originally Posted by TANKERG
What ad blockers would you suggest for android?
Adblock works well enough
adaway also.

xda-developers - Threads Tagged with adblock

and if you never want to see an ad again...

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Pakistani Spammer be gone!
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I need to install something in Chrome.... I keep getting bombed with Shinola watch ads (which is a fine watch) and then all sorts of sleazy versions of match.com. ugh!
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pjr:
open chrome
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Adblock
install
No more ads.
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it works, i just installed one.
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