META - SHOOT TruStage INTO THE SUN AND GET CONTROL OF THE SITE BACK PLEASE
Kinda ironic that in a front page post that spends a lot of time complaining about ads the inline ads for TrueStage mortgage completely take over the page and force you to spend five seconds looking at it with no opportunity to close it. This has happened multiple times today to me in multiple threads (happened three times trying to read the UFR) and is beyond frustrating.
Yes I know about ad-blocker but is my only option to stop revenue from flowing into the site? Common Seth, get control of these guys.
PS: Ironically twice while I was trying to create this post I got the TruStage lady completely take over the page. Had to wait the five seconds for her to leave me alone.
September 27th, 2023 at 11:54 AM ^
I have literally not seen any of these ads. AdBlock is the only way to use the internet.
And yes... it's pretty much your only option if you do not want to see ads
September 27th, 2023 at 12:35 PM ^
I can no longer view this site on my phone as it is overrun with the ads front and center or it will not load.
September 27th, 2023 at 12:45 PM ^
Again... adblock
You have native options in Android, you can use AdBlock with Safari on iPhones, etc
September 27th, 2023 at 2:53 PM ^
NextDNS blocks all ads on iPhone. Even in apps. Yes, ad blocking is the only way to go about the internet.
September 27th, 2023 at 1:21 PM ^
I can't use the site on my phone mostly because my eyes suck, so there's that for some of us at least.
September 27th, 2023 at 3:45 PM ^
If you don't mind my asking do you use any sight aids (glasses, contacts, etc)?
September 27th, 2023 at 4:06 PM ^
Obviously (glasses, in this cases), but I still won't surf sites extensively on a phone, nor will I type extensively on phones. I learned to type properly, so I prefer laptops / desktops / all-in-ones for that. I also prefer larger screens so don't have to zoom in for details and smudge the glass on the phone.
September 27th, 2023 at 6:08 PM ^
Your mother always told you that if you didn’t stop doing that, you’d go blind.
September 27th, 2023 at 6:10 PM ^
A couple years ago someone on this site recommend using Brave. I exclusively use it for MGoBlog. Nice clean interface with no ads.
September 27th, 2023 at 8:17 PM ^
I am having the same issue with the site not loading on my phone. What’s up with that?
September 28th, 2023 at 12:33 PM ^
Pretty sure most browsers have adblock on default, i still see banner ads but nothing obtrusive and i just have the basic google chrome app.
September 27th, 2023 at 11:54 AM ^
get ad blocker
help revenue for the site by buying stuff or donating
the end
September 27th, 2023 at 12:01 PM ^
Here's the thing though. I can live with the ads (right now I'm looking literally at two of them) but those ads still allow me to read content and respond. They dont take over the entire page with no option of closing them out. That's what's so infuriating.
I hear you - I'm probably going to have to give in and run ad-blocker but given how much I'm on the site that's probably going to cost the curators of this place millions in lost ad revenue.
September 27th, 2023 at 12:03 PM ^
There goes Brian's mgoyacht.
September 27th, 2023 at 12:10 PM ^
…and all his fun coupons!
September 27th, 2023 at 12:16 PM ^
I've never met Brian, but he strikes me as more of a MGoPontoon kinda dude.
September 27th, 2023 at 12:24 PM ^
Or maybe a canoe.
September 27th, 2023 at 12:28 PM ^
I fucking hate pontoon "boats". Totally useless as anything other than a drinking platform.
September 27th, 2023 at 12:40 PM ^
at least if you are drinking on a pontoon boat you are usually not going fast enough to do any damage if you are getting tipsy....
and it is a drinking platform that changes scenery as opposed to sitting on the deck drinking....
September 27th, 2023 at 12:47 PM ^
I used to feel the same way, and similar about minivans. I have completely changed my opinion about both, for the better
Pontoons are awesome. They're super stable. New ones go really fast if you want, so you can tube behind them. Great for cruising, partying, and I have seen quite a few set up really nicely for fishing platforms. From out on the Great Lakes to rivers. They even sell dedicated pontoon trolling motors now
September 27th, 2023 at 12:59 PM ^
That's kind of like saying that golf, bowling and fishing are totally useless except for excuses to drink beer. I don't see a problem here?...
September 27th, 2023 at 3:51 PM ^
Reminds me of something I read somewhere else on the interwebs (an article entitled "Why We Drink"):
"Because I’m a baseball fan. Try watching baseball sober sometime. You’ll see what I mean."
September 27th, 2023 at 1:39 PM ^
I fail to see the problem. Isn't that what most others use their boats for?
September 27th, 2023 at 1:42 PM ^
Bad take with no reasons given. I love our pontoon boat. It's great for family use and for fishing.
September 27th, 2023 at 4:22 PM ^
They're great for drinking, they're great for fishing (particularly if you have more than a couple people), and they're great for swimming.
September 27th, 2023 at 4:59 PM ^
This was me as well. For years, I was fine with the ads that didn't obscure (much) content, because I want this site to get maximal revenue. But TruStage blocks the whole page, and the pot ads featuring whatever store in Berkley slows my laptop to less-than-a-crawl.
So, an ad blocker it is. Sorry MGoStaff.
September 27th, 2023 at 12:10 PM ^
Can't add an ad blocker to my work computer.
I used to get these taking over my screen a lot, but recently I haven't been seeing them on here (will probably change now that I've typed that out).
September 27th, 2023 at 11:55 AM ^
She seems like a nice enough lady.......
thanks to popup blocker.... I can't comment beyond that, i've not met her.
September 27th, 2023 at 11:57 AM ^
If Brian or Seth can crunch the numbers, it would be useful to know how much revenue is lost by an individual reader using an ad-blocker. I would gladly donate that cost (whatever it is) to get all of my mgoblog content guilt-free and ad-free
September 27th, 2023 at 11:57 AM ^
I'm going to turn on ad blocker. I'll be happy to turn it off again when it's fixed.
September 27th, 2023 at 11:59 AM ^
But she seems so nice and happy!
September 27th, 2023 at 12:02 PM ^
I recent hit my breaking point and started using a DNS ad filter after I started getting full page ads on Chrome Mobile anytime I clicked on a new page within MGoBlog. I didn't mind an ad pinned to the bottom of the page or whatever, but a full page that could only be cleared by hitting the "X" was a bit much.
September 27th, 2023 at 12:46 PM ^
I'm even willing to hit an X. Where's the X on the TruStage ad?
September 27th, 2023 at 12:06 PM ^
Related - the server takes so dang long to load the site on my iPhone. Is this an iPhone issue or a site traffic issue? What's the remedy - can we MGoMoneyCannon it?
September 27th, 2023 at 12:23 PM ^
Same for me on mobile Safari. Chrome not having the issue so it may be Safari settings
September 27th, 2023 at 2:49 PM ^
Thanks man. Will try that.
September 27th, 2023 at 2:52 PM ^
Yep. That did it!
September 27th, 2023 at 1:25 PM ^
Clear the history and cache on the IPhone. That usually speeds it up.
September 27th, 2023 at 2:50 PM ^
Won't that take away my saved passwords though?!?
September 27th, 2023 at 3:06 PM ^
If the passwords are saved in your keychain, they won't be lost.
September 27th, 2023 at 12:09 PM ^
I hopped on my kids computer the other day to help him with something and holy crap have ads gotten out of control everywhere. I downloaded Firefox and an adblocker for him and now he thinks I'm a wizard.
Tell me how much lost revenue my lack of ad viewing (I have never intentionally clicked on one) costs the site and I'll send a donation.
At least ads used to be cool/interesting, but Madison Ave sucks now.
September 27th, 2023 at 12:12 PM ^
I hate that it’s MGoBlog that’s going to force me to turn adblock back on for my desktop and get an iOS adblocker.
Guys, I don’t mind small ads. I want to support the site. But on desktop that stupid full screen ad makes the site unusable, and on mobile there’s full screen ads, border ads, and bottom-third-of-the-page-ads which reappear every 30 seconds.
September 27th, 2023 at 12:26 PM ^
I use the duck duck go browser on iOS and it’s great.
September 27th, 2023 at 12:14 PM ^
<Bane Voice> Take control of your cityyyy.
September 27th, 2023 at 12:15 PM ^
These threads keep getting posted, Seth keeps saying he's working on it but there are issues beyond his control, AdBlocker keeps existing to literally solve this problem, and the site has a direct donation button for those who are actually concerned that they are taking Werther's Originals money off of Alex's table. If you are worried about the revenue, buy a t-shirt or donate. We don't need to rehash this every six weeks.
September 27th, 2023 at 12:31 PM ^
It's a Wed after we played Rutgers. What else is there to talk about?
September 27th, 2023 at 12:47 PM ^
Prompt: is TrueStage lady's persistence a sign that she is tougher than any Ohio State player, coach, fan, or alumnus?
September 27th, 2023 at 12:49 PM ^
Mel Tucker's masturbation problem.
September 27th, 2023 at 1:23 PM ^
It doesn't sound like he has any problems masturbating.
September 27th, 2023 at 1:38 PM ^
True. He just keeps choppin.