Question Autoplaying video ad

Dionicio3 · Aug 21, 2018

On literally every thread I go to, there is an autoplaying video ad at the bottom of the page. While it doesn't have any sound, it does interrupt anything I was currently listening to due to the browser playing a "silent" audio clip. The ads are also starting to eat up a good chunk of my data.

Pleng · Aug 21, 2018

Hopefully a mod will clear things up and edit whichever post is incorrect.

AmandaRose · Aug 21, 2018

Pleng said:
Hopefully a mod will clear things up and edit whichever post is incorrect.

We both should get a month free from ads for noticing lol.

ScarletDreamz · Aug 21, 2018

You can pretty much use magisk, or try the all in one root methods, if you dont want root, then you can easily download samsung browser, and activate the ad blocker plugin, puffin also has plenty of kewl stuff.

Or you can use AdGuard...or maybe support the site?

AmandaRose · Aug 21, 2018

ScarletDreamz said:
You can pretty much use magisk, or try the all in one root methods, if you dont want root, then you can easily download samsung browser, and activate the ad blocker plugin, puffin also has plenty of kewl stuff.

Or you can use AdGuard...or maybe support the site?

Yep i already told the op to use samsung browser but they dont want to for some bizarre reason lol.

Pleng · Aug 21, 2018

@ScarletDreamz

The OP is aware of methods to circumnavigate the ads. He is reporting them because he believes the ads are detrimental to the browsing experience and reflect bady on GBA temp. I agree. But the staff have clearly unfortunately decided that this is the way they want to push the direction of the site and are unlikely to be doing anything about it.

Song of storms · Aug 21, 2018

AmandaRose said:
Seriously its like 2 dollars a month but i cant talk as i don't donate lol.

Stop trying to bully people into doing things your way. He doesn't want to switch browsers and can't afford the Patreon. Let a staffer take care of his report and leave him alone. You aren't helping anybody.

AmandaRose · Aug 21, 2018

Song of storms said:
Stop trying to bully people into doing things your way. He doesn't want to switch browsers and can't afford the Patreon. Let a staffer take care of his report and leave him alone. You aren't helping anybody.

Haha im not bullying anyone and the actual post you quoted was a joke you know that is why it has lol at the end. Oh and it was a joke about myself for the record.

Song of storms · Aug 21, 2018

AmandaRose said:
Haha im not bullying anyone and the actual post you quoted was a joke you know that is why it has lol at the end.

You wrote the same things in the last page and half. Stop.

AmandaRose · Aug 21, 2018

Song of storms said:
You wrote the same things in the last page and half. Stop.

So pointing out the op and other users have options is bullying lol. Ok then lets just agree to disagree. Still dont get why you quoted me joking about myself?

SomeKindOfUsername · Aug 21, 2018

Did you also report the issue to the ad provider?
Also, what browser are you using if you don't mind me asking? Are you sure there isn't a setting in your browser that could disable autoplay?

Pleng · Aug 21, 2018

SomeKindOfUsername said:
Did you also report the issue to the ad provider?
Also, what browser are you using if you don't mind me asking?

It's not the OP's responsibility to report it to the add provider. Besides which the add is probably not even violating any terms of service.

Ads like these are designed to circumnavigate the auto play setting in the browser.

Costello · Aug 21, 2018

this is the first I'm hearing of this...
our new supplier said there might be video ads but I didn't know they would autoplay or cause audio interruptions.
I'm going to get in touch with them and see if anything can be done.

VinsCool · Aug 21, 2018

Costello said:
this is the first I'm hearing of this...
our new supplier said there might be video ads but I didn't know they would autoplay or cause audio interruptions.
I'm going to get in touch with them and see if anything can be done.

According to this thread, someone else have noticed the same.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/background-sound.514919/

Pleng · Aug 21, 2018

Costello said:
this is the first I'm hearing of this...
our new supplier said there might be video ads but I didn't know they would autoplay or cause audio interruptions.
I'm going to get in touch with them and see if anything can be done.

Could you also clear up the Patreon issue, while you're here?

Costello · Aug 21, 2018

VinsCool said:
According to this thread, someone else have noticed the same.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/background-sound.514919/

no, there weren't video ads on that guy's reports

VinsCool · Aug 21, 2018

Costello said:
no, there weren't video ads on that guy's reports

But they did mention the audio behaviour, which usually only happens when an ad plays.
I could be mistaken though.

Costello · Aug 21, 2018

VinsCool said:
But they did mention the audio behaviour, which usually only happens when an ad plays.
I could be mistaken though.

that is what I thought as well, but there were definitely no videos on that page... weird, right?

RustInPeace · Aug 21, 2018

I thought this was about Netflix. Meh,

JellyPerson · Aug 21, 2018

yeet

shaunj66 · Aug 21, 2018

This is not acceptable and not intended behaviour on our site.

We're currently investigating this. Thanks for the report.

Anyone that finds this bug is effecting their experience here please PM me and I will help you out

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