New ad network - centralize discussions here

[Costello]

We have switched to a new ad network just recently. We're still working out the kinks, please bear with us until we're done

Known issues, which will be addressed by our supplier as soon as possible:
- bottom adverts on mobile are too big
- <please post in this thread if you are getting other issues>

On most ads you will also see a "report ad" button, please click it to report it, obviously. There's no need to report it again on the forums since we'll only tell you to use that report button.

Also, please keep in mind that these ads arent there just for the fun of it. We need revenue to keep servers going, to allow some staff to get (small) payments to keep the site alive, and ... competitions. A big one's coming up real soon, if you've been following the Switch forums you know what I'm talking about.

• Please contact our advertising representatives at Playwire for ad rates, packages and general advertising information.
• All display advertising on our site is managed by Playwire. If you would like to advertise please visit www.playwire.com or email [email protected].

 

[The Catboy]

I've been redirected like 8 times in the past 20 minutes

 

[Subtle Demise]

I've been redirected like 8 times in the past 20 minutes

I've been reporting them here:
https://gbatemp.net/dynamic/bad-ad-report-form.100/

Just be warned that ads still appear on that page. I got redirected in the middle of reporting the redirect ads lol.

 

[VinsCool]

You know, reading this thread makes me quite worried.
Redirects to malicious sites is simply not acceptable.
I'm glad I'm a patron I guess, considering I get a fully AD free experience.

 

[Costello]

I've been reporting them here:
https://gbatemp.net/dynamic/bad-ad-report-form.100/

Just be warned that ads still appear on that page. I got redirected in the middle of reporting the redirect ads lol.

this page is not to be used anymore, that is from our old ad network.

I have reported all the new complaints to our ad network, and will continue to do so until the situation is resolved.
Please post any links or screenshots so I can send it to them.

 

[SG854]

GBAtemp page keeps on crashing on my laptop and phone. It has to reload the page. I think its because of the ads. It keeps saying this webpage is using significant memory. It never did this before.

have you tried disabling the video ads in your user preferences?
or the sidebar altogether?

The Adblocker stopped the crashing, reloading and me having to login every time. It was the ads causing the problem even after I disabled video ads. I haven’t had a crash in a while.

 

[Creatable]

This redirect happened again so the problem is still not resolved.

 

[Subtle Demise]

this page is not to be used anymore, that is from our old ad network.

I have reported all the new complaints to our ad network, and will continue to do so until the situation is resolved.
Please post any links or screenshots so I can send it to them.

Oops, sorry! I thought it was the same network. Anyway, I was viewing this thread and got a redirect ad. It takes me to this walmart-2k.club site.

I covered up the URL while taking a screenshot, but again it starts with walmart-21k.club

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Right after posting, I got this fake survey redirect:

 

[Costello]

thanks for the reports, I've forwarded the info.

 

[Costello]

I havent received a single complaint in the past 3 days.
3 days ago, the ad network said they have found the bad ad source and prevented it from serving on our site.
So, either it's a happy coincidence, or they have actually fixed the problem? let's hope it is the latter.
Anyone got anything to report?

 

[smileyhead]

@Costello You should probably look into this if you don't want ads blocked in Chrome automatically in the future:
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-chrome-blocking-abusive-ads/

 

[Song of storms]

@Costello You should probably look into this if you don't want ads blocked in Chrome automatically in the future:
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-chrome-blocking-abusive-ads/

You should post this to the user submitted news. I'd love to have a conversation about this that doesn't involve this forum.

 

[smileyhead]

You should post this to the user submitted news. I'd love to have a conversation about this that doesn't involve this forum.

I'm afraid the thread would get shat on for not being gaming-related.
Would not be the first time.

 

[Costello]

an interesting read on bad ads, and how they affect even big sites like the New York Times and others:
https://www.fastcompany.com/40516897/a-new-wave-of-bad-ads-is-hijacking-even-top-tier-websites

 

[Subtle Demise]

The redirects were gone for a while, but now a new one is making the rounds.
http://america.geignskkdkege.top/am...440632&cacheboost=7776544123&buf=99.203.0.124

 

[Costello]

The redirects were gone for a while, but now a new one is making the rounds.
http://america.geignskkdkege.top/am...440632&cacheboost=7776544123&buf=99.203.0.124

View attachment 149002

damn it, did they re enable the bad ad source again without my permission ? I'm going to forward this to them right now

 

[DRAGONBALLVINTAGE]

I see the popups are back

http://walmart-63c.club/lp/96d1bcba-a080-4faf-870c-53d287146d84/?aclid=1542042763471563&cid=712&pid=203&parm5=gbatemp.net&parm4=188855239&parm3=rhythmone_bidder&parm2=0&parm1={CAMPAIGN}&fid=3195&clk=62508468&uid=3&ip=x&code=US&city=&os=Android&brand=Generic&model=Smartphone&isp=Verizon+Wireless&language=en&country=United+States

 

[shaunj66]

Thanks for the report. That's a bit annoying

I've filtered your IP address out of the link you provided for your safety

 

[DRAGONBALLVINTAGE]

How is it getting my network and what site I'm on?

 

[shaunj66]

How is it getting my network and what site I'm on?

Websites can easily tell what ISP you use by your IP address. Other data such as your browser and device type can also be intercepted through various means.

 

[Wuigi]

The autoplay video on the right side sucks big time, at least it doesn't autoscroll as well, but still way too distracting.