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mike_intellivision on 23 June 2009

Maybe it is just me ... but every time I have started on VGChartz over the last week, I get blasted by several page-take-over Giant Realm ads in the first 5-10 minutes.

I understand ads and realize they pay for things. I don't mind them. But it seems to be overkill to have three in the first five minutes -- and then none really after that.

So I wanted to see if this was a new effort or some bad software.

Mike from Morgantown



      


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mike_intellivision on 23 June 2009

It now seems to be doing it every time I change pages.

Is there something I have missed about Firefox and Cookies?

HELP!

Mike from Morgantown



      


I am Mario.


I like to jump around, and would lead a fairly serene and aimless existence if it weren't for my friends always getting into trouble. I love to help out, even when it puts me at risk. I seem to make friends with people who just can't stay out of trouble.

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SaviorX on 23 June 2009

Yes they are taking over.

Resist or be assimilated.



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nevertoomuch on 23 June 2009

Hi Everyone,

This is Tanya from Giant Realm. We wanted to apologize for the number of interstitials (page take-over ads) you are seeing. Our team is working on this now!

This particular type of unit will not be removed from the site, but we are significantly decreasing the number that reaches you. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Giant shout out to the members of VG Chartz for being active and voicing their concerns. We hope to continue to see you around.

Best,

Tanya



Seece on 23 June 2009

I had an advert promoting cheating on your spouse. Classy VGchartz .... real classy.



 

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d21lewis on 23 June 2009

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....very soon



Words Of Wisdom on 23 June 2009
mike_intellivision said:

Maybe it is just me ... but every time I have started on VGChartz over the last week, I get blasted by several page-take-over Giant Realm ads in the first 5-10 minutes.

It's totally not just you.



outlawauron on 23 June 2009

I've run into to it as well. It's been ridiculous. Almost every page.

I ran into one coming to this page as well.



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Alasted on 23 June 2009
seece said:
I had an advert promoting cheating on your spouse. Classy VGchartz .... real classy.


I'm fine with that as long as VGC doesn't actually facilitate cheating requests.



Slimebeast on 23 June 2009

I hardly ever notice any ads. I guess it must be different when you're watching VGC from Europe with regional ads or something (or maybe it's got to do with the type of Browser, cookies and all that stuff... i dunno).

I mostly just see tons of small banners about free-to-play online games here.