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Pop-ups strike out with Internet advertisers
Washington Times ^ | 9/09/02 | Tim Lemke

Posted on 09/09/2002 1:57:40 AM PDT by kattracks

Edited on 07/12/2004 3:57:00 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

The small number of companies using pop-up ads to win the business of Web surfers are finding that they are annoying potential customers as much as attracting them.

Many major online companies, such as Amazon and BarnesandNoble.com, are cutting down on the use of pop-up ads or even banning them altogether.


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1 posted on 09/09/2002 1:57:40 AM PDT by kattracks
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To: kattracks
DIE POPUPS! DIE!
2 posted on 09/09/2002 2:05:01 AM PDT by agitator
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To: agitator
There will be a special place in hell for the people or person who came up with the idea of pop ups!
3 posted on 09/09/2002 2:09:08 AM PDT by flying Elvis
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To: kattracks
What popup ads?

I use Junkbuster and never see a popup.

My choice of web browser blocks popup ads too.

4 posted on 09/09/2002 2:26:05 AM PDT by Knitebane
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To: kattracks
I use the free download "Pop-Up Stopper" from PanicWare. Works quite well.
5 posted on 09/09/2002 2:45:21 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest
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To: kattracks
I haven't seen one in a year. Thank you Pop-up Stopper.
6 posted on 09/09/2002 2:49:15 AM PDT by 11th Earl of Mar
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