EEVblog Electronics Community Forum empty post  - Page 1
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author: hamdi.tn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 06:32:16 pm
content: "EEVblog Electronics Community Forum" in the end of every thread ... what is that !!

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 06:33:23 pm
content: If you're masochistic enough not to use an adblocker, it's definitely not empty

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 06:34:52 pm
content: Quote from: c4757p on October 29, 2015, 06:33:23 pmThat's odd, I tried disabling the adblocker, and it was still empty.

author: hamdi.tn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 06:40:39 pm
content: Quote from: c4757p on October 29, 2015, 06:33:23 pmTrue, i disabled the Adblock and didn't like what i saw .... so adblock on again.

author: drussell
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 06:50:58 pm
content: Quote from: edavid on October 29, 2015, 06:34:52 pmYou also need to disable any script blockers and reload... lolICK! BLECH!Shame on Dave...Good thing I always use Adblock and NoScript!

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 06:59:17 pm
content: Even empty it's bloody annoying. That's a terrible place for an ad.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 07:03:21 pm
content: Quote from: c4757p on October 29, 2015, 06:59:17 pm+1I don't mind the one as a header to any page, but the one as a footer is just.......visual pollution.

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 07:04:34 pm
content: Quote from: c4757p on October 29, 2015, 06:59:17 pm+1Quote from: drussell on October 29, 2015, 06:50:58 pmI don't think he should be shamed for this... It looks bad, but it is a revenue stream.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 07:04:46 pm
content: I hate it. It is better though than the casein some forums. There are ads placed among the posts. At least this way it isn't in the way, but I still hate it.

author: hamdi.tn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 07:05:19 pm
content: Quote from: c4757p on October 29, 2015, 06:59:17 pmit isand the fact that it's the end of every discussion is disturbing and intrusivehate ads

author: edpalmer42
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 07:06:31 pm
content: Quote from: tautech on October 29, 2015, 07:03:21 pmI prefer the footer. You can ignore it by not scrolling down that far. The header ad is always in your face.Ed

author: DimitriP
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 07:08:13 pm
content: Quote from: drussell on October 29, 2015, 06:50:58 pmIt looks more like a script went cactus on the eevblog forum server ...but I could be wrong...I was once

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 07:09:34 pm
content: Quote from: edpalmer42 on October 29, 2015, 07:06:31 pmExcept for the fact the Reply button is below the ad!

author: hamdi.tn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 07:11:21 pm
content: Quote from: edpalmer42 on October 29, 2015, 07:06:31 pmyou have to scroll that far, the buttons are under that ghost post.i mean can't be that kind of floating annoying message that adblock just hide them and not make any visual pollution with it.

author: Mr.B
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 07:15:09 pm
content: Its bloody annoying even with my ad blocker turned on...

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 07:15:44 pm
content: The way it splits the last post from the "reply" button is just jarring. Whoever decided to place itthereshould be smacked with a UX book.

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 07:20:15 pm
content: Crap like this drives people away from forums. I can't say how much I hate this.

author: DimitriP
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 07:20:45 pm
content: I edited c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts a long time ago and I added:127.0.0.1 googleads.g.doubleclick.netand all I see is "secure connection failed"

author: blackdog
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 07:24:42 pm
content: Hi,This is clearly "how we annoy the customer/reader" behavior...Fail for Dave!Dave-2 should irritate "Dave-1" the whole day, with the "fale" button....Kind regarts,Blackdog

author: Stupid Beard
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 07:40:50 pm
content: The problem is not so much that it's an ad, but more that it's masquerading as a forum post. If there was an ad below the reply buttons then it wouldn't be so jarring.

author: blackdog
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 07:47:44 pm
content: Hi,I think Dave is crossing a line here...The next step is advertising between the posts!But, its Dave forum he can do wat he wants, i will leave this forum if my filtering can't handle the ads anymore.Kind regarts,Blackdog

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 07:47:55 pm
content: Yep, it stinks.

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 08:02:49 pm
content: I agree. It is like that annoying fake account on EDABoard (for some reason a doctor).And in HTML it looks like a real post, so no way to AdBlock the entire thing by ID or class.

author: Macbeth
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 08:04:56 pm
content: Quote from: DimitriP on October 29, 2015, 07:20:45 pmThat's more annoying than the ads!I have to admit I switched off my adblock for EEVblog. Besides extra pocket money for Dave the adverts are usually relevant. But these new ones at the bottom of forums pretending to be forum posts make me want to switch the blocker back on. Next they will be mixed in with the threads like on many other forums, then the bloody ads will start pretending to be post or quote buttons and take you off to some spam site or trojan downloaderETA: I just noticed it after my post. Why does it have Quote, Modify and Remove buttons on it? I clicked Remove but it didn't work

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 08:14:22 pm
content: Quote from: Macbeth on October 29, 2015, 08:04:56 pmUnfortunately it's missing the "Report to moderator"

author: DimitriP
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 08:15:32 pm
content: Quote from: Macbeth on October 29, 2015, 08:04:56 pmIt's slighty annoying but the adserver doesn't see a hit

author: apis
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 08:21:24 pm
content: Quote from: Macbeth on October 29, 2015, 08:04:56 pmSame here, I have adblock turned off on the EEVblog. The ad I see is in itself not annoying (it's not animated or distracting and it's electronics-related) but the fact that it masquerades as a regular post is.Quote from: Macbeth on October 29, 2015, 08:04:56 pmStrange, I only get a Quote button.EDIT: Ahh, now I also got Edit and Remove, it probably gives you the same buttons as the last post (currently it's my own).

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 08:25:05 pm
content: Quote from: apis on October 29, 2015, 08:21:24 pmIt inherits buttons from the last real post.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 08:28:36 pm
content: Could the forum have been hacked to do this by some recently banned memberNot pointing a finger yet.Just asking.

author: crispy_tofu
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 08:30:37 pm
content: Ugh, I hate it.But it's Dave's choice, so why hast thou forsaken us?

author: Farley
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 08:34:46 pm
content: I'm thinking if it was a hack the ads would be more "interesting."As it is now, I don't find it particularly troublesome as long as there's no flashing and/or sound.Ghostery hides it, as it does all redirects. For now I have eevblog whitelisted in both Adblock and Ghostery.

author: apis
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 08:50:51 pm
content: Quote from: apis on October 29, 2015, 08:21:24 pmActually they are not all electronics-related (I hope), now I got one called "Asian Dating for Men 50+, Sweet Ladies Find Lonely Men for Love or Friendship. Check'em out!"

author: hamdi.tn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 08:59:30 pm
content: Quote from: apis on October 29, 2015, 08:50:51 pmthey could be from shenzhen so still related

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 09:29:59 pm
content: Also, have not Dave just bragged that his AdSense revenue increased a lot. Is this a way to capitalize on this increase?

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 09:50:52 pm
content: I was online when it first occurred or was implemented which was approximately 12:30 am this morning, Initially I thought that it was only related to the thread I was watching and perhaps a member had posted a picture or video that did not render correctly, A number of refreshes and a computer restart did not clear it, I fired up another PC which was also showing the same thing so at that point I had confirmed that it was not my end and I could then go to bed and sleep easy.This is taking long member names to the extreme, it looks weird.EEVblog ElectronicsCommunity Forum

author: crispy_tofu
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 11:09:56 pm
content: Quote from: Muttley Snickers on October 29, 2015, 09:50:52 pmWell, at least it wraps!

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 11:11:52 pm
content: Quote from: Muttley Snickers on October 29, 2015, 09:50:52 pmJust try and check this members profile.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 11:15:36 pm
content: I already did, it appears that he, she or it is a zero poster.......

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 11:18:17 pm
content: Quote from: Muttley Snickers on October 29, 2015, 11:15:36 pmLet's hope we don't have to suffer it for a month until Dave does his next ZP purge.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 11:38:57 pm
content: Don't mention the word suffer, I woke up this morning and am pretty damned sure that I have cracked a rib, It must have happened shortly after I mentioned a Dodgy Brothers episode in another thread, I wont do that again it hurts too much.

author: crispy_tofu
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 11:42:34 pm
content: Quote from: tautech on October 29, 2015, 11:18:17 pmToo bad Dave only deletes the spam accounts... does this classify?

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 11:44:00 pm
content: Quote from: Muttley Snickers on October 29, 2015, 11:38:57 pmEasy fixed, just send all your Snickers to me, then it won't hurt al all.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2015, 11:47:44 pm
content: Quote from: crispy_tofu on October 29, 2015, 11:42:34 pmPlease stand corrected:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/news/zero-posters-purged/

author: crispy_tofu
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 12:04:12 am
content: Quote from: tautech on October 29, 2015, 11:47:44 pmI was slightly wrong, but:Quote from: EEVblog on October 27, 2015, 12:25:47 amAnd since it's on the end of every page...

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 12:18:23 am
content: This crap has to do with the forum software. The Reply # is always the same as that of the previous post.

author: sleemanj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 12:51:54 am
content: If you have TamperMonkey in Chrome (proabably GreaseMonkey in FF works too, untested), hit below to install a user script to remove that annoying last post.No warranty expressed or impliedhttps://gist.github.com/sleemanj/84e15fda23f79a7852b6/raw/eevblog-no-annoyance.user.js

author: crispy_tofu
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 01:06:30 am
content: Quote from: sleemanj on October 30, 2015, 12:51:54 amThanks, works for me with TamperMonkey on Chrome OS

author: apis
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 01:09:00 am
content: Quote from: sleemanj on October 30, 2015, 12:51:54 amThanks, works like a charm!(I changed the "// @match" line to include the entire forum though, not just the blog part (i.e. removed "blog/")).

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 01:24:19 am
content: The solution for my smart TV was duct tape, we will adapt in time I guess.

author: crispy_tofu
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 01:28:53 am
content: Quote from: Muttley Snickers on October 30, 2015, 01:24:19 amUhhhhhh

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 01:32:48 am
content: Works with GreaseMonkey under FF too.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 01:46:59 am
content: Quote from: tautech on October 29, 2015, 07:03:21 pmThere has always been that exact same ad in the footer.It's just now in the last post instead of the very bottom.I'm just playing around with some ad settings.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 01:48:10 am
content: Quote from: edpalmer42 on October 29, 2015, 07:06:31 pmYet no one has complained about the (huge) header ad for about 4 years now

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 01:49:42 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on October 30, 2015, 01:48:10 amI haven't seen it in 4 years!Soon as an ad affects my usage of a site it goes away. Wasting the limited vertical space on modern monitors is a prime example of affecting usage.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 01:50:29 am
content: Quote from: DimitriP on October 29, 2015, 07:08:13 pmNo, there are many options for ad placement on the forum:

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 01:51:56 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on October 30, 2015, 01:50:29 amIs the 'welcome user area' by any chance the immense empty space at the top of every single page? Because that's a great place to put ads.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 01:54:38 am
content: Quote from: ataradov on October 29, 2015, 09:29:59 pmNo, it's the exact same ad I had there before at the bottom of the page. I'm just playing around with the ad placement settings.

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 01:59:14 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on October 30, 2015, 01:48:10 amThe header ad doesn'tinterruptthe page. This one is between things. That's just bad design.

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 02:00:18 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on October 30, 2015, 01:50:29 amDrive um crazy - check ALL the options(for one day)

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 02:01:17 am
content: Quote from: ez24 on October 30, 2015, 02:00:18 amThe thought had crossed my mind, I do like watching people's heads explode

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 02:02:43 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on October 30, 2015, 02:01:17 amDo it once for about 5 minutes!

author: edpalmer42
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 03:57:12 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on October 30, 2015, 01:48:10 amI wouldn't complain about it because I realize it's how you make money, the ads are appropriate for the site, and I feel a bit guilty about blocking them. I can't figure out how to allow supplyframe.com on eevblog but block it elsewhere.Ed

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 04:13:41 am
content: Quote from: sleemanj on October 30, 2015, 12:51:54 amFyi, looks like its turned off by Dave just now, and this script will make the last legit post disappear.

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 04:51:45 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on October 30, 2015, 01:48:10 amBECAUSE IT DOESN'T INTERRUPT THE FUCKING READING

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 04:56:17 am
content: Quote from: T3sl4co1l on October 30, 2015, 04:51:45 amSure it does, you have to scroll down before you start reading. It's just that everyone got used to it.BTW, try not to swear and SHOUT. People tend to take you less seriously.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 05:11:14 am
content: Ads within the top and bottom limits of the forum page affect user flow, without those ads all the buttons/links are easily accessable without interuption from the ads. I use the links and shortcuts both top and bottom and when the ads are outside the user's area it makes for a better flow.The footer ad that was there this morning definately did the job it was intended to....it was in your face and we may not have bitched so much IF it was electronic related.You have to make a living Dave, do as you must.

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 06:50:01 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on October 30, 2015, 04:56:17 amAhh, it's readable again, thanks Dave!

author: hamdi.tn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 07:31:12 am
content: thanks Dave.that last post ad was like a smashed bug in a windshield you know

author: sleemanj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 08:21:51 am
content: Quote from: BravoV on October 30, 2015, 04:13:41 amIn theory I made it check the poster's name to be sure it was the annoy-o-tron in action, in practice 20 years of C-like languages and you'd think I'd be able to reliably type == instead of =

author: crispy_tofu
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 08:33:13 am
content: Thanks Dave!

author: Mr.B
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 08:34:36 am
content: Quote from: sleemanj on October 30, 2015, 08:21:51 amHappens to all of us... LOL...Even after the same amount of time I sometimes forget the semicolon... I curse myself because it should simply be habit.

author: Macbeth
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 03:38:11 pm
content: Quote from: Mr.B on October 30, 2015, 08:34:36 amThose pesky varmints get me too often.At least the semicolon is usually alerted by the compiler, the = vs == usually ends up in your released code, usually somewhere obscure and doesn't show even after thorough testing. Like I think in this case (an external change showed it up).

author: apis
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 03:44:57 pm
content: They should have made the assignment operator something else than = imo, but that's easy to say today. In this case it was extra devious because the script actually worked and removed the ad, just not they way it was intended. That kind of bug is the worst.Thanks to Dave it's not needed any more, I'll save the script though might be useful on other forums.

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 03:47:26 pm
content: Quote from: tautech on October 29, 2015, 08:28:36 pmWho was recently banned

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 03:53:02 pm
content: Quote from: Monkeh on October 30, 2015, 01:49:42 amIt's not the site, the problem is the stupid, cheap ass 1366x768 resolution PC manufacturers have stuck with 10 years now, despite Windows GUI elements increasing in size progressively.

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 04:03:33 pm
content: Well, some users like not to use a maximized window (eg, 2 windows side by side on a 1920x1080 monitor), are using page zoom or are viewing the website on a limited resolution tablet. Luckily the forum fits well on most cases, thanks to the ad being on the top. You can get the window width below 1024 pixels just fine, which is perfect for these cases.BUT, when you have one of those miserable 1366x768 displays (even more infuriating on a desktop PC!), the height is SO LOW that the top banner does indeed ruin your experience. Sadly this is by far the most popular resolution on laptops.If it isn't much work, I propose the following solution: have the ad relocate itself when the browser window gets narrow, otherwise use that empty space we got here:Actually, the ad doesn't have to relocate. The content to the left and right of the ad could just shift to the bottom or the top if the windows gets narrow.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 05:56:06 pm
content: Quote from: ivan747 on October 30, 2015, 03:47:26 pmDick.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2015, 12:52:05 am
content: Quote from: ivan747 on October 30, 2015, 03:53:02 pmI don't have a single display that crap. But the fact is, 16:10 or sadly, 16:9 is common. Wasting that limited vertical space is not acceptable.