Tim, just install a pop up ad blocker. I have one installed, and it works very well. And, if you really want your complaint to be heard, better to send it directly to GW, and not just post your displeasure on the forum, as not all posts are read by those at GW who can make a change.

Patty S.

Thank you. I will research a blocker app.

get malwarebytes also. It's free

I use InPrivate for Internet browser. Seems to help.

Someone must have listened because the annoying pop-ups over the printing have disappeared; but then even more annoying ads flashed at the bottom of the screen instead. Those disappeared even more quickly. I hope that the Editors are figuring out that those of us on Garden Web don't really like these annoying advertisements AND, WILL PLEASE STOP!

Many of us on GW Kitchen Table (thanks, Ravencajun!) use Adblock Plus with Easylist. It's free and gets rid of all the junk--I've had it for years and no problems ever.

This is a free site. I think the least I can do is look at their ads. I have adblock plus but it is turned off for this site. The ads are never of an offensive subject.

enmarene, I don't mind the sidebar ads, but pop ups and flashing ads are indeed, annoying. In fact, when a site uses that sort of advertisement, two things happen for me - I stop using that site, and I make note of who is advertising, so I don't buy their things. I find it very bothersome, and annoying. I appreciate very much that this is a free site for users, supported by advertising. Which is why we get to use Garden Web. But, there is a way to advertise that is not annoying and offensive to the site's users. I am very glad GW is monitoring their forum users' opinions, and have done away with those pop ups and flashing ads. Well done, GW.

Patty S.