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Beyond the Mysterious Beyond => Hobbies and Recreation => Computer and Electronics => Topic started by: F-14 Ace on September 04, 2018, 03:16:28 PM

Title: Photobucket is aggressively blocking adblock users
Post by: F-14 Ace on September 04, 2018, 03:16:28 PM
I went to use my photobucket account today and I got a lovely little message telling me to disable my adblocker or else.  I am unable to log into my account and I can't even access my photos.  I guess not enough people are paying for their stupid premium plans so they've resorted to locking down the accounts of long-time users until we agree to display their malware-serving, browser-freezing deluge of ads.  Whatever.  Hilariously enough, even when I whitelisted them just to access my content, they're STILL giving me the "turn off adblock or else" message. 

I've already given a long list of reasons in other threads for why I block ads, and I refuse to uninstall my adblocking software because i consider it a security essential. 

If I can get my pictures and download them, I need to find another photo hosting service that isn't run by a bunch of greedy, knuckle-dragging morons.   
Title: Re: Photobucket is aggressively blocking adblock users
Post by: Sneak on September 04, 2018, 05:55:13 PM
sigh
just sigh
Title: Re: Photobucket is aggressively blocking adblock users
Post by: OwlsCantRead on September 04, 2018, 06:49:34 PM
Wow, they're aren't just satisfied with a whitelist? Normally adding a site to the whitelist would be enough to not trigger the adblocker prompts.
Title: Re: Photobucket is aggressively blocking adblock users
Post by: Littlefoot505 on September 04, 2018, 07:29:59 PM
Yeah I too would think that whitelisting them would be enough. If you PM me a link to your Photobucket, I can see if there’s anything I can do. I’m pretty good at figuring out ways around Photobucket’s greed, so maybe I can help you with your pics.
Title: Re: Photobucket is aggressively blocking adblock users
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 04, 2018, 09:43:35 PM
It's 2018, use imgur
Title: Re: Photobucket is aggressively blocking adblock users
Post by: Littlefoot505 on September 04, 2018, 09:56:25 PM
Quote from: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 04, 2018, 09:43:35 PM
Quote from: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 04, 2018, 09:43:35 PM
It's 2018, use imgur
^ Agreed. Photobucket is so 2008. PostIMG is another good one (even though they did give us a bit of a headache with their domain issue).
Title: Re: Photobucket is aggressively blocking adblock users
Post by: F-14 Ace on September 05, 2018, 06:43:13 AM
I'm not gonna worry about messing with the uploaded images.  I've got them backed up on my hard drive and I don't want t have to go through the hassle of relocating them or having to post all new links.  Any future images will be uploaded to a different website.