Ads on top, bottom, sides, mid-posts, all over the screen.

[Paper Roses]

Because of my circumstances, I am not able to donate now. Been a member since 2005. I donated for years but things change.

I don't mind some ads but what is happening now, at least to me is unreasonable.
In addition to all the ads in color, what is the shadow all across the bottom. It is really a pain. If I'm the only one, them I have some kind of a site problem. Is this happening to others? I was just reading a post and right smack in the middle of a reply was an ad about an inch high.

That annoyed the heck out of me. Let me know if this is the new normal please. THe ads are getting bigger and the readable screen smaller..
Thanks,
PR

[Kali]

1. go here

and report https://www.democraticunderground.com/101310223

[Mossfern]

2. I don't have ads but

have those twirling circles where ads would be.
I do have an ad blocker.

I can donate a bit.
BRB

[chillfactor]

6. same here....

white boxes with blue circles all over my screen

[EarlG]

3. Can you tell me

What device/operating system/browser you’re using?

Thanks.

[oregonjen]

12. Safari on Ipad

Ads are all over the place. Very annoying, distracting and hard to read DU. Thanks for trying to fix!

[EarlG]

14. Thanks

We're aware that this is a problem on some devices/browsers, we're just trying to figure out which ones. iPad is one that I know has been having some issues.

One of the things we're doing right now is testing out a service that auto-places ads. It's in the learning phase at the moment, so some of its choices appear to be... not ideal.

It might take a little time to strike the right balance, but we'll get there. We definitely don't want the ads to be overwhelming.

[oregonjen]

24. It's fixed! Thank you!!

[Paper Roses]

13. I have Windows 10 and use Firefox. Old DEll updated from Win7

Never saw anything like this, I wish you could see what I see. More ads than text.
THanks
PR

[EarlG]

18. Thanks for the info

This is going to be temporary -- we're testing out a new auto-ad service at the moment and some people are getting a version of DU where the ads are being placed too aggressively, depending on what OS/browser etc. you might be using or when you happen to visit the site. We definitely don't want the ads to be overwhelming so we're working to strike the right balance. Sorry for the inconvenience.

[badseedboy]

4. I have the same experience, and it is more difficult to read

with such distractions.

[Mossfern]

5. I donated

and now the twirling circles are gone.

[chillfactor]

7. i have $1.50 on my debit card...

until the 7th when my ss check comes.....no way i can donate

[mercuryblues]

11. They are in the process of

updating DU. There have been some quirks. Up thread, Elad asked a few questions. If you answer, he can fix it for you.

[Kaleva]

8. A donation of $1 will make you a Star member.

[skylucy]

9. I am experiencing the same thing. Ads covering posts and a rotating circles appearing. What a mess.

[EarlG]

10. IF YOU ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM

please tell me what device/operating system/browser you are using, thanks.

[Paper Roses]

16. Please see my reply #13 to your question- #3. THanks

[Spazito]

17. I am having the same problem re Ads...

I am on a HP laptop using Windows 10 and Edge Chromium is my browser.

[EarlG]

21. Thanks for the info

I appreciate it. We're working on it.

[Paper Roses]

20. Good grief, I tried to reply to your question(post #3, ,

my reply was #13, It duplicated to I self deleted one now both are gone.

I have an old Dell upgraded from Windows7 to Win10(can't stand it). Use Firefox.

[Withywindle]

26. Firefox on MacBook Pro, OS 10.13.6. n/t

[Iggo]

29. It's funny. I was having this problem for weeks before today. Maybe months.

Now it’s gone.

iPhone 11 Pro
Safari

[abqtommy]

19. I run WIN 7 with the latest version of Firefox as a browser. Two of my add-ons are

ABP/Ad Blocker Plus and UB/U Block. I don't see ANY ads!

[bif]

22. I'm on a Mac Book Pro

And the ads are everywhere!

[pfitz59]

23. Problem appears to be fixed

my squirrelly screen seems OK

[EarlG]

27. I've disabled the ad testing

So everything should have gone back to the way it was. We're going to be doing more testing this week but clearly the current arrangement is too aggressive.

Thanks for your patience.

[qwlauren35]

25. If you have a debit/credit card and a cell phone

I would be willing to send you $5 so that you could become a Star Member.

Let me know.

[Blecht]

28. Cough up a dollar

Problem will be solved.