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Discussion in 'Site Feedback and Suggestions' started by AlbertLionheart, Aug 21, 2007.

  1. AlbertLionheart TechSpot Chancellor

    Can anyone get rid of that infuriating safecount.net survey popup? It only appears on this site so must be associated with it somehow. It beats the popup blocker!
    AlbertLionheart, Aug 21, 2007
    #1

  2. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    I haven't got anything like that and we are not supposed to deliver any pop ups to our readers... let me check and get back to you ASAP!

    PS: I hate pops, too.
    Julio Franco, Aug 21, 2007
    #2

  3. halo71 Newcomer, in training

    When I logged in a few minutes ago I got the same pop-up as well. But before I could close it. It dissapeared.
    halo71, Aug 21, 2007
    #3

  4. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    Can any of you click it (yes I know that is asking a lot!) and see what the domain name of the actual destination is?

    If it's still safecount.net you can tell me so, that will help determining where it's coming from. Still looking and nothing...
    Julio Franco, Aug 21, 2007
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  5. Maikeru Newcomer, in training

    I've been browsing the site/forums for the past 20 minutes, but still haven't seen the ad yet. :confused:
    Maikeru, Aug 21, 2007
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  6. kitty500cat Newcomer, in training

    Never received that popup yet. My browser's configured to open all popups.
    kitty500cat, Aug 21, 2007
    #6

  7. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    I just got the damn pop... the guys at TechTracker are also helping us finding the source.
    Julio Franco, Aug 21, 2007
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  8. kitty500cat Newcomer, in training

    Do you have any Flash-based ads that could be causing the problem?
    kitty500cat, Aug 21, 2007
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  9. Maikeru Newcomer, in training

    I also just got it for the first time.

    Julio, do you and TechTracker have any idea where it's coming from?
    Maikeru, Aug 21, 2007
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  10. kitty500cat Newcomer, in training

    For those of you who got the popup, what browser are you using?
    kitty500cat, Aug 21, 2007
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  11. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    I tracked down the pop to IntelliTXT. Already sent a serious complaint. This is absolutely unacceptable!
    Julio Franco, Aug 21, 2007
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  12. AlbertLionheart TechSpot Chancellor

    Here's a screen grab of the thing in case there is any doubt. As of now forum time 07:55 today it is still running.

    Attached Files:

    AlbertLionheart, Aug 22, 2007
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  13. Maikeru Newcomer, in training

    Mozilla Firefox! :eek:
    Maikeru, Aug 22, 2007
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  14. AlbertLionheart TechSpot Chancellor

    Ie 7.0.5730.00
    dare I say it seems to have stopped?
    AlbertLionheart, Aug 22, 2007
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  15. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    The pops should be gone now indeed... :)
    Julio Franco, Aug 22, 2007
    #15

  16. TimeParadoX Newcomer, in training

    I don't get any ads / popups with firefox because I installed NoScript ( FireFox addon ) and turned off all scripts except for TechSpot ;)

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    TimeParadoX, Aug 22, 2007
    #16