[BC] I'net intrusive ads (WAS:WOLF-FM/ )

[WFIFeng@aol.com]

In a message dated 02/26/2006 10:21:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
gblau at w3am.com writes:

> Why banner ads in a media player (minimize the player and the banners go
>  away: end of trauma) or even 3 or 4 audio spots per hour should be so
>  objectionable, while 18-30 units an hour on 'real' radio escapes
>  comparison, makes little sense.   

I don't think that the point of his objection was the ads, themselves... but 
that they *overrode his preferences*, and forced themselves to display on his 
system. That kind of garbage bugs the daylights out of me, as well... like the 
WEBsites that change the color/appearance of the scrollbars & buttons of the 
browser. (in IE) On the *surface* it seems like a minor thing, but the 
*principle* really stinks! They are overriding *MY* preferences & settings, *forcing 
theirs* onto my computer. That is tantamount to someone getting into your car, 
(as a passenger) reprogramming *all* of the presets on your car radio, 
adjusting *your* mirrors, and even repainting your car a different color.

Now that I have the FireFox browser, though, those problems are nothing but a 
distant memory. :) My scrollbars are *my* scrollbars, again! (Among *many* 
other security and privacy features being back in *my* control.)

Willie...