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On Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:15:40 +0000 Rhia Knowles <rhiadratech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Hello Rhia, > With me I am asperger syndrome which means mildly autistic. The > flashing adbanners do what they are supposed to with me - They get my > attention, the problem is, they also keep it so I cant focus on the > text of the webpage. I was already aware of Asperger's, but didn't really comprehend the implications, so thanks for the explanation. > Anything flashing or moving and if I dont have adblock then I cant > read your webpage. I have often wanted to email the site owners who > complain about people who block adblock plus users and ask: Is > rendering me functionally illiterate worth the few pennies you get > from the odd person clicking on those banners? Until more people think the same way, and say so, flashing ads will continue. Along with all sorts of other negative traits. :-( The fact that some site block ppl running adblock (IIUC) they seem not to mind losing a few customers. :-(( -- Regards _ / ) "The blindingly obvious is / _)rad never immediately apparent" It's becoming an obsession Teenage Depression - Eddie & The Hot Rods
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