I reverted back to 0.7.5.5...
I reverted back to 0.7.5.5...
I didn't like version 1. I couldn't get a drop down list showing the different page elements available for blocking. That was how I blocked everything! Right click doesn't work for flash.
Now I have to ask why in the world you removed that, it was the only thing that made ad block useful.
Now I have to ask why in the world you removed that, it was the only thing that made ad block useful.
http://adblockplus.org/en/faq_basics#objects
And - no, it wasn't useful. Actually, it was a very inconvenient way of blocking something.
And - no, it wasn't useful. Actually, it was a very inconvenient way of blocking something.
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Please take a look at the changelog and see if you can give it another chance:
http://adblockplus.org/en/changelog-1.0
There's a lot of other good features, changes and bugfixes that made it to this version.
In my opinion, the blockable items list, ctrl+shift+V, is much superior. You get an overview of all items, neatly sorted in hidden elements/blocked/whitelisted/filter disabled/unfiltered. You get the searchbar there to filter a specific url pattern, or you could filter a specific category like Frame or Object-subrequest.
Also also get the ability to analyse the page for 3rdparty 1x1/1x2/2x2 webbugs.
All you need to do is temporarily have it sorted by the Size, then revert back to whatever sorting you personally prefer afterwards.
The sorting by State in the Blockable items list is also superior for when you need to make whitelists for a certain group of items since all of the blocked items are grouped together for easier overview of what to unblock.
And I forgot to mention the new filter composer:
http://adblockplus.org/images/73.png
It can be initiated from the Blockable items list.
Your turn, list your reasons for why this dropdown list hidden away in the Preferences menu is better than the Blockable items list.
http://adblockplus.org/en/changelog-1.0
There's a lot of other good features, changes and bugfixes that made it to this version.
In my opinion, the blockable items list, ctrl+shift+V, is much superior. You get an overview of all items, neatly sorted in hidden elements/blocked/whitelisted/filter disabled/unfiltered. You get the searchbar there to filter a specific url pattern, or you could filter a specific category like Frame or Object-subrequest.
Also also get the ability to analyse the page for 3rdparty 1x1/1x2/2x2 webbugs.
All you need to do is temporarily have it sorted by the Size, then revert back to whatever sorting you personally prefer afterwards.
The sorting by State in the Blockable items list is also superior for when you need to make whitelists for a certain group of items since all of the blocked items are grouped together for easier overview of what to unblock.
And I forgot to mention the new filter composer:
http://adblockplus.org/images/73.png
It can be initiated from the Blockable items list.
I just listed some of the good reasons that are speaking for the usage of the Blockable items list as the superior alternative.n/a 0_o wrote:Now I have to ask why in the world you removed that
Your turn, list your reasons for why this dropdown list hidden away in the Preferences menu is better than the Blockable items list.
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Nice but it would be even better if he could remember the choice i make in "models" section or choose the first one by default because when i want to block an image i usually want to block only that one or maybe 2-3 more but not all from a specific domain.Adblock Plus Fan wrote: And I forgot to mention the new filter composer:
http://adblockplus.org/images/73.png
It can be initiated from the Blockable items list.
i hope you understand what i mean
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I think so too, it's not shown in the screenshot but the real awesome part is hidden in the Advanced View button. With this, even inexperienced ABP users now has more control over ABP's capabilities than ever.theinvoker wrote:Nice
I'd rather prefer an about:config option where we can specify our own default choice.theinvoker wrote:it would be even better if he could remember the choice i make
This will not happen I think.theinvoker wrote:or choose the first one by default
Before this change was made, we had lots of people complaining that ABP "doesn't work".
And the reason? People don't know they can use wildcards, and they apparently don't know that adservers can rotate their banners.
So this is why it's like this. Although I feel the same way as you, ie. it's annoying to change the option every time when you just want to block 1-3 items.
EDIT:
Also, what you really want for default is the last one. Even the first option sometimes crop the url, depending on the pattern. The one with the custom field is the one you want, if you want the behaviour from v0.7.5.5theinvoker wrote:the first one
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See http://adblockplus.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3232 - this is on my plan for 1.0.1.
Re: I reverted back to 0.7.5.5...
Unfortunately I concur with this. This is a step backwards for most colleaguesI have talked with. The revised method may make more sense when you are constantly immersed in it; but for the end-user who wants convenience, the new methodology while having more flexibility, it is very cumbersome for quick access.n/a 0_o wrote:I didn't like version 1. I couldn't get a drop down list showing the different page elements available for blocking. That was how I blocked everything! Right click doesn't work for flash.
Now I have to ask why in the world you removed that, it was the only thing that made ad block useful.