Websites can now detect Adblock and forcingly block viewing.

[jackvcvr]

I just went on tweaktown.com and they have a new script to detect if ads have been blocked and will replace/redirect the page if you have it on. I suggest counter-measures against this code.

[MonztA]

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.tweaktown.com/jscript/checker.js

[CeeJay]

This no longer works .. they now include the script as an in-line script on all pages.

Any suggestions ?

EDIT : I'm thinking that using Greasemonkey to remove the function detect_abp() or remove any script that references Components.interfaces.nsIAdblockPlus could work.

YesScript could also be used to blacklist tweaktown from loading javascript.

I'm hoping that there is a way to do this without installing other add-ons.

[obvious]

I can confirm that the previous workaround doesn't..er..workaround.

[rick752]

Interesting ... 2 guests and a first-time poster all show up together in this topic? Hmmmm

OK ... let's see ... who is who? Could it be that obvious? Well anyway what the heck:

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@@.tweaktown.com/phpadsnew/$subdocument

EDIT PS:
If the site owner is waiting for me to add counter strings in the subscription for this site, don't plan on it. Do what you want. I'm not wasting my time .... besides, self-destruction is fun to watch . Just google "Danny Carlton"

[j0eg0d]

I used element hiding rules (like) [code]
#*(abp_detector)
[/code] , it caught them but still didn't work ...

I'm sure we'll see some ABP updates for these soon enough.

I'd hope for better javascript controls from FF in the near future. Blocking them is one thing, but having control over each specific script is better.[/code]

[rick752]

You don't need that with the EasyList. I just gave you the answer.

EDIT:
The YesScript extension's interface would make a real nice addition to ABP's interface (hint .. hint)

[j0eg0d]

Thanks rick - I used it and I'm blocking the adecn scripts now.

[rick752]

I suggest counter-measures against this code.

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tweaktown.com#body

[asdf]

I find having NoScript blocking a couple frames on that page is a viable workaround. Just never click them.

[rick752]

I find having NoScript blocking a couple frames on that page is a viable workaround. Just never click them.

NoScript by default will work with that. YesScript should too. It all depends whether you want to block all and whitelist scripts (NoScript) ... or allow all and blacklist scripts (YesScript)

[obvious]

Interesting ... 2 guests and a first-time poster all show up together in this topic? Hmmmm

OK ... let's see ... who is who? Could it be that obvious? Well anyway what the heck:

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@@.tweaktown.com/phpadsnew/$subdocument

Hi. I'm a legit poster with no connection to tweaktown or anything like that. I only end up using their site when a better review is not available elsewhere.

The fact that they're 'leading the way' with this adblock blocking was an affront to my sensibilities so I came here looking for a fix...which you've kindly provided.

Many thanks rick752

[rick752]

Sorry if you are a legit poster. I become suspicious very easily.

The fact that they're 'leading the way' with this adblock blocking was an affront to my sensibilities so I came here looking for a fix...which you've kindly provided.

Many thanks rick752

They are not 'leading the way'. I've seen many anti-adblocking scripts similar to that (and others). I just don't add them to the subscriptions or take many countermeasures to stop them. It is their right to annoy their visitors and my right to allow them to do it.

If I create something that fixes it, the users of the site will not be angry enough to complain to them or to leave it. People who use ABP hate ads and won't click on them anyway. I don't know why sites insist that ABP users MUST see the ads ... they won't click them! And sites that try to pull these stunts have a tendency to self destruct ... and I will let them.

On the other hand, I will post a solution for anyone who wants one. But I am reluctant to do so because site owners will read the solution here and try again.

Most all of these can easily be beaten, or the subscriptions can be adjusted for them if some become too much of a problem. I don't WANT to make changes ... but I can if need be. As said before, "These are MY filters ... you can't use my own filters against me because I can change/add/delete anything I want"

I am watching most of these "anti" scripts/techniques and already know what needs to be done with most of these 'tricks'. I'm waiting for any one of them to become a spreading problem. I'll let them all copy it ... and them one day ...*Poof!*

[obvious]

I hear you. :thumbs:

I did deliberately put the quotes round 'leading the way'

[krille]

The annoying thing with blocking all scripts is that the "Quick Navigation - Jump To Page" ComboBox will be disabled as well.

It would be nice if you could allow the Select event (the ComboBox) but block everything else. Essentially blocking any auto-redirect, but allowing user-triggered redirects.