Flash Install on GFY.. No thanks.. - GoFuckYourself.com

uvort · 10-31-2005, 05:40 PM

I am getting a prompt for a flash install when I try to view GFY in IE.. just so I can see an ad when I load the page..

How many webmasters do you think are going to install flash just to see this ad?

Xplicit · 10-31-2005, 05:41 PM

Fuck this.

natas · 10-31-2005, 05:41 PM

use firefox

xclusive · 10-31-2005, 05:42 PM

thats shitty

mikeet · 10-31-2005, 05:42 PM

I got so tired of the prompt everytime i came so i installed it

Spunky · 10-31-2005, 05:43 PM

It's only an ad

uvort · 10-31-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by natas

use firefox

Yea, I usually use Fire Fox as I just browse GFY on my laptop. I went to check it out from my desktop though and got the prompt.

alan-l · 10-31-2005, 05:45 PM

you're right, on another side, how much time would you miss? 10 seconds?

next time ban IExploiter, that's the real crap

uvort · 10-31-2005, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunky

It's only an ad

Haha, says the man with the Top Bucks sig

SmokeyTheBear · 10-31-2005, 05:48 PM

its because the flash has to be upgraded.. annoying the way they placed it though.. If you dont choose to install the upgrade it makes a giant broken box the full size of the screen and gfy is way down below

uvort · 10-31-2005, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by alan-l

you're right, on another side, how much time would you miss? 10 seconds?

next time ban IExploiter, that's the real crap

Like Smokey said.. it's just annoying..

u-Bob · 10-31-2005, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunky

It's only an ad

yes, only an ad... only an ad that prevented me from logging in to GFY in firefox. messed up GFY in K-meleon and opera.....

hmmmz, should i trust a sponsor with my traffic if that sponsor uses ads that render msg board useless?.....

Drake · 10-31-2005, 06:21 PM

Yeah I'm getting it too. That stinks

seeric · 10-31-2005, 06:25 PM

i can't think of someone who is a serious webmaster who wouldn't have flash alredy installed on their computer, at least not any that like to stay in the know.

but anyhow, heres a couple of examples of ones that probably would install it.

ones that want to stay current on the biz and know everything that goes on.

ones that don't think they walk on water.

ones that will look at an ad because one of their own has invested valuable time and creative input to make it happen, and felt that they were supporting the people who the work with daily.

ones that don't think they are above everybody else.

i had a couple more, but i ran out of space. gfy char limit. sorry.

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Allison · 10-31-2005, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by u-Bob

yes, only an ad... only an ad that prevented me from logging in to GFY in firefox. messed up GFY in K-meleon and opera.....

hmmmz, should i trust a sponsor with my traffic if that sponsor uses ads that render msg board useless?.....

Just to inform you and not to play the blame game, but it's actually a GFY requirement for the flash for a take over ad not from the sponsors.

~Alli

u-Bob · 10-31-2005, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by A1R3K

i can't think of someone who is a serious webmaster who wouldn't have flash alredy installed on their computer, at least not any that like to stay in the know.

but anyhow, heres a couple of examples of ones that probably would install it.

ones that want to stay current on the biz and know everything that goes on.

ones that don't think they walk on water.

ones that will look at an ad because one of their own has invested valuable time and creative input to make it happen, and felt that they were supporting the people who the work with daily.

ones that don't think they are above everybody else.

i had a couple more, but i ran out of space. gfy char limit. sorry.

</rant>

the problem with the ad isn't the fact that you need flash. As you said, every serious webmaster has it installed. The problem is that the ad messes up GFY if you use Firefox, K-meleon, opera,...

Sosa · 10-31-2005, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mchtye

I got so tired of the prompt everytime i came so i installed it

same here

volante · 10-31-2005, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by u-Bob

the problem with the ad isn't the fact that you need flash. As you said, every serious webmaster has it installed. The problem is that the ad messes up GFY if you use Firefox, K-meleon, opera,...

I just upgraded to the latest version of Flash - still fucked when using Opera 8.5, appears to be okay in Firefox 1.0.4.

seeric · 10-31-2005, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by u-Bob

the problem with the ad isn't the fact that you need flash. As you said, every serious webmaster has it installed. The problem is that the ad messes up GFY if you use Firefox, K-meleon, opera,...

gotcha.

my initial assumption, (potentially prematurely) was that someone was complaining about advertising on gfy. god forbid if someone paid the BW bill by selling advertising to people who want to know what's up anyhow.

i recant my sarcasim and sent the thread to the chief director of academic instruction and managemnt of integrated infrastructural functions at gfy.

my apologies for coming off as it may have seemed.

Allison · 10-31-2005, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by u-Bob

the problem with the ad isn't the fact that you need flash. As you said, every serious webmaster has it installed. The problem is that the ad messes up GFY if you use Firefox, K-meleon, opera,...

I believe the GFY staff already fixed the Firefox and opera issue. Are you still seeing issues?

~Alli

seeric · 10-31-2005, 06:41 PM

yes, a team of trained professionals is on it right now. have no fear. i predict a successful outcome

uvort · 10-31-2005, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by A1R3K

gotcha.

my initial assumption, (potentially prematurely) was that someone was complaining about advertising on gfy. god forbid if someone paid the BW bill by selling advertising to people who want to know what's up anyhow.

i recant my sarcasim and sent the thread to the chief director of academic instruction and managemnt of integrated infrastructural functions at gfy.

my apologies for coming off as it may have seemed.

Cool, I am a clam guy, but I was just about to go off..

GFY advertising is indeed good, if it bothered me I wouldn't come in here in the first place..

Oh yea, sig views are good to.. soo.. SEE SIG.

darnit · 10-31-2005, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Allison

I believe the GFY staff already fixed the Firefox and opera issue. Are you still seeing issues?

~Alli

It initially crashed my IE, but after restart it worked (or at least prompted me to install the activeX control - which it did with no problems). Not seeing anything in Firefox (just FYI)

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Xplicit Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Location: █◄►█ Posts: 3,558	Fuck this.

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mikeet this & that Industry Role: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beer City Posts: 5,326	I got so tired of the prompt everytime i came so i installed it

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alan-l Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Location: look behind you Posts: 2,477	you're right, on another side, how much time would you miss? 10 seconds? next time ban IExploiter, that's the real crap

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Drake Hello world! Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 12,508	Yeah I'm getting it too. That stinks

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seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	i can't think of someone who is a serious webmaster who wouldn't have flash alredy installed on their computer, at least not any that like to stay in the know. but anyhow, heres a couple of examples of ones that probably would install it. ones that want to stay current on the biz and know everything that goes on. ones that don't think they walk on water. ones that will look at an ad because one of their own has invested valuable time and creative input to make it happen, and felt that they were supporting the people who the work with daily. ones that don't think they are above everybody else. i had a couple more, but i ran out of space. gfy char limit. sorry. </rant>

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seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	yes, a team of trained professionals is on it right now. have no fear. i predict a successful outcome