'Default Exceptions' To Blocked Ads
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sporty78 last edited by
Hello.
Just for my own info:
By default, why are www.baidu.com, www.facebook.com, www.google.com, and www.yandex.com listed as exceptions to blocked ads when the idea is to block ads from 'ALL' websites unless a user specifically chooses to add websites manually?
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leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by
It was explained when ad-blocker was launched if I remember correctly. The idea of an ad-blocker is to give to users a better "web surfing'experience by blocking (heavy) ads that could down speed performance.
And according to Opera, ads from those four sites didn't interfere with user experience as the pages wouldn't notably load faster without them.
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zalex108 last edited byYou can delete the exceptions on "Block Ads" section.
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sporty78 last edited by
Thanks both of you-I will delete them since any default exceptions defeat the objective of blocking ads from all websites.
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sporty78 last edited by
*Out of curiosity, what are the www.baidu.com and and www.yandex.com websites?
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leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by
*Out of curiosity, what are the www.baidu.com and and www.yandex.com websites?
Yandex is like a Russian Google if I am not mistaken, they also have a browser called Yandex Browser. Baidu is a famous Chinese site.
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zalex108 last edited by
*Out of curiosity, what are the www.baidu.com and and www.yandex.com websites?
Just...
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sporty78 last edited by
Forgive me for my silly questions but:
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Why would Opera choose two international search engine websites that North American users would not visit as defaults to blocked ads?
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Out of the millions of websites, why are only 4 listed as exceptions?
I am obviously 'missing' something because I was under the impression that ALL ads should be blocked from ALL websites (in order for webpages to load faster AND because no one is interested in viewing unsolicited ads) unless a user manually chooses to add it as an exception?
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sporty78 last edited by
Leocg:
My question has not been addressed!
I understand why Google and Facebook are listed as exceptions, since they are universal websites used worldwide, but I would imagine that only Chinese and Russian users visit www.baidu.com and www.yandex.com so 'why' would Opera include them as exceptions for 'worldwide users' using their browser?
I have never even heard of those two websites and do not plan to ever visit them so what benefit does adding them as exceptions do!?
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zalex108 last edited by
Maybe,
Baidu since Opera was sold to Chinese consortium.
Yandex a biggest Russian internet service.Maybe Baidu it's the biggest in China too.
Are assumptions, I'm not completely sure.
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sporty78 last edited by
No one is understanding my question so I reread my posts to ensure that I am typing in English.
I understand that Opera has a built-in ad blocker (so that webpages load faster), I understand that users can add Website Exceptions in order for ads to be displayed, and I also understand that Opera included Facebook and Google as exceptions (ads do not interfere with user experience) but WHY did Opera include 2 Non-North American websites in its North American version since most North American users have never heard of them and will never visit them?
Since www.baidu.com and www.yandex.com are Chinese and Russian search engine websites, they should be default exceptions in the Chinese and Russian Opera versions not the North American version.
Furthermore, Opera should not have included any Exceptions so that all websites are blocked and users have the option to add sites as desired.
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zalex108 last edited by
WHY did Opera include 2 Non-North American websites in its North American version since most North American users have never heard of them and will never visit them?
Really?
Furthermore, Opera should not have included any Exceptions so that all websites are blocked and users have the option to add sites as desired.
Deals? To avoid they block Opera? O.O
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sporty78 last edited by
Zalex108:
What does 'Deals? To avoid they block Opera' mean? It has nothing to do with my quote above it.
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sporty78 last edited by
Also, I understand that Yandex is a Russian Google equivalent and that they developed the Yandex Browser.
Even though Baidu is Chinese in origin, what is it specifically though? Is it a general search engine or a specific website?
I still do not understand why North Americans would use a Russian or Chinese website when they are many North American search engines to choose from.
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zalex108 last edited by
Yep! I replied too fast...
I agree with your opinion:
Should not add exceptions for any site.In the other hand, I've read why as why they are there about FaceBook and Google?
I've got they in mind, soDeals? To avoid they block Opera?
were thoughts based on assumptions about FB and G.
:rolleyes:
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zalex108 last edited by
Perhaps there are Russians and Chinese in US?
Yandex and Baidu has eMail, Storage and many more services, not just Search engines.
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sporty78 last edited by
Why would North Americans use Yandex and Baidu when there are plenty of AMERICAN Search engines/email services?
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zalex108 last edited by
We've replied at the same time so as the above message:
Yandex and Baidu has eMail, Storage and many more services, not just Search engines.
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