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    Old 04-14-2015, 09:24 AM
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    I hate those talking ads. I make a vow as I head for the mute button to never buy from or deal with those advertisers if I can help it. That seems to me to be counter productive to what you are trying to do, make money by promoting their product. I can deal with the picture ads, and the flashing ads, but those talking ads just maybe a deal breaker. Consider how many people you are annoying as you are supposedly raking in some cash. sign me as disgruntled.
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    Old 04-14-2015, 09:32 AM
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    ​I have add blocker on my iPad and an answering machine to screen phone calls.
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    Old 04-14-2015, 09:47 AM
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    I screen my calls too but there are the ads for vacation property that just keep talking to the answering machine. I hesitate, but am really considering getting rid of my home phone because of all the annoying calls.
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    Old 04-14-2015, 11:54 AM
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    Originally Posted by MarLeClair
    ... am really considering getting rid of my home phone because of all the annoying calls.
    they have found their way to cell phones, too.
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    Old 04-14-2015, 02:28 PM
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    I use to get them all the time when I subscribe to Avast software. Look for the cookies or in your program files and delete them. I always block third party cookies.
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    Old 04-15-2015, 04:18 AM
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    Try going to the Do Not Call website. https://www.donotcall.gov
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    Old 04-15-2015, 05:50 AM
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    Originally Posted by MarLeClair
    I screen my calls too but there are the ads for vacation property that just keep talking to the answering machine. I hesitate, but am really considering getting rid of my home phone because of all the annoying calls.
    Try nomorerobo.com It's a call blocking service that blocks robo calls. It's free and works great. I've been using it for about a year.
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    Old 04-15-2015, 07:37 AM
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    Install Adblock Plus on your computer. Its free and fast!
    https://adblockplus.org/
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    Old 04-15-2015, 07:43 AM
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    I have ad blocker. These ads are on the quilting boards daily digest page. I believe they are there to generate revenue for the quilting board folks. Is the help desk telling me that these ads are there without their knowledge and permission? If so they need to deal with them, if not please reconsider your decision.
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    Old 04-15-2015, 07:48 AM
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    My button stays on mute for that very reason. It is irritating.
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