@Alex Papadimoulis said:
I've noticed that quite a few visitors use plugins (or whatever) to block the javascript-driven ads that run on this site, and I'm curious as to why they do this. Does anyone do this now and, if so, why?
Alex,
I have to admit that after reading this thread, I white-listed thedailywtf.com so I can see the advertisements again. Like others, I use FireFox with the "Adblock" and the "Adblock Filterset.G updater" extensions. There are many sites out there who's advertisements are way out of balance with the content they supposedly offer. So my default setting is to block everything I can.
On the other hand, I have found that the ads on your site fit right in. For example, there have been many entertaining comments about the "Cambrian House Girl" (who, at this very moment, makes me wish I was playing Foosball so I could ....errr... nevermind). The point is, as long as your ads do not get annoying or overdone, I will continue not to block them. Heck, I may even click on them from time to time.