RVRoadie Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I've done everything I can think of to avoid this stuff. Since google has most of my email, I avoid using Chrome and google search. Recently I have been using duckduckgo with excellent results. Then, along comes Facebook. I don't post much, but I do check it regularly to keep up with my kids and grandkids. So today, I get my first targeted ad (I suspect) for Jos A Bank. To my knowledge, I have never seen one of the ads before on Facebook. But today, three hours after making a purchase from their online store, there it is, second item down on my Facebook page. Three hours! I assume it is my email address that was used to make the connection. I have several, but accidentally used my personal email when I made the purchase, the one Facebook has. It is actually an Apple email address, and I seriously hope they didn't have anything to do with this. They would have see the purchase confirmation. I don't know why this annoys me so much, but it does. Sold 1995 Travel Units custom 34' 5th, Off the Road, in The Villages FLTraded 2005 F350 PSD C/C FX4 with TowBoss for a new 2008 Mustang GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 You might try Aviator . I get none of those ads unless I indicate otherwise . And , it's supposedly the most secure browser . https://www.whitehatsec.com/aviator/ Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rif Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I use AdBlock Plus and Facebook Ads Blocker extensions in Chrome. I never see ads in Facebook, nor just about anywhere else for that matter. 2000 Volvo 770, 500HP/1650FP Cummins N14 and 10 Speed Autoshift 3.58 Rear 202" WB, 2002 Teton Aspen Royal 43 Foot, Burgman 650 Scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I've recently posted the ad blocking and tracker blocking tools I use in Chrome, I don't see ads aside from a few sites I allow them to appear on to help fund the site. http://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?showtopic=115253 With the tracker and script blocking you remove a lot of the ability to track you across the net. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVRoadie Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 This particular ad showed up on my iPad. Sold 1995 Travel Units custom 34' 5th, Off the Road, in The Villages FLTraded 2005 F350 PSD C/C FX4 with TowBoss for a new 2008 Mustang GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-n-Dennis Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 3rd party cookies will also cause the problem when nothing is blocked. My guess is you shopped, then possibly surfed around for a while and then went on to facebook. That cookie was still hanging in there and facebook picked it up from your history and hence - targeting marketing. Amazon is really good for this sort of stuff on their home page. Get a blocker. Kill cookies, Clear histories. Keep your cache disabled or set as low as you are allowed. Close the browser when you think about it or once in a while. Berkshire XL 40QL Camphosting and touring Our blog: cndtravels.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa_desert_rat Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Stan has a point... sites depend on ads for support. WDR 1993 Foretravel U225 with Pacbrake and 5.9 Cummins with Banks 1999 Jeep Wrangler, 4" lift and 33" tires Raspberry Pi Coach Computer Ham Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRad Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 We had all better get used to targeted advertising ----- It is only going to get worse (or better) depending on your outlook. Dennis Trailer: Montana 5th wheel, model 3582Rl, model year 2012 Truck: Ford 450 PSD Super Duty, 2002 Crew Cab, Long bed, 4:88 rear end, last of the 7.3 engines, Automatic Transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Aviator pretty much eliminates all that ^ . And , it even works very nicely . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed6713 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 1) If you use the Internet, you should have no expectation of privacy. 2) we all expect everything on the Internet to be free. "Free" is paid for by advertising whether it be your favorite blog, Facebook, Fox "news", CNN, etc. As others have said, there are ways to keep things sort of under control. Me. I just ignore the ads just like I do on the TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I just don't understand being unhappy with cookies, ads and trackers, five minutes installing the blockers I linked to above and then a moment or two on each first visit to set them for the sites you spend time on and ads and tracking are gone. The script blocker takes a tiny bit more effort but it does offer a nice reduction in site's ability to control your browser. Why complain when it is so easy to turn them off? First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edatlanta Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 To clean up a lot of the "stuff" that facebook makes you see, try this: http://www.fbpurity.com/ It works great and allows you to customize what you see on fb, not what fb wants you to see. Just don't try to tell anyone about this program on fb. They block all messages or posts with fb purity even mentioned. Don't ask me how I know this. Ed KM4STL2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch2010 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, RV Flex Armor Roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I do a lot of videos and skip it if I can't skip the ad. They are usually in more than one place. The ones that track I ignore by and large. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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