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I'd like the ad removed but, failing that, is there a way to block offensive/grotesque ads on IMDB so kids (or sane people) can't see them? That horrendous FX ad of an eyeball being stabbed is popping up constantly, even when looking up perfectly innocuous things like old Shirley Temple films. It's disturbing enough to me, but I've been using this site since I was 12 so I'm guessing a lot of kids can be attacked by this garbage too.
Posted 6 years ago
Dan Dassow, Champion
madpigmadpig,
What browser are you using? No matter the answer it should be possible to just install an addblocker of some form...eg for Chrome I use AdBlock and it blocks almost everything - so I cannot see the advert you describe, or indeed any advert....
It is worth looking into this at your end.
bob
note: I am not staff nor in any way affiliated with IMDb
What browser are you using? No matter the answer it should be possible to just install an addblocker of some form...eg for Chrome I use AdBlock and it blocks almost everything - so I cannot see the advert you describe, or indeed any advert....
It is worth looking into this at your end.
bob
note: I am not staff nor in any way affiliated with IMDb
In thinking about it, as I mentioned to someone else, I could bemoan the fact that Safari (which is what I'm using) has no such ad-block features, but honestly IMDB shouldn't be posting this kind of material so prevalently in the first place. My view is that the principle of the thing (ensuring a safe and pleasant browsing experience for all) is equally as important as the fact that I personally am experiencing discomfort from the ad.
It is not as simple an ad as most, since it is impossible to remove or change by reloading the screens or switching pages and browsers. IMDb most approve these ads as the backdrop for their site for brief periods of time, and there needs to be a review process for what is allowed such a vibrant spot. The eyeball is horrific and disturbing, and this site is open to people of all ages to view. Even from someone who enjoys horror films, this is not the kind of thing you want popping up when all you are attempting to do is research an actor or director. Disgusting and in poor taste, please remove immediately.
(Not in any way am I affiliated with, or employed by, IMDb.)
(Not in any way am I affiliated with, or employed by, IMDb.)
Leandra,
You should def do the report as Dan says but could you do me a favour and post a link to a page where you see the advert.
For the record, I never suggested changing browsers.
bob
note: I am not staff nor in any way affiliated with IMDb
You should def do the report as Dan says but could you do me a favour and post a link to a page where you see the advert.
For the record, I never suggested changing browsers.
bob
note: I am not staff nor in any way affiliated with IMDb
For example, with a free app (AdBlock) installed, the front page of IMDb looks like this for me:
I would be curious to see what it looks like for others negatively affected by ads.
bob
note: I am not staff nor in any way affiliated with IMDb
I would be curious to see what it looks like for others negatively affected by ads.
bob
note: I am not staff nor in any way affiliated with IMDb
Thank you for that info! I've just added Adblock Plus to my firefox browser and am much happier now!
Joined the community forum JUST for this reason. It's SO disgusting and it should be optional. Here's a pic of what it looks for these who can't see it. 
bluesmanSF, Champion
Ouch! Yeah that's bad. I have Firefox browser with ad block plus and it usually eliminates all the ads. I don't see the ad part, but it's one of the three highlighted titles so I see the one panel (and that's bad enough).
It's Sunday and staff participation will be light...but maybe they'll get this thread and work on it tomorrow!
It's Sunday and staff participation will be light...but maybe they'll get this thread and work on it tomorrow!
Dan Dassow, Champion
I had considered posting the image, but I found it so nauseating that I could not bring myself to post it.
The debut of "The Strain" is tonight. We can hope that the ad campaign may be over by tomorrow. If this ad campaign continues beyond today, let's hope that IMDb's contract with FX allows IMDb staff to withdraw this ad from the home page and other pages that children may visit.
The debut of "The Strain" is tonight. We can hope that the ad campaign may be over by tomorrow. If this ad campaign continues beyond today, let's hope that IMDb's contract with FX allows IMDb staff to withdraw this ad from the home page and other pages that children may visit.
I'm repulsed enough that FX has assurance I will not be a customer of their services ever again.
I'm having difficulty even LOOKING at IMDB due The Strain ad. It's making me feel queasy.
Dan Dassow, Champion
@bluesmanSF,
A web page will never replace good first aid training and a first aid book in an emergency. The repulsive ad reminded me of my boyscout first aid training for removing fishhooks that I received well over forty years ago. If I recall correctly, the boyscout manual stated that a fishhook near the eye required immediate emergency room treatment, that the affected eye should be covered by metal eye patch and/or cotton gauze, and that no attempts should be made to remove the fishhook.
@Monica,
Please forgive the occasional silliness and flights of fancy. The silliness is a defense against encountering strange problems like the one you and others reported.
A web page will never replace good first aid training and a first aid book in an emergency. The repulsive ad reminded me of my boyscout first aid training for removing fishhooks that I received well over forty years ago. If I recall correctly, the boyscout manual stated that a fishhook near the eye required immediate emergency room treatment, that the affected eye should be covered by metal eye patch and/or cotton gauze, and that no attempts should be made to remove the fishhook.
@Monica,
Please forgive the occasional silliness and flights of fancy. The silliness is a defense against encountering strange problems like the one you and others reported.
Ah, I understand. No hard feelings. :)
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bluesmanSF, Champion
@ Dan...yeah, that advice sounds right! Fish hook in the finger is a little different...push it the rest of the way through and back out of the skin and cut off the end. We did that to my uncle and didn't have an antiseptic...gave him a glass of bourbon and he drank it, pushed it through, himself and cut it off...good to go!
@ Monica...sorry. How about I never post here again and you take over for me...when you get to 3,000 helpful replies like I have, I'll take back over...
@ Monica...sorry. How about I never post here again and you take over for me...when you get to 3,000 helpful replies like I have, I'll take back over...
There's no need to be inflammatory.
bluesmanSF, Champion
Oh...didn't know it's only you that gets to do that. Good to know. Or was your demand for me to get out of here non-inflammatory?
Wish they'd implement an ignore list for this board. Jeez...<shrugs>
Wish they'd implement an ignore list for this board. Jeez...<shrugs>
Since IMDB.com doesn't really have much available here to report this sort of thing (previously stated 'report ad' link does not exist for me) I had a chat with an Amazon.com customer service rep mere moments ago (https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/contact-us/181-5074927-8543114?ie=UTF8&language=en_US&am...)
I feel like contacting them might be more effective at getting the point across, seeing as they are affiliated. If you do contact them, I would ask you to understand that the service reps are quite limited but very kind and will do what they can to help. With that in mind, please be courteous interacting with them.
Shout out to Iris for the help.
I feel like contacting them might be more effective at getting the point across, seeing as they are affiliated. If you do contact them, I would ask you to understand that the service reps are quite limited but very kind and will do what they can to help. With that in mind, please be courteous interacting with them.
Shout out to Iris for the help.
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Since IMDB.com doesn't really have much available here to report this sort of thingthis board, especially this "problem" category is for reporting problems (specifically on IMDb.com). I cannot see how going to another site (even if they have the same owner) is going to do anything more. there is about 30 staff members who follow this board, including the CEO of IMDb. I doubt Iris has more clout than anyone of the staffers here.
anyway, I'm a plus 1, it's a tad inappropriate.
I just saw an older post, talking about the same issue from TWO MONTHS ago, so the reaction from imdb is obviously that they don't care. I used AD Block on chrome and that seemed to do the trick. I couldn't bear to look at it any more, made me sick to my stomach.
I could bemoan the fact that Safari (which is what I'm using) has no such ad-block features, but honestly IMDB shouldn't be posting this kind of material in the first place. My view is that the principle of the thing (ensuring a safe and pleasant browsing experience for all) is equally as important as the fact that I personally am experiencing discomfort from the ad.
Giancarlo Cairella, Official Rep
Thank you for all the feedback on our promotion for the show "The Strain"
Some users have reached out to us to let us know that they felt that the image chosen to illustrate this show was inappropriate. We appreciate this feedback, which we have relayed to our advertising partner, and will take it into consideration for future promotional campaigns.
Please rest assured that this ad's run has now ended, and as a result this image is no longer featured on our site.
We apologize for any inconvenience that you may have experienced, and thank you again for your comments.
Some users have reached out to us to let us know that they felt that the image chosen to illustrate this show was inappropriate. We appreciate this feedback, which we have relayed to our advertising partner, and will take it into consideration for future promotional campaigns.
Please rest assured that this ad's run has now ended, and as a result this image is no longer featured on our site.
We apologize for any inconvenience that you may have experienced, and thank you again for your comments.
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Dan Dassow, Champion
Thank you GC.
Thank you for responding. Although I am glad of your assurance that IMDB will more carefully consider their ad choices in the future, I am greatly disappointed and disgusted that they still waited until the designated end of the promotion to remove the ad in question.
Virginia Forest
madpigmadpig