Pop Ups

[Christina Ogilvie]

Assignment 7
Social Issues
Part A
New IE may burst pop-up bubble
http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20031124.gtpopnov24/BNSto
ry/Technology/?query=computers

This article from www.globeandmail.com talks about the problem of
pop-ups when people surf the internet and how Microsoft has responded to
the complaints of customers. The article mentions that AOL, Google and
Yahoo offer people the opportunity to block unwanted pop-ups although
these systems have some set backs. Some block windows you need to see
while not blocking others. Google has said that "millions" of people
have downloaded their toolbar to block pop ups. Google and Yahoo offer
ways to block pop-ups because "they will benefit from the shift in
advertising dollars to contextual ads. Also, by making their search
toolbar resident on the user's browser, they drive traffic to their own
site."
Microsoft has said they will add a pop-up blocker to their IE
(internet explorer) in the new edition of Windows XP. Richard Smith, a
well-known security and privacy expert said in the article "If Microsoft
does it right ... I think we will see a big drop in the use of pop-ups,"
The article goes on to mention how most well established companies
who would have the power to fight these pop-up blockers won¹t because
they don¹t use that method of advertising. Because many companies know
how much customers detest pop-up ads.
Both companies and web surfers believe that it is time to put an end
to pop-ups and they are all putting the best foot forward towards
developing the softweat capeable of blocking all of them.

[Heather Ray]

Post by Christina Ogilvie
Assignment 7
Social Issues
Part A
New IE may burst pop-up bubble
http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20031124.gtpopnov24/BNSto
ry/Technology/?query=computers
This article from www.globeandmail.com talks about the problem of
pop-ups when people surf the internet and how Microsoft has responded to
the complaints of customers. The article mentions that AOL, Google and
Yahoo offer people the opportunity to block unwanted pop-ups although
these systems have some set backs. Some block windows you need to see
while not blocking others. Google has said that "millions" of people
have downloaded their toolbar to block pop ups. Google and Yahoo offer
ways to block pop-ups because "they will benefit from the shift in
advertising dollars to contextual ads. Also, by making their search
toolbar resident on the user's browser, they drive traffic to their own
site."
Microsoft has said they will add a pop-up blocker to their IE
(internet explorer) in the new edition of Windows XP. Richard Smith, a
well-known security and privacy expert said in the article "If Microsoft
does it right ... I think we will see a big drop in the use of pop-ups,"
The article goes on to mention how most well established companies
who would have the power to fight these pop-up blockers won¹t because
they don¹t use that method of advertising. Because many companies know
how much customers detest pop-up ads.
Both companies and web surfers believe that it is time to put an end
to pop-ups and they are all putting the best foot forward towards
developing the softweat capeable of blocking all of them.

Response to: PopUps

This article discusses an issue that drives many people crazy. No body
really likes the annoying pop ups that appear everything your trying to
get work done. I believe that goodle and yahoo should offer blocks to
pop-ups and that this will become a popular thing, especially after MS
adds this feature to their new, updated windows program. The days of pop
ups could be on the way out, and surfing the net may become less
stressful, annoying and like surfing a giant commerical, which now a
days tends to be the feeling.

[Emily Wasylycia]

Post by Christina Ogilvie
Assignment 7
Social Issues
Part A
New IE may burst pop-up bubble
http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20031124.gtpopnov24/BNSto
ry/Technology/?query=computers
This article from www.globeandmail.com talks about the problem of
pop-ups when people surf the internet and how Microsoft has responded to
the complaints of customers. The article mentions that AOL, Google and
Yahoo offer people the opportunity to block unwanted pop-ups although
these systems have some set backs. Some block windows you need to see
while not blocking others. Google has said that "millions" of people
have downloaded their toolbar to block pop ups. Google and Yahoo offer
ways to block pop-ups because "they will benefit from the shift in
advertising dollars to contextual ads. Also, by making their search
toolbar resident on the user's browser, they drive traffic to their own
site."
Microsoft has said they will add a pop-up blocker to their IE
(internet explorer) in the new edition of Windows XP. Richard Smith, a
well-known security and privacy expert said in the article "If Microsoft
does it right ... I think we will see a big drop in the use of pop-ups,"
The article goes on to mention how most well established companies
who would have the power to fight these pop-up blockers won¹t because
they don¹t use that method of advertising. Because many companies know
how much customers detest pop-up ads.
Both companies and web surfers believe that it is time to put an end
to pop-ups and they are all putting the best foot forward towards
developing the softweat capeable of blocking all of them.

From personal experience with annoying pop-ups, I would be highly in
favour of downloading something that would stop them. Everytime I seem
to be on the computer at home, tons of pop-ups come on the screen,
disrupting what I'm doing.
Creating ways to block pop-ups is an excellent idea for Google, Yahoo
and Microsoft, because people will appreciate it and rely on these
organizations when using their computers.
Hopefully now I will be able to go home and download something like
this and stop experiencing the pain of pop-ups.
-Emily Wasylycia

[Roshni Patel]

Post by Christina Ogilvie
Assignment 7
Social Issues
Part A
New IE may burst pop-up bubble
http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20031124.gtpopnov24/BNSto
ry/Technology/?query=computers
This article from www.globeandmail.com talks about the problem of
pop-ups when people surf the internet and how Microsoft has responded to
the complaints of customers. The article mentions that AOL, Google and
Yahoo offer people the opportunity to block unwanted pop-ups although
these systems have some set backs. Some block windows you need to see
while not blocking others. Google has said that "millions" of people
have downloaded their toolbar to block pop ups. Google and Yahoo offer
ways to block pop-ups because "they will benefit from the shift in
advertising dollars to contextual ads. Also, by making their search
toolbar resident on the user's browser, they drive traffic to their own
site."
Microsoft has said they will add a pop-up blocker to their IE
(internet explorer) in the new edition of Windows XP. Richard Smith, a
well-known security and privacy expert said in the article "If Microsoft
does it right ... I think we will see a big drop in the use of pop-ups,"
The article goes on to mention how most well established companies
who would have the power to fight these pop-up blockers won¹t because
they don¹t use that method of advertising. Because many companies know
how much customers detest pop-up ads.
Both companies and web surfers believe that it is time to put an end
to pop-ups and they are all putting the best foot forward towards
developing the softweat capeable of blocking all of them.

I am constantly bombarded by pop ups... some times more than others
depending on the site i'm at. I downloaded a pop up blocker which
actually blocked ALL pop ups, but the 30 day free trial is over :(
Hopefully, Microsoft comes up with a way to block these annoying pop ups
forever!

[m22ng]

I own a laptop and it's kind of old and living in resident doesn't
always have the fastest internet connection either. Pop ups are
constantly showing up when I use the internet, especially the
promotional ones. Sometimes they pop up so often that my computer
freezes in which I am forced to restart my laptop. This is always very
frustrating so I have indeed been looking for a program that will
eliminate pop ups all together.

[rebecca mclaren]

Post by Christina Ogilvie
Assignment 7
Social Issues
Part A
New IE may burst pop-up bubble
http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20031124.gtpopnov24/BNSto
ry/Technology/?query=computers
This article from www.globeandmail.com talks about the problem of
pop-ups when people surf the internet and how Microsoft has responded to
the complaints of customers. The article mentions that AOL, Google and
Yahoo offer people the opportunity to block unwanted pop-ups although
these systems have some set backs. Some block windows you need to see
while not blocking others. Google has said that "millions" of people
have downloaded their toolbar to block pop ups. Google and Yahoo offer
ways to block pop-ups because "they will benefit from the shift in
advertising dollars to contextual ads. Also, by making their search
toolbar resident on the user's browser, they drive traffic to their own
site."
Microsoft has said they will add a pop-up blocker to their IE
(internet explorer) in the new edition of Windows XP. Richard Smith, a
well-known security and privacy expert said in the article "If Microsoft
does it right ... I think we will see a big drop in the use of pop-ups,"
The article goes on to mention how most well established companies
who would have the power to fight these pop-up blockers won¹t because
they don¹t use that method of advertising. Because many companies know
how much customers detest pop-up ads.
Both companies and web surfers believe that it is time to put an end
to pop-ups and they are all putting the best foot forward towards
developing the softweat capeable of blocking all of them.

It is good to know that Microsoft is making an effort to stop pop-ups.
They are more annoying than useful anyway, most people are just annoyed
by them and exit right away, very few people read them. This defeats
the purpose of having them to begin with.

[Jessica Voll]

Post by Christina Ogilvie
Assignment 7
Social Issues
Part A
New IE may burst pop-up bubble
http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20031124.gtpopnov24/BNSto
ry/Technology/?query=computers
This article from www.globeandmail.com talks about the problem of
pop-ups when people surf the internet and how Microsoft has responded to
the complaints of customers. The article mentions that AOL, Google and
Yahoo offer people the opportunity to block unwanted pop-ups although
these systems have some set backs. Some block windows you need to see
while not blocking others. Google has said that "millions" of people
have downloaded their toolbar to block pop ups. Google and Yahoo offer
ways to block pop-ups because "they will benefit from the shift in
advertising dollars to contextual ads. Also, by making their search
toolbar resident on the user's browser, they drive traffic to their own
site."
Microsoft has said they will add a pop-up blocker to their IE
(internet explorer) in the new edition of Windows XP. Richard Smith, a
well-known security and privacy expert said in the article "If Microsoft
does it right ... I think we will see a big drop in the use of pop-ups,"
The article goes on to mention how most well established companies
who would have the power to fight these pop-up blockers won¹t because
they don¹t use that method of advertising. Because many companies know
how much customers detest pop-up ads.
Both companies and web surfers believe that it is time to put an end
to pop-ups and they are all putting the best foot forward towards
developing the softweat capeable of blocking all of them.

Christina,

Your article was pretty relevant. I can't stand pop-ups. However,
I'm not sure they are soooo annoying that they "must" be banned. DId you
read about the guy who got sued $250,000 for uttering deaththreats to
employees from companies and colleagues who sent him to websites with
popups? I think that's pretty extreme. I wonder why there just isn't a
ban on popups...

Jess