How to get rid of those stupid little ads?

[zuben el genub]

1. Post a low rating and comment on the positioning of ads. Most devs are very responsive to comments.

2. Use their competitor which would make them try to make theirs better.

3. define "malicious" ads. Most of the ads are from Google's Adsense anyway, so Google should have checked with them already.

Google is good about bad apps, but it still takes a bit for Google to pull them. Why wouldn't the same apply to malicious apps (if there are any yet)

While not malicious, I have seen a couple that were close to advertising semi pornographic sites. I do have general only checked for what can be downloaded. I did not check to allow interest based ads, as there are not too many astronomical dealers that advertise that way, and Google apparently cannot tell the difference between astrology and astronomy. I don't want a lot of "Madame X knows all" ads.

And I'm torked at Groupon. Most of the stuff is like the Gold C books. They have nothing I want. The more people tout it, the less I like it.

I usually don't play games, so I've never seen Angry Birds. I do like Bejeweled.

 

[A.Nonymous]

Google is good about bad apps, but it still takes a bit for Google to pull them. Why wouldn't the same apply to malicious apps (if there are any yet)

While not malicious, I have seen a couple that were close to advertising semi pornographic sites. I do have general only checked for what can be downloaded. I did not check to allow interest based ads, as there are not too many astronomical dealers that advertise that way, and Google apparently cannot tell the difference between astrology and astronomy. I don't want a lot of "Madame X knows all" ads.

And I'm torked at Groupon. Most of the stuff is like the Gold C books. They have nothing I want. The more people tout it, the less I like it.

I usually don't play games, so I've never seen Angry Birds. I do like Bejeweled.

They're the same thing really. Let's be honest.

 

[zuben el genub]

What's the same thing?
I'd prefer an ad that certain eyepieces were on sale at a store I dealt with. I wouldn't mind Adorama and B&H Video. I get their newsletters anyway.

Go check out the post by whitenoiz in this forum

Astrology and Astronomy only have the Latin root in common. Astrologers don't believe in precession if some of them even know what it is.

 

[Bob Maxey]

Astrology and Astronomy only have the Latin root in common. Astrologers don't believe in precession if some of them even know what it is.

But Astro Burgers are still ok, right?

 

[A.Nonymous]

What's the same thing?
I'd prefer an ad that certain eyepieces were on sale at a store I dealt with. I wouldn't mind Adorama and B&H Video. I get their newsletters anyway.

Go check out the post by whitenoiz in this forum

Astrology and Astronomy only have the Latin root in common. Astrologers don't believe in precession if some of them even know what it is.

Once upon a time I had a heated debate with someone who argued that astronomy was immoral because it promoted paganism. All astronomers were going to burn in hell for their necromancing and ungodly ways. This was after I mentioned to someone that I was thinking of taking an astronomy class at the observatory.

 

[pappabacon]

One of the few things I have a hard time with with Android phones. Case in point: Words with Friends. There is no option to purchase it and are stuck with the ads. I would gladly pay $5 for apps that I like to use a lot if they were closer to their iTunes counterparts.

 

[bennylava]

There are a number of options here.

Regarding Angry Birds, I think Rovio have found a way around the block as ads are apparently still appearing.

But seriously, there are devs who rely on the revenue generated by those ads to make a living.

How do you get paid? Maybe you employer should use "paycheck block".

I really couldn't care less if they have a family to feed.

1. So do I. In case yall haven't noticed, its a dog eat dog world where everyone must survive on their own. I didn't know these devs were a bunch of charity cases.

2. I do not pirate anything. I abhor theft in all its forms. So I'll be damned if I get told that I should pay (or suffer through annoying ads trying to get me to pay) for stuff that I don't want.

3. Blame the morons doing the marketing, not me. Its not our fault they stupidly chose to give the app away for free when they could have just as easily charged for it and then they wouldn't have to whore out to the stupid ads. Or push paying for something else they're selling. I have bought MANY an app and I don't have one problem paying reasonable prices for good software.

So all those sob stories can go suck it. Sorry but once again, this here be the real world. I too work hard for a living so they'll get no sympathy there.

 

[chanchan05]

I really couldn't care less if they have a family to feed.

1. So do I. In case yall haven't noticed, its a dog eat dog world where everyone must survive on their own. I didn't know these devs were a bunch of charity cases.

2. I do not pirate anything. I abhor theft in all its forms. So I'll be damned if I get told that I should pay (or suffer through annoying ads trying to get me to pay) for stuff that I don't want.

3. Blame the morons doing the marketing, not me. Its not our fault they stupidly chose to give the app away for free when they could have just as easily charged for it and then they wouldn't have to whore out to the stupid ads. Or push paying for something else they're selling. I have bought MANY an app and I don't have one problem paying reasonable prices for good software.

So all those sob stories can go suck it. Sorry but once again, this here be the real world. I too work hard for a living so they'll get no sympathy there.

Pushing an app to be paid would in the long run mean less income. A dev would earn more money on a free app with ads which thousands will download, than a free app where a few hundred will pay for. The market is larger in countries outside the US and Europe, but payment options are few, which makes free apps with ads a better money making venture, IN THE LONG RUN. Especially if the developer is from those areas. If you are so abhorrent about the ads, then find a paid app then without it.

 

[dan330]

I really couldn't care less if they have a family to feed.

1. So do I. In case yall haven't noticed, its a dog eat dog world where everyone must survive on their own. I didn't know these devs were a bunch of charity cases.

2. I do not pirate anything. I abhor theft in all its forms. So I'll be damned if I get told that I should pay (or suffer through annoying ads trying to get me to pay) for stuff that I don't want.

3. Blame the morons doing the marketing, not me. Its not our fault they stupidly chose to give the app away for free when they could have just as easily charged for it and then they wouldn't have to whore out to the stupid ads. Or push paying for something else they're selling. I have bought MANY an app and I don't have one problem paying reasonable prices for good software.

So all those sob stories can go suck it. Sorry but once again, this here be the real world. I too work hard for a living so they'll get no sympathy there.

this is the real world..
and you are free not to use those apps that have ads...

they can do as they please.. they can develop apps the way they want.. and get paid the way they want.

you can do as you want.. and not use them...

if you dont like it... you spend time learning and creating the app you need.. and put it out for free.. or for $$ ..
your choice..

you sound like person that does not like to hear others tell you what you should do... so? why are you telling the devs what to do?

 

[B2L]

But Astro Burgers are still ok, right?

I'm pretty sure most people don't know what Astro Burgers are, unless they are from Utah.

I really couldn't care less if they have a family to feed.

1. So do I. In case yall haven't noticed, its a dog eat dog world where everyone must survive on their own. I didn't know these devs were a bunch of charity cases.

2. I do not pirate anything. I abhor theft in all its forms. So I'll be damned if I get told that I should pay (or suffer through annoying ads trying to get me to pay) for stuff that I don't want.

3. Blame the morons doing the marketing, not me. Its not our fault they stupidly chose to give the app away for free when they could have just as easily charged for it and then they wouldn't have to whore out to the stupid ads. Or push paying for something else they're selling. I have bought MANY an app and I don't have one problem paying reasonable prices for good software.

So all those sob stories can go suck it. Sorry but once again, this here be the real world. I too work hard for a living so they'll get no sympathy there.

Like Dan330 said up above, simply don't use apps that have ads then. No one is requiring you to use apps with ads. If you need to use an app that is only available with ads, It's your choice don't use it or deal with the ads.

No one is giving you sob stories. You say you work hard, now just think if it was your job to develop apps.

Would you rather work for free? or would you like to get paid?

 

[zuben el genub]

Trouble is - some of the ads are getting dangerously close to phishing. There's still a lot of people that think that if Google or Apple allow it, it must be OK.

Apps should also tell you that they are ad supported. Just like computer programs will get listed as adware, nagware, or free.

Market should also let you delete from your apps what you tried, and uninstalled because it didn't work, or was just junk. Seeing what is deleted and why and adding that to a rating for an app might help. Conscientious devs do read and help, but what about those just wanting a quick buck?

I do prefer to pay for apps - however, I would like a decent trial period not just 15 minutes. It took that long to download a paid app over wifi. ( had a large DB)

The ads need to be vetted. Most are probably from reliable sources, but will they all be in the future? I just saw one "Claim your free Ipad2" I certainly wouldn't click on that.

 

[chanchan05]

Apps should also tell you that they are ad supported. Just like computer programs will get listed as adware, nagware, or free.

Most apps do tell you that they are app supported, if you bother to read the description entirely

Market should also let you delete from your apps what you tried, and uninstalled because it didn't work, or was just junk. Seeing what is deleted and why and adding that to a rating for an app might help. Conscientious devs do read and help, but what about those just wanting a quick buck?

I dont understand this part. You can uninstall any app you tried if you did not want it.

I do prefer to pay for apps - however, I would like a decent trial period not just 15 minutes. It took that long to download a paid app over wifi. ( had a large DB)

This I understand though. Some paid apps do have trial/demo versions though.

The ads need to be vetted. Most are probably from reliable sources, but will they all be in the future? I just saw one "Claim your free Ipad2" I certainly wouldn't click on that.

Personally, I dont even "see" the ads. Oh I know where they are positioned. I notice them, but in the end, while I use the apps, they become like invisible to me, while I focus only on the things I am doing.



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[SocaLand]

I really couldn't care less if they have a family to feed.

1. So do I. In case yall haven't noticed, its a dog eat dog world where everyone must survive on their own. I didn't know these devs were a bunch of charity cases.

2. I do not pirate anything. I abhor theft in all its forms. So I'll be damned if I get told that I should pay (or suffer through annoying ads trying to get me to pay) for stuff that I don't want.

3. Blame the morons doing the marketing, not me. Its not our fault they stupidly chose to give the app away for free when they could have just as easily charged for it and then they wouldn't have to whore out to the stupid ads. Or push paying for something else they're selling. I have bought MANY an app and I don't have one problem paying reasonable prices for good software.

So all those sob stories can go suck it. Sorry but once again, this here be the real world. I too work hard for a living so they'll get no sympathy there.

Your "dog eat dog" world completely ignores "cool cats." And if you believe everyone must "survive on their own". I don't envy whatever environment you're living in. As for being "told what to pay for" by ads, pretty absurd statement don't you think? That's the price of the app! Don't like the price, remove it and move on. No need to come here voiding your stock pile of Ayn Rand bile upon us simple folk.

Seriously, your post is a shining example rudeness and absurdity made possible by the anonymity offered by the internet. I mean, in 3 paragraphs you were able to fit in all this.

"couldn't care less if they have a family to feed"
"I didn't know these devs were a bunch of charity cases"
"Blame the morons...."
"Its not our fault they stupidly chose..."
"then they wouldn't have to whore out..."
"So all those sob stories can go suck it."

Wow.

 

[Slug]

As posted several times, the answer to getting rid of adverts in ad-supported apps is either buy the premium no-ad version (if available), run them in offline mode or stop using the app. It's really that simple.