Cherishthepast 20 Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) Why do they (lapbandtalk) allow banners that promote eating crap? Everytime I login to the site I see ads for cupcakes, ice cream... - WHY? The sad thing is I never really think about eating this crap until I see it thrown in my face. This is the last place this stuff should be advertised on. Yes, I'm venting . Ready to scream:mad2: I'm thankful for ability not to act on the cravings these ads bring about - not always easy. However, what about folk that aren't able to block this nonsense out or am I the only one getting these? Edited November 9, 2010 by Cherishthepast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrenBird 11 Posted November 9, 2010 I was thinking the same thing when I joined. The blue cupcake really made me hungry. I just blocked the ads from coming up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cherishthepast 20 Posted November 9, 2010 How do you block these things? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrenBird 11 Posted November 9, 2010 How do you block these things? What browser are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cherishthepast 20 Posted November 10, 2010 I'm using explorer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrenBird 11 Posted November 10, 2010 I'm using explorer This might help: How To Block Ads In Internet Explorer | Internet | Technize - Be Techdated Or you can google your version and put 'how to block ads'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeniada 9 Posted November 10, 2010 I use firefox and dont see any food banners....only lapband and gastric sleeve banners... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melzie_99 22 Posted November 10, 2010 I use firefox and dont see any food banners....only LAP-BAND® and gastric sleeve banners... *************** I'm using Windows and all I get are lap band and Protein drink ads as well...man, the food ads have to suck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mariasha 3 Posted November 10, 2010 Use Firefox and install the adblock plus extension. No more ads on the Internet anywhere. I was recentley using someone elses laptop that only had Internet explored on it. I was shocked at the amount of ads. I'd forgotten how painful it was to use the Internet with ads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrenBird 11 Posted November 10, 2010 I can see cupcakes. lol. They're so pretty though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Borchers 0 Posted November 10, 2010 They pay for the Website. Thats what keeps it free for us to use. Not to bad when you think about what we are getting for free. Lots of support from Bandies like us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElfiePoo 109 Posted November 10, 2010 Nope...only see ads for Protein drinks and band ads. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cwm812 11 Posted November 10, 2010 This is really weird. I use Google Chrome and I never see any food ads. Lots of ads for Protein drinks and band doctors, but never a cupcake... Cindy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kll724 3,055 Posted November 10, 2010 I use firefox and dont see any food banners....only LAP-BAND® and gastric sleeve banners... I, also, use firefox; I only get Lapband adds, Isopure, and plastic surgery adds, too! I sure am glad I don't get the food adds. HATE watching some shows on TV when all you see are food adds, and you don't even want that food anymore! Karen(kll724) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KikstersRT 0 Posted November 10, 2010 I've seen the food ads as well...and thought the same thing. I just think of it as "yep, look at the crap I used to eat that brought me here..." I use it as motivation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites