Comments on: Chrome Ad Blockers: AdThwart Vs. AdBlock , Round 1 http://x-pose.org/2010/01/chrome-ad-blockers-adthwart-vs-adblock-round-1/ Techy, SEO, PHP Kinda Stuff Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:48:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Guest http://x-pose.org/2010/01/chrome-ad-blockers-adthwart-vs-adblock-round-1/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Guest Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:01:14 +0000 http://x-pose.org/?p=72#comment-48 Ability to block ads gives to Chrome little chance to compete with such well made browsers as Opera and Firefox. But it still remain one of 'better than IE'. There is at least one up to date browser which not better? Ability to block ads gives to Chrome little chance to compete with such well made browsers as Opera and Firefox. But it still remain one of 'better than IE'. There is at least one up to date browser which not better?

]]> By: Michael http://x-pose.org/2010/01/chrome-ad-blockers-adthwart-vs-adblock-round-1/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Michael Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:38:34 +0000 http://x-pose.org/?p=72#comment-9 Thanks again for the feedback, Brant!<br> - yes, it's open source -- but I need to put a license file in place. While anyone can access the source once they install the extension, I'll be putting it up on Google Code shortly.<br> - The button does need to notify you if you uninstalled AdBlock and left the button in place -- it will tell you to right click it and choose Uninstall which will remove it completely.<br> - Your confusion about how to edit a blocked ad is a great point! I'll add a link to the end of the blacklist wizard, pointing you to the Options page (where you can manually add/replace/remove filters.)<br><br>You're doing the community a service with these posts -- keep 'em coming!<br><br>- Michael Thanks again for the feedback, Brant!
– yes, it's open source — but I need to put a license file in place. While anyone can access the source once they install the extension, I'll be putting it up on Google Code shortly.
– The button does need to notify you if you uninstalled AdBlock and left the button in place — it will tell you to right click it and choose Uninstall which will remove it completely.
– Your confusion about how to edit a blocked ad is a great point! I'll add a link to the end of the blacklist wizard, pointing you to the Options page (where you can manually add/replace/remove filters.)

You're doing the community a service with these posts — keep 'em coming!

- Michael

]]> By: Brant Tedeschi http://x-pose.org/2010/01/chrome-ad-blockers-adthwart-vs-adblock-round-1/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Brant Tedeschi Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:23:57 +0000 http://x-pose.org/?p=72#comment-8 Thanks for checking out the review Michael. Just trying to do my part. :)<br><br>I will keep an eye out for the new release and update my review. AdThwart also just added the ability to block in-text ads, so it should be interesting to see who comes out on top.<br><br>I'll be sure to do more pagespeed tests as well because that is a key point. Thanks for checking out the review Michael. Just trying to do my part. :)

I will keep an eye out for the new release and update my review. AdThwart also just added the ability to block in-text ads, so it should be interesting to see who comes out on top.

I'll be sure to do more pagespeed tests as well because that is a key point.

]]> By: Michael http://x-pose.org/2010/01/chrome-ad-blockers-adthwart-vs-adblock-round-1/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Michael Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:34:49 +0000 http://x-pose.org/?p=72#comment-7 Brant,<br><br>This is Michael, the AdBlock developer. You're the first person to compare these two ad blockers -- well done!<br><br>I am actually an hour or two away from releasing a new version with an optional browser action icon, which actually lives by the Wrench instead of within the address bar as AdThwart does. It will allow blacklisting and whitelisting without using keyboard shortcuts, for those who prefer that approach. I hope you'll update your post at that point! :) Brant,

This is Michael, the AdBlock developer. You're the first person to compare these two ad blockers — well done!

I am actually an hour or two away from releasing a new version with an optional browser action icon, which actually lives by the Wrench instead of within the address bar as AdThwart does. It will allow blacklisting and whitelisting without using keyboard shortcuts, for those who prefer that approach. I hope you'll update your post at that point! :)

]]> By: me http://x-pose.org/2010/01/chrome-ad-blockers-adthwart-vs-adblock-round-1/comment-page-1/#comment-6 me Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:49:41 +0000 http://x-pose.org/?p=72#comment-6 From a technical point of view I prefer Adblock too. But on the other hand, Adthwart seems to be open source, with a public repository on Github, while you cannot find that much information about Adblock - it's not even possible to find a license of something like this. That's my number one reason, why I'm still using Adtwhart. From a technical point of view I prefer Adblock too. But on the other hand, Adthwart seems to be open source, with a public repository on Github, while you cannot find that much information about Adblock – it's not even possible to find a license of something like this. That's my number one reason, why I'm still using Adtwhart.

]]> By: Brant Tedeschi http://x-pose.org/2010/01/chrome-ad-blockers-adthwart-vs-adblock-round-1/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Brant Tedeschi Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:42:02 +0000 http://x-pose.org/?p=72#comment-5 Good point, for now they are ad hiders. Good point, for now they are ad hiders.

]]> By: Mr. Kaylian http://x-pose.org/2010/01/chrome-ad-blockers-adthwart-vs-adblock-round-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Mr. Kaylian Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:36:42 +0000 http://x-pose.org/?p=72#comment-4 As Chrome doesn't have Content Policy yet, and can't actually block ads before they load, these are in fact page element hiders. They do a great job though, considering what's missing from Chrome at present.<br><br>The best way is to use a local proxy application like BFilter, Proxomitron or Privoxy. Then use one of these extensions to clean up page elements you don't like. Sorted! As Chrome doesn't have Content Policy yet, and can't actually block ads before they load, these are in fact page element hiders. They do a great job though, considering what's missing from Chrome at present.

The best way is to use a local proxy application like BFilter, Proxomitron or Privoxy. Then use one of these extensions to clean up page elements you don't like. Sorted!

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