This will be the least important of all forum comments in the history of unimportant Internet forum comments, ever, but, 

1. the article / blog post in question is by the CEO, so it kinda counts, and 

2. nobody knows I'm a cat...

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It's also interesting that AdBlock (as in this one, which is now managed by BetaFish) created by Michael Gundlach a loooong time ago, when he noticed the creators of AdBlock Plus (the other one now managed by Eyeo) weren't interested in supporting Google Chrome.

Yet that AdBlock Plus was inspired by an original project "AdBlock" which was long abandoned, which in itself wasn't really linked to the current AdBlock or AdBlock Plus that were inspired by the "original and now abandoned" version.

It's a strange thing really, almost like your long lost identical twin ;)

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Adblock or adblock plus is the answer to block unwanted ads in any browser. But before using these extensions you want to know which one perform and improve the user experience.

Hi Rhana. Absolutely agree with every single word! The onlything which keep me far from spam, besides adblock, is https://spamguardapp.com/dashboard. It's an epitome of protection in a social network . Highly recommed!

Hey Rhana!

I've located one more Bulk Opt-Out Tool, this one's for the Australian Digital Advertising Alliance or ADAA

Not sure why I didn't mention it before! Again it's good to use this one alongside all the others.

Hi Rhana, I think I posted the details, but the post isn't showing yet. Is it still in the Moderation Queue?

Don't worry if it vanished, I can grab them again easily :)

Hi!

@Rhana here you go:

First the Personalised Ads Opt-Out tools, it's highly recommended to put CatBlock on "Paws mode" (lol) and close down any other tabs in your browser before using them, so that the tools can work properly - but of course make sure to bring CatBlock out of its Cat Nap when you're done. These tools WILL NOT block Ads completely, but will turn off the personalisation (if you clear out cookies you need to repeat this).

NAI Opt-Out

DAA Opt-Out

DAA (Canada) Opt-Out

EDAA Opt-Out

These four are "Meta" or "Super" opt-out tools - they basically let you set bulk opt-outs in a couple of clicks. TIP: Use the Opt-Out tools on ALL FOUR sites for the maximum coverage :) Don't worry, they don't tread on each others feet, and won't interfere with the Opt-Outs from the other three. If an Opt-Out is set by one of them, the other three will respect that. If you currently have "opt-in" status with an ad company, the tools will zap the "opt-in" cookies and toss them into a black hole. They then get replaced with freshly baked Opt-Out cookies. In the event that you don't have either way set yet, the tools will set an Opt-Out anyway.

Also, as promised, I do have the details I mentioned earlier, I am UK based, so it's easier for me to keep track of them.

Please note that these only apply if you are in the UK, your mileage may vary elsewhere.

Got a SPAM text or phone call on your phone? It's really easy to report it.

First things first, if it was a text message, forward the text message to 7726 (which spells SPAM), this is FREE from all UK mobiles. You'll get a reply within a few seconds asking you to reply back with the phone number that sent the message. Simply reply to that message with the phone number that sent the spam, wait for another reply and your report will be sent! ALL messages sent to 7726 from a UK mobile are FREE, even if your phone alerts you otherwise.

If it was a spam call, it's a similar process - firstly, text the work CALL to 7726, when you get a reply back, reply to that message with the phone number that called you, wait for confirmation and you're done.

Not sure how to forward text messages? No problem:

How to forward texts on Android

And on an iPhone

It's also useful to report these pests to the ICO here

It also helps to Register with the TPS

MPS

MPS Baby

FPS

And the Other FPS