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0 pointsDontCommentMuch3y ago0 comments

Well, ive seen it across three operating systems (Linux, windows, android). So if you've seen it too on Mac/safari, its safe to say its probably a site specific integration. Hopefully unlock origin adds a blocker for it (though definitely not guaranteed as its not technically an ad). In the meantime, might be worth adding a specific block for the pop up element in UBO. Though not sure if the latest safari has UBO support so I don't think that helps you.

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imissfirefox3y ago

I don't think I can get Ublock Origin for my version of Safari (running a 2015 laptop and it stopped being able to update about 1-2 years ago). Edit: looks like they don't make UBO for Safari?

So is this my internet life now? If I have to close this popup on pretty much every site I visit I'm definitely going to pull a Ron Swanson throwing the computer in the dumpster scene.

alphabet90003y ago

if it were me, and i didnt have access to ublock, id try adding the following to the /etc/hosts file:

127.0.0.1 id.google.com

127.0.0.1 accounts.google.com

pretty sure that popup is being served from those domains, that might break other things elsewhere, but might be worth a shot just to see what happens

imissfirefox3y ago

Thank you for the tip. I don't understand what etc/host file is or how to add. I'm not tech oriented. Please clarify, I'm willing to try anything at this point.

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imissfirefox3y ago

I don't think I can get Ublock Origin for my version of Safari (running a 2015 laptop and it stopped being able to update about 1-2 years ago). Edit: looks like they don't make UBO for Safari?

So is this my internet life now? If I have to close this popup on pretty much every site I visit I'm definitely going to pull a Ron Swanson throwing the computer in the dumpster scene.

alphabet90003y ago

if it were me, and i didnt have access to ublock, id try adding the following to the /etc/hosts file:

127.0.0.1 id.google.com

127.0.0.1 accounts.google.com

pretty sure that popup is being served from those domains, that might break other things elsewhere, but might be worth a shot just to see what happens

imissfirefox3y ago

Thank you for the tip. I don't understand what etc/host file is or how to add. I'm not tech oriented. Please clarify, I'm willing to try anything at this point.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse