A new battleground has opened up on the internet. Maybe you've noticed the following software implemented when you visit a particular website. Over the past couple of months, the software has gained in popularity. For those not familar with the program, it is a piece of software that determines whether your computer has software that blocks pop-up adverts. If it detects that you are running anti-pop up software, it blocks you from ENTERING ANY SITE that has anti-leech software ENABLED.
The argument made by anti-leech software users is that webmasters have every right to block you from entering their domain. The point they are trying to make is that you are blocking their source of income. After all they need the pop-up advertisements to make a profit or to keep their sites running. Likewise users make the following arguments: Why on earth should a user have to wait for numerous pop-ups to load? And for that matter, why should a user let websites implant numerous tracking cookies on their computer? After all, ad companies do not own the computer sitting in your den, bedroom or basement do they? Do they have a right to interfere with our system? Most will agree that pop-up advertisements are awful. They are unnecessary obstacles that interfere with a user's ability to browse easily on the internet and which have the ability to introduce spyware or adware that can be harmful to your computer. Faced with all these additional windows popping up, a user may find that their (older) computer has crashed or locked up. Technology is supposed to make life easier. Not harder! Here's another case where technology has the opposite effect. Instead of acting as a stress reliever, it turns out it is a source of frustration for many! Have a good day folks! Signed, GKB
