Re: Firefox is too eager
On 2013-03-14 19:43 +0100, Joel Roth wrote:
> There are some recent behaviors that I find invasive:
>
> When I open a link in a new tab, I often get a new
> window as well, frequently to the same site, that
> I have to close.
>
> Some are windows from news sites, asking me to subscribe.
>
> When I roll over a link, it often pops up a window,
> small or large, that I have to close.
>
> I feel I am not in control (sort a Windows/Mac thing
> where the behavior is what the developer wants to
> give me) not what I specifically ask for.
>
> What are my alternatives to get a more user-driven experience?
> Is this all coming from Javascript?
Quite possible, depending on the sites you visit.
> Is there a general way to solve
> the issue, or do I need to research specific add-ons for
> popups, rollovers, etc., etc.
Turn off JavaScript. If that is too invasive, install the Adblock Plus
and NoScript extensions.
Cheers,
Sven
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