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[Cataliste]

Requirements:
Mozilla Firefox: http://www.mozilla.com
Adblock Extension: https://addons.mozil...g/firefox/1865/


Ok. Install all of that, if you prefer IE, tough shit. Now fire up Firefox, navigate to http://www.neopets.com

Ok, to block the buttons at the bottom left (in the sidebar) we use Adblock Plus's ability to block ads based on their element location.

Now, open up Adblock Plus's preferences. Click "Add New Filter". Put this in there:

CODE

neopets.com#*(id=ban_spacer)
http://images.neopets.com/buttons/*
http://images.neopets.com/*ads*/

Input each one individually. This will remove the ads at the top of the page, and remove that ugly yellow bar that would normally be there. It will also remove the damn buttons on left sidebar.

As an added bonus, install https://addons.mozil...g/firefox/1136/ Select EasyList after restarting Firefox. This will block 90% of the ads on the web (user maintained RegEx's).

The blocking of the Element "ban_spacer" was assisted with AdBlock Plus Element Hiding Helper, found at https://addons.mozil...g/firefox/4364/ It's great for assisting in blocking annoying white spaces, etc.

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Optionally you can block the text "THIS PAGE CONTAINS PAID ADVERTISEMENTS" with this:

CODE

neopets.com#FONT(class=sf)(color=#333333)

And the entire footer can be blocked with:

CODE

neopets.com##FONT.sf:first-child

The footer is the text at the bottom of the page:

NEOPETS, characters, logos, names and all related indicia
are trademarks of Neopets, Inc., © 1999-2007.
® denotes Reg. US Pat. & TM Office. All rights reserved.
PRIVACY POLICY | Safety Tips | Contact Us | About Us | Press Kit
Use of this site signifies your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions

**BUMP**

Edited by Cataliste, 20 March 2007 - 04:20 AM.

[Black Flame]

Thank you Cataliste!! I've been having trouble with ads and firefox for weeks! Thank you so much!

[Chimander]

Wow, this is incredibly useful. Seems to speed up loading by quite a bit.

Firefox ftw ^.^

[flooble]

!!!!

Thanks so much, I just installed it, can't wait to try it out!

[seanzi]

this is pure quality no more sluggish loading times loading up stuff you dont even want or need!!

[Cataliste]

I made this predominantly because I am on I am on satellite, so I get to download 450Mb per hour, if I bypass that number, the internet is shut down for a few hours. This saves massively on load times. Your welcome.

[Zeeky]

I love you.

[Cataliste]

I love me too.

[palmirastar]

Block Google Ads: In "Add New Filter", put this in there:

http://pagead2.googl...ead/show_ads.js

[cibong]

good~~thanks...
worked well for me..
do u feel that neopets more faster after block the advertisement?

[serina]

thanx just instaling it

[cibong]

just found that..it block yahoo add too..that let the "log out" button is dissapeared~~
XD

[LastI]

My friend, I love you for this post! No more horiffic ads about "Butt Plugs" or something like that, or creepy bug ones.

[Auron]

tyvm, very useful.

[Cataliste]

You are all more than welcome.

[aznmonky]

A++ guide i wish i could show my love thanks so much

[magda11us]

Wow nice job, this goes really fast.

[Cataliste]

Wow nice job, this goes really fast.

I AM a sexy bitch....

[Sorrow]

Very good! Thank you!

[chalupabatman]

I feel dumb because I have been using firefox for a while and I didn't know you could add on stuff. Thanks a lot.

[Nine]

Ah, I was trying to think up how to block those ads but I was using opera but now I'm using FireFox for all neopets related things now.

Erm, do you have any suggestions for the ugly grey bar at the top of the new layout?

Nvm, is't there when I don't use the default layout.

Edited by Nine, 18 February 2008 - 05:58 PM.

[Sunset]

Wow I may have to try that tomorrow, I though I read in the neopain times though it was a freezeable offence to do it though and anyone caught will be frozen ... but im not sure I could be getting 2 different editorials mixed up in my head ... gonna try it tomorrow anyways I think Thanks for the guide I think its gonna help a lot

[Cataliste]

Wow I may have to try that tomorrow, I though I read in the neopain times though it was a freezeable offence to do it though and anyone caught will be frozen ... but im not sure I could be getting 2 different editorials mixed up in my head ... gonna try it tomorrow anyways I think Thanks for the guide I think its gonna help a lot

It *is* a bannable offense. There is like no fucking way to catch you doing it though.

[Tailwind]

It *is* a bannable offense. There is like no fucking way to catch you doing it though.

They've said in the Editorial that it isn't freezable for blocking ads. The only way using Adblock will get you iced is if you block images of items in shops to give yourself an advantage while restocking.

[Tofer566]

there isn't a way to block them on internet explorer?