Signatures gone?

[dkbit98]

FYI, you can bypass the current rule used by uBlock Origin by adding "bitcointalk.org" to the URLs on the signature.

Or simply click on a big power button in uBlock if you are lazy to copy-paste.
I think this is not strictly used only in uBlock origin extension because this filter changes are often shared between different adblockers, but uBlock is best option currently currently.
I just tested with Brave browser and same issue can be fixed with clicking the Shields button off for bitcointalk forum:



It needs to show Shields are down for bitcointalk.org.

[TryNinja]

Or simply click on a big power button in uBlock if you are lazy to copy-paste.

That only works on your end, we know most people won't disable their adblocks. Ideally you would want a solution so everyone can see the signature by default.

[bitmover]

Let's hope that other adblocks won't follow ublock and create different rules.

Even thought ublock (which is just one adblock) is currently blocking signatures, they are still there.

The SEO benefits (probably the most important one) is still there, as Google bots do not use ublock.

[dkbit98]

That only works on your end, we know most people won't disable their adblocks. Ideally you would want a solution so everyone can see the signature by default.

Correct, your solution is much better.
Someone should contact campaign managers to make this changes if possible.
I am also wondering if our local miracle maker and forum developer PowerGlove can make another of his SMF patches for this purpose.

[joker_josue]

FYI, you can bypass the current rule used by uBlock Origin by adding "bitcointalk.org" to the URLs on the signature.

This is the current rule:

Code:

.signature:has(a[href]:not([href*="bitcointalk.org"]))

For example, I just tested changing every https://godex.io/ url to https://godex.io/#bitcointalk.org or https://godex.io/?bitcointalk.org and my signature started showing up.

It remains to be seen how long they will allow this little trick. Probably until someone complains.

As I don't use this type of program, I don't suffer from this problem. But, I think that gradually, it will become difficult to avoid these cases.

[pooya87]

Why does anybody complain about signatures on bitcointalk forum in first place to an adblock?!!!

It is not like you have to see them. There is a simple checkbox option available in the profile of every user under the "Look and Layout Preferences" where the user can simply check the "Don't show users' signatures" and not see the signatures anymore and without any way to circumvent it!

Do the uBlock devs know this option is available?

[joker_josue]

Why does anybody complain about signatures on bitcointalk forum in first place to an adblock?!!!

It is not like you have to see them. There is a simple checkbox option available in the profile of every user under the "Look and Layout Preferences" where the user can simply check the "Don't show users' signatures" and not see the signatures anymore and without any way to circumvent it!

Do the uBlock devs know this option is available?

Initially I thought the same. But then I remembered: whoever complained might not have an account on the forum. He was browsing the internet, and when he entered the site he saw casino advertising banners. As his adblock didn't crash, he went there to complain.

[LoyceV]

Why does anybody complain about signatures on bitcointalk forum in first place to an adblock?!!!

My guess: they don't mind not seeing them, but they do mind if other people don't see them because that threatens the existence of signature campaigns.

It is not like you have to see them. There is a simple checkbox option available in the profile of every user under the "Look and Layout Preferences" where the user can simply check the "Don't show users' signatures" and not see the signatures anymore and without any way to circumvent it!

I don't think that option is available for new accounts.

Do the uBlock devs know this option is available?

From uBlock's perspective, it's understandable: I don't want to create an account on every site I visit, and when I install an adblocker, I expect it to block as much as possible. Can't blame them for being good at what they do.

[Smartvirus]

So I am late to the discussion. I thought something serious was going on then saw the OP created back in 2020. Scrolled to find who bumped and why. Good thing that I do not use any blocker and I have no issue at all.

Sure thing I was about even while I ran through your comment. I saw October 28th and I was like, it’s 1st of October… anyway, got to find their were reasons for the bump and a valid one at that.

Bumping this thread up after a long time

For those who have the uBlock Origin extension installed on their browsers, it looks like they impulsively decided to block forum signatures yet again. No sure why they keep doing this because not all forum signatures are "adverts". Last time round, after some rope pulling they reverted the decision but after a recent comment from a certain user about ads they added back the filter almost instantly

Code:

bitcointalk.org##.signature:has(a[href]:not([href*="bitcointalk.org"]))

It’s surprising how a 2018 long issue could be raised once again and you find it being acted upon after a previous rulings on it. If users are to have issues with this, shouldn’t there be some command in place from users end to exclude them from this? I think that would have been a better approach towards this rather than deciding against those whom might want this advertised and to see this at the same time.

[Jet Cash]

Just checking to see if mine still displays.

Good - it is still there.

[Pmalek]

It's not just uBlock Origin that is blocking Bitcointalk signatures now. AdGuard AdBlocker stopped showing them around the same time. When I disable one of those two, I still don't see any signatures on the forum. Only after both ad blockers are turned off is everything back to normal. To me at least it's normal to see signatures.

[TheUltraElite]

Just checking to see if mine still displays.

Good - it is still there.

You could have just gone to your post history and clicked on any previously made posts and then check the signature there. Posting in this thread for the same was not necessary.

Unless you are trying to prove something else or just being sarcastic, I guess I am missing that.

Since day 1 of the problem, I added the site to exception list and it works fine.

[JollyGood]

We do not know why anybody would have complained to either uBlock or AdBlocker unless it is the obvious. Having said that, I suppose they are probably not interested in whether an option exists for not showing user signatures, they probably see it purely as an advert regardless and have taken action their software is known for.

Why does anybody complain about signatures on bitcointalk forum in first place to an adblock?!!!

It is not like you have to see them. There is a simple checkbox option available in the profile of every user under the "Look and Layout Preferences" where the user can simply check the "Don't show users' signatures" and not see the signatures anymore and without any way to circumvent it!

Do the uBlock devs know this option is available?

[LoyceV]

Good - it is still there.

It doesn't show when uBlock is active.

[Igebotz]

It's not just uBlock Origin that is blocking Bitcointalk signatures now. AdGuard AdBlocker stopped showing them around the same time. When I disable one of those two, I still don't see any signatures on the forum. Only after both ad blockers are turned off is everything back to normal. To me at least it's normal to see signatures.

To those of us who like to patronize businesses or at least try to know what they're all about it's normal. I like to see signatures too.

The thing is those who dislike/disabled signatures shouldn't use signatures- it doesn't make sense to hate something but still use it. If you don't want to see others signatures, don't show us yours.

[Pmalek]

The thing is those who dislike/disabled signatures shouldn't use signatures- it doesn't make sense to hate something but still use it. If you don't want to see others signatures, don't show us yours.

I am of the same opinion. There have been similar discussions about this topic in the past, and I remember reading from some members exactly the thing you mentioned. They get paid for advertising a service in their signature and don't mind earning money that way, but at the same time they have avatars, signatures, and/or forum ads disabled in their accounts because they don't want to see them. I understand the difference, but I still find it a weird thing to do.   

[Igebotz]

The thing is those who dislike/disabled signatures shouldn't use signatures- it doesn't make sense to hate something but still use it. If you don't want to see others signatures, don't show us yours.

I am of the same opinion. There have been similar discussions about this topic in the past, and I remember reading from some members exactly the thing you mentioned. They get paid for advertising a service in their signature and don't mind earning money that way, but at the same time they have avatars, signatures, and/or forum ads disabled in their accounts because they don't want to see them. I understand the difference, but I still find it a weird thing to do.   

It's really weird when you think deep.  Well, the feature should have worked so that if I disabled it, others wouldn't be able to see mine either. Just like WhatsApp's "read receipt" feature, if you disabled it, you won't see others read receipt.. win win situation.

[dkbit98]

It's not just uBlock Origin that is blocking Bitcointalk signatures now. AdGuard AdBlocker stopped showing them around the same time. When I disable one of those two, I still don't see any signatures on the forum. Only after both ad blockers are turned off is everything back to normal. To me at least it's normal to see signatures.

I explained it already.
It's not uBlock who is doing anything, many filter lists are used and shared by all ad blockers, but you can just whitelist bitcointalk forum.
btw you should never use two adblockers in one web browser at the same time.

The thing is those who dislike/disabled signatures shouldn't use signatures- it doesn't make sense to hate something but still use it. If you don't want to see others signatures, don't show us yours.

Or just go in profile settings and disable all signatures.

[Pmalek]

btw you should never use two adblockers in one web browser at the same time.

They complement each other just fine. There is no disadvantage security-wise if you use multiple ad blockers. But what can happen is that you notice slower browsing speeds. I haven't felt that, but I have removed AdGuard AdBlocker for now to see if I notice anything different. Between AdGuard and uBlock Origin, I am sure the second options is the better choice.   

[ABCbits]

btw you should never use two adblockers in one web browser at the same time.

They complement each other just fine. There is no disadvantage security-wise if you use multiple ad blockers. But what can happen is that you notice slower browsing speeds. I haven't felt that, but I have removed AdGuard AdBlocker for now to see if I notice anything different. Between AdGuard and uBlock Origin, I am sure the second options is the better choice.   

Unfortunately, it's not true. It's also stated on their GitHub page, so you better try using it's advance feature or adding more rule/list manually.

Do NOT use uBO with any other content blocker. uBO performs as well as or better than most popular blockers. Other blockers can prevent uBO's privacy or anti-blocker-defusing features from working correctly.