Ads are just part of normal internet anymore, plus they generate revenue for "free sites". They are never relevant, and serve to only annoy those who already know what their in search of. I run FF or Chrome, using two add ons.... Adblockplus & uBlock Origin. You have to disable occasionally for some sites, or login purposes. To login here requires these be disabled. Some newer websites out there require to disable or you cannot view their site. Great site BTW, been reading for years.... but never posted. Definitely some interesting personalities and conversations.