Unwanted Redirections

[The Observer]

Sometimes, when I least expect it, I click on a topic, page or post new topic button. It ends up redirecting either to imageshack.us or photobucket.com. On Imageshack, it says "Welcome forum.tip.it user!" and on Photobucket, it says "Page not found... but while you're here why don't you try uploading an album?". Is it a problem with my computer or the forums?

[Errdoth]

I think it's just an advertising technique. When you upload, there is a link for forums, and most often in has

[url=imageshack.us][img=blah][/url]

 

 

 

So no, not your computer

[The Observer]

I think it's just an advertising technique. When you upload, there is a link for forums, and most often in has

[url=imageshack.us][img=blah][/url]

 

 

 

So no, not your computer

 

 

 

No, I click on "Post Reply" for example. And then it sends me to Imageshack.

[ClareJonsson]

I have noticed from time to time that my browser (Firefox) blocks popups while I am on the Tip It forums which probably comes from one or more of the adverts on the site. I am wondering if one of these popups uses a re-director and that is what's happening with you. Do you have a popup blocker installed?

[The Observer]

I have noticed from time to time that my browser (Firefox) blocks popups while I am on the Tip It forums which probably comes from one or more of the adverts on the site. I am wondering if one of these popups uses a re-director and that is what's happening with you. Do you have a popup blocker installed?

 

 

 

Yes, my Mozilla Firefox does have a built-in pop-up blocker. It doesn't block every single pop-up though. Before I log in, there is usually one pop-up that pops up.