# Ad Blockers on The No Agenda Show Ad Blockers comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2015 to September 2025. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** October 2015 – September 2025 - **Related topics:** [Adobe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adobe.md), [Digital Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-advertising.md), [Etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etiquette.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Flash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flash.md), [Forbes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/forbes.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Google Chrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-chrome.md), [Gps Tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps-tracking.md), [Internet Of Things](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-of-things.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### YouTube Advertisements, Pink Salt Belly Fat Scams - **Episode:** [1797: Death Buses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-07 - **Time:** 3:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses/chapter/youtube-advertisements-pink-salt-belly-fat-scams.md The discussion opens with a critique of incessant advertisements on YouTube and Rumble, specifically targeting a viral marketing campaign for pink salt that claims to remove belly fat. These ads are described as "boomer traps" that use long-winded, repetitive video sales letters similar to those produced by Stansbury Research. The hosts also touch upon the effectiveness of ad blockers and the presence of "trolls" in online chat rooms. Keywords: [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [rumble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rumble.md), pink salt, belly fat, [stansbury research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stansbury-research.md), [ad blockers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ad-blockers.md) ### Ad Blockers, Network Monetization Challenges - **Episode:** [1020: Undercount of Color](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1020-undercount-of-color.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-29 - **Time:** 42:49–47:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1020-undercount-of-color/chapter/ad-blockers-network-monetization-challenges.md The hosts propose a "Blockr" product that would scramble GPS tracking data to protect user privacy. They discuss Adobe's findings that 28% of website traffic is non-human, driven by the Internet of Things and automated microservices. The conversation concludes that monetizing the network through advertising is becoming increasingly difficult as bot traffic rises and users resist tracking. Keywords: [ad blockers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ad-blockers.md), [gps tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps-tracking.md), [adobe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adobe.md), [flash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flash.md), [internet of things](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-of-things.md), [microservices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microservices.md) ### Digital Media Consumption, Article Paywalls, Reader Comprehension Tests - **Episode:** [968: In the Saddle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/968-in-the-saddle.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-28 - **Time:** 8:48–12:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/968-in-the-saddle/chapter/digital-media-consumption-article-paywalls-reader-comprehension-tests.md European newspapers and some American outlets are considering mandatory comprehension tests before allowing users to comment on articles to ensure they have read beyond the headlines. Discussion covers the rise of intrusive paywalls that demand personal income data and the use of tools like the Freedom Controller to bypass JavaScript-based ad blockers on sites like Forbes. Keywords: [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [paywalls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paywalls.md), [ad blockers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ad-blockers.md), [forbes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/forbes.md), digital journalism ### Google Chrome Ad Blocker, Coalition for Better Ads - **Episode:** [937: Stump the Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/937-stump-the-algo.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-11 - **Time:** 2:10:10–2:11:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/937-stump-the-algo/chapter/google-chrome-ad-blocker-coalition-for-better-ads.md Google is introducing a native ad filter for the Chrome browser based on standards set by the "Coalition for Better Ads." Critics argue this is a cartel-like move by Google and Facebook to determine which ads are "acceptable," effectively ensuring their own advertising dominance while blocking competitors. Keywords: [google chrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-chrome.md), ad blocker, coalition for better ads, [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [digital advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-advertising.md) ### Southwest Airlines Peanuts, Year-End Slideshow Ads - **Episode:** [783: Bernie and the Breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/783-bernie-and-the-breach.md) - **Published:** 2015-12-20 - **Time:** 2:07:28–2:16:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/783-bernie-and-the-breach/chapter/southwest-airlines-peanuts-year-end-slideshow-ads.md A listener's donation leads to a rant about the etiquette of eating peanuts on airplanes, specifically the "fist-shaking" method of consumption. The hosts also discuss how ad blockers interact with year-end celebrity death slideshows on news websites, often leaving blank pages where advertisements would normally appear. Keywords: [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), air tran, [etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etiquette.md), [ad blockers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ad-blockers.md), [lifelock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lifelock.md) ### Blockpocalypse, Ad Blockers and Media Corruption - **Episode:** [767: Frontier Science](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-22 - **Time:** 1:48:00–1:53:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science/chapter/blockpocalypse-ad-blockers-and-media-corruption.md The "blockpocalypse"—the widespread adoption of ad-blocking software—is forcing media companies to rely almost entirely on native advertising for revenue. The hosts argue that the traditional "church and state" separation between editorial and advertising has collapsed, as even prestigious outlets like The New York Times integrate sponsored content into their main feeds. They contrast this with the No Agenda model, which is supported directly by listeners to avoid corporate influence. Keywords: [ad blockers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ad-blockers.md), blockpocalypse, [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), display ads, church and state, [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [revenue models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/revenue-models.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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