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Forbes doesn't even work with an adblocker for the last couple weeks. If you want to hear about the actual settlement, here's a ReCode article: http://recode.net/2015/12/30/apple-to-pay-348-million-to-set...

Not sure if the article brings up the same discussion and conclusions as the Forbes one though.

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Forbes is using the 'FuckAdblock' thing... so yes, it doesn't work when you're using Adblock. But if you install the FuckFuckAdblock extension, you should be able to see the article. Here's a link to the extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/fuckfuckadblock/hb...

I thought you were kidding until I clicked the link. Probably named with intent to inspire comments just like yours. Lmao.

Hah :) So, as it happens, I was just last night talking to a guy who was basically attempting to make a 'FuckFuckFuckAdblock' -- a js solution to detecting the presence of FuckFuckAdblock extension. (I'm not sure how far he got, I'll try getting in touch with him soon to see how that's going. And, the guy was looking into creating this just for kicks, he's not in the ads industry). Anyway, so naturally we might very well soon be seeing a FuckFuckFuckFuckAdblock extension (or F^4, if you would).

The logical conclusion of all this is probably a FuckEmAll extension that uses an ADsafe-style subset of HTML/CSS/JS, automatically transforms anything to it, performs checks that focuses on attackers' goals rather than tactics, and thereby prevents "all types of fuckry." [1]

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCIjukbIIWc

Worked for me using Ad Block Plus.

I use microAdblock Origin, and Forbes doesn't work for me. Only with FuckFuckAdblock does Forbes work for me.

p.s.: you should use microadblock origin over ABP -- search past HN discussions for why it's preferable :)

With all of the back-and-forth in this Adblock War, is anyone verifying these new extensions that can MITM you from your browser?

It's a test they're running so not all users with ad blockers will see it. You can get around it by setting the forbes_ab cookie to false before clicking continue.

Also fails with a hosts file based block... which means if their ad partners are down for any reason, you can't view their site. Interesting choice.

I'm using uBlock Origin and it works just fine.

Interesting. I'm using uBlock Origin 1.5.2 and the site refuses to load.

I'm on uBlock Origin 1.5.2 and cannot access Forbes as well.

I'm on uBlock Origin and got a page telling me to turn off my adblocker to access the content. I did so, and it worked.

I did get the message, clicked "Continue", did get the message again, clicked "Continue" again then it worked -- without having to disable uBO.

Edit: ok I also get the issue after I clear all the cookies for forbes.com. I added a new filter to fix this.

I got 1.5.2 as well but I can access forbes. (no message at all)

Same here. Perhaps the fact that I'm blocking almost all third party requests is breaking the anti-ad-blocker feature.

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