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| From | Rich <rich@example.invalid> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | comp.misc |
| Subject | Re: Creator of the Internet pop-up ad apologizes for 'hated tool' |
| Date | 2014-08-16 22:00 +0000 |
| Organization | My Linux Box |
| Message-ID | <lsok98$tet$4@dont-email.me> (permalink) |
| References | <562fu3txQUSCaOGvfKNMYKda@dont-email.me> <rsw-DDD5C2.21185016082014@189-82-4-46.user.veloxzone.com.br> |
RS Wood <rsw@therandymon.com> wrote: > In article <562fu3txQUSCaOGvfKNMYKda@dont-email.me>, > Rich <rich@example.invalid> wrote: > > http://www.cnet.com/news/creator-of-internet-pop-up-ad-apologizes-for-hated-to > > ol/ > > > > The man who created a type of ad that Internet users love to > > hate is now apologizing for his creation. > > ... > If he's really sorry, he'll allow us to administer a gentle > electrical shock each time we have to click one ... I know that prior to the advent of pop-up blockers in browsers, I wished I could have a button to push to electroshock the idiot that dreamed up the technique. Well, actually, it might have been more like a button to apply a thumb and toe screws very slowly and painfully, but much the same sentiment.
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Creator of the Internet pop-up ad apologizes for 'hated tool' Rich <rich@example.invalid> - 2014-08-16 15:10 +0000
Re: Creator of the Internet pop-up ad apologizes for 'hated tool' RS Wood <rsw@therandymon.com> - 2014-08-16 21:18 +0000
Re: Creator of the Internet pop-up ad apologizes for 'hated tool' Rich <rich@example.invalid> - 2014-08-16 22:00 +0000
Re: Creator of the Internet pop-up ad apologizes for 'hated tool' polygonum <rmoudndgers@vrod.co.uk> - 2014-08-16 23:07 +0100
Re: Creator of the Internet pop-up ad apologizes for 'hated tool' RS Wood <rsw@therandymon.com> - 2014-08-17 12:47 +0000
Re: Creator of the Internet pop-up ad apologizes for 'hated tool' Rich <rich@example.invalid> - 2014-08-17 14:44 +0000
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