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Oct 31 2009

COLIN  Adsubtract Automatic doesn't seem to work whatsoever. Running Safari 4.03 and OS X 10.6.1. But if I download the non automatic version from the developers site everything works fine. Except it blocks some aspects of Gmail.  
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Oct 2 2009

STEVEN JAY COHEN  The AdSubtract filters are being ported to GlimmerBlocker. See the GlimmerBlocker Custom Filter page for more details.  
(Version Automatic)

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Jun 11 2009
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MATREYA  I'm amazed that this thing even works in Safari 4 under 10.6   
(Version Automatic)

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Apr 21 2008
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SYR WULLAM  Is this project dead? It would be a pity, because this stylesheet solves most (!) of my ad issues. The reason I can't give it five stars is that it's not been updated since last December. Too bad. :-(  
(Version 11-2007)

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Apr 26 2008

STEVEN JAY COHEN  We don't need to update anymore. The code automatically updates (if you are using the most recent version that we host on Google Code).  
(Version 11-2007)

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Apr 27 2008

SYR WULLAM  Thank you, that's great news! :-)  
(Version 11-2007)

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Apr 30 2008

SYR WULLAM  Hmmm, I was to fast with my reply. It doesn't seem to work under Leopard, even though I've followed the instructions that comes with the .css style sheet.  
(Version 11-2007)

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May 2 2009

SYR WULLAM  Ooops, I forgot about my last comment. Ad Subtract Automatic has for some months now been working on my MBP (Leo 10.5.6). Some hiccups here and there but otherwise I'm quite satisfied with the results. Thanks to the developers!  
(Version Automatic)

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Nov 2 2007

JOHNNY ROCKET  just an FYI,on the developers site there's a download for AdSubtractAutomatic.css that will automatically keep the css file up to date. pretty cool.  
(Version 11-2007)

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Nov 3 2007

JOHNNY ROCKET  after using the auto updating one for a bit, found it doesn't do as good a job. Lots of flash ads got through.  
(Version 11-2007)

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Nov 2 2007
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JOHNNY ROCKET  works great so far. Been trying to find something that blocks the flash ads as well and this does the trick. thanks guys!  
(Version 11-2007)

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Oct 23 2007
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NEONBLUE2  Blocks most ads though still more work to do. Would get a 4 if only there so much white space where the ads used to be!

I'm gonna stick with Good Vibrations until this is fixed.  
(Version 10-2007)

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Oct 12 2007
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FYREFLYE  Yes, it does block the ads that SafariBlock and Saft don't get, and it kills Flash ads too. Safari's lack of a workable ad filtering system has been one of the main reasons I don't use it as my default browser. I'm still waiting for something comparable to Firedox's NoScript before I change over, but AdSubtract is a big step forward.  
(Version 10-2007)

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Oct 12 2007

ARKHAM6  You post at Google Code yet you block adsense? Funny :)  
(Version 10-2007)

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Oct 14 2007

STEVEN JAY COHEN  I'm happy that you appreciate the irony :)  
(Version 10-2007)

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Oct 12 2007

FYREFLYE  Now that I've downloaded it, where do I install it?  
(Version 10-2007)

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Oct 12 2007

MACUPDATE ADMIN  you should click on the More Information link which is just beneath the Download Now link  
(Version 10-2007)

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Oct 6 2007
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MAC NERD  Best CSS filter I've ever used. Much better than floppymoose (cudos nevertheless to their efforts). Most importantly for me: allows Safari to load video feeds from CNN and FoxNews, while still managing to filter others' annoying ads.   
(Version 9-2007)

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Oct 6 2007

STEVEN JAY COHEN  Floppymoose was one of the original sources. So, I know that GoodVibrations is standing on the shoulders of giants :)  
(Version 9-2007)

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Sep 6 2007

KICHI  For developer: what is the "setup.zip" file, that starts downloading when the webloc alias Readme is clicked??? If it is just a manual, I suggest mentioning it, or just choosing a different way of distribution.  
(Version 9-2007)

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Sep 1 2007
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IWEDLER  i have tried safariblock, saft and many others, but

YOU'RE MY STAR ;)  
(Version 9-2007)

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Sep 1 2007

STEVEN JAY COHEN  Awwwwww! Thank you!  
(Version 9-2007)

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Aug 31 2007

STEVEN JAY COHEN  Hey everyone. Good Vibrations is a community effort. So, please report missed ads and accidentally blocked content at Good Vibrations' webpage:

http://sagefire.org/category/software/good-vibrations-css/

Remember, until we fix a bug you report, revealing blocked content is as easy as turning off Good Vibes in your preferences.  
(Version 9-2007)

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Aug 31 2007

MACUPDATE ADMIN  Hello... exactly where (what link) on the sagefire.org webpage should these issues be reported?  
(Version 9-2007)

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Aug 31 2007

STEVEN JAY COHEN  Either leave a comment on a post in the Good Vibrations category or use the contact form here:

http://sagefire.org/contact/  
(Version 9-2007)

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Aug 31 2007
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TJH  I love it. But it doesn't work with some sites at all. For example macmod.com, which it absolutely butchers.  
(Version 9-2007)

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Aug 17 2007
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DRDUL  Works for me! I added GoodVibrations.css to Safari, and now pages load FAST! I like that it's not a plug-in or other hack — it's simply a style sheet, so there are no compatibility issues. A few ads still get through, but overall it does a great job. I consider it an essential Safari enhancement. Many thanks to the developer!  
(Version 8-2007)

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Aug 1 2007
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ARKHAM6  Keeps blocking non-ads content. Meh.  
(Version 8-2007)

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Aug 1 2007

MACUPDATE ADMIN  Ok, but how about some examples/URLs?  
(Version 8-2007)

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Aug 12 2007

TIM.DEHRING  www.mac.com

Once logged in, blocks the address book categories.  
(Version 8-2007)

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Aug 1 2007

STEVEN JAY COHEN  It blocks Image and Flash Ads (using size and source data). This differs from SafariBlock and PithHelmet because this is NOT a plugin. It is just a stylesheet. So, it will NEVER be incompatible with an update.  
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Aug 1 2007

DOUG S.  Does it disable all Flash or is it just certain Flash ads based on IDs and Classes?  
(Version 8-2007)

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Aug 1 2007
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MACUPDATE ADMIN  Hey this works very well [Safari 3.0.3 (522.12.1)], blocks that nasty Flash content... Thanks!  
(Version 8-2007)

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Jul 5 2007

SJK  Seems to be working well with NetNewsWire so far. Thanks, Steven!  
(Version 7-2007)

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