Depends on your adblocker, I think

Anyone else having Wikia problems...? by twistedwindowpane on 2017-12-06 01:00:00 UTC Reply

Recently I tried to visit the Wiki and, although I managed to get there, within seconds the screen was replaced with the following message:

"Something interfered with this website loading

This could be a temporary problem with your network, or due to your adblocker

Try:

Check your internet connection and reload the page
If you are using an adblocker disable it by clicking on the adblock icon in your browser toolbar
If the problem persists, consider leaving a message on the adblock user forums"

I tried other branches of Wikia, and got the same message. I have adblock on as a default with pretty much no exceptions, and upon Google searching, I saw reports of Wikia banning adblock across the entire site in past times, so I'd like to ask: Is anyone else having this problem (just to determine that it's an adblock ban and not something on my machine) and if it is a ban, what should we do about it?

Thanks!

-Twistey

I've just tried it. by Huinesoron on 2017-12-06 08:52:00 UTC Reply

I can get into the Wiki, the Cyclopaedia, and Wookiepedia, but I'm seeing very long load times - about a minute. I have no adblocks or anything that could interfere with it, so I think they're just having a slow day. (On the plus side, once I'm in, I can navigate at normal speeds.)

hS
Depends on your adblocker, I think by Blackwing on 2017-12-06 05:56:00 UTC Reply

I use uBlock, which actually blocks ads better than Adblocker and I haven't had any issues with Wikia.
Re: Anyone else having Wikia problems...? by TripleDES on 2017-12-06 02:48:00 UTC Reply

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I can reach it.

I don't have Adblock, but I do usually block Javascript, which usually keeps the amount of ads I see to a minimum as a side bonus. Wikia seems to live quite happily without Javascript, so that's something to consider if you're forced to let all of Wikia's traffic through.
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Hmm. Will consider. by twistedwindowpane on 2017-12-08 00:17:00 UTC Reply

I'm still having the same problems I did yesterday, so I have a feeling it's the ad blocker I'm using (a triple-threat combo of Flashblock, BetterPrivacy and Leechblock.) I'll look into that soon.

-Twistey

I switched to Chrome and it works now. (nm) by twistedwindowpane on 2017-12-10 16:58:00 UTC Reply