Warning about intrusions on OTB Site...

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Warning about intrusions on OTB Site...

Post by Tom Quinn »

I talked to Frank Estes this weekend, and he mentioned that you can link to the OTB from Bob's main page.

I went over there -- haven't been to the OTB in months -- and a wierd, aggravating and extremely intrusive thing happened. Something imbedded at that site kept launching a new window advertising a "secret camera." I kept removing it, but it kept reappearing and actually took over my computer for a bit, much like a virus.

I think that is way over the top, even for a free site like the OTB...

Ain't going there no more...
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I'm sure it's harmless advertising, but the pop-ups have sure ruined the site for me. If someone wants to sponsor Off Topic to get rid of the ads, the cost is $30 for 6 months. You'd be a hero to all of us.

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b0b- Where do I send the check?? Ed Naylor Steel Guitar Works
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bOb. Let me know if I can help. Where do I send the money?

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Post by Bobby Lee »

Ed was first.

Ed, I'll mail you the printed order form. You can send the payment with the form directly to ezboard. What's your mailing address?
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I was wondering where that spam came from. I think I'll hide that little camera under my steel for some voyeur shots on the dance floor.
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What is the OTB site? I tried searching the forum with no success and searches on the internet yielded Off Track Betting sites.
I'm new here. Please forgive my ignorance
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The Off Topic Board is a message board where steel guitar players talk about things that are not appropriate here (politics, religion, sex, gardening, etc.). There is a link to it on the www.steelguitarforum.com welcome page.

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b0b- My address is Steel Guitar Works 3124 Scioto Trail- Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. ED
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Post by Bobby Lee »

Thanks, Ed. The form is on its way.