[SOLVED] Blocking an image with partial url

[rick752]

If it is an image, you don't need to use element-hiding rules.

You should be able to block it simply with the regular rule:

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/pagead/imgad

(edit)... even though your should have worked too.

[rick752]

Oh, now that's interesting

It seems that it doesn't like it if you start the "hide" description with a "/".

Try this instead:

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#img(src*=pagead/imgad)

.... learn something new everyday.

[rick752]

Nicely done except for one thing.

Having many rules starting with:

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http://*

... is totally unnecessary because ALL rules normally start with "http://" (unless you are trying NOT to block an "https" version of the same thing)

In other words:

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http://*.bluestreak.com/*

could simply be:

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*.bluestreak.com/*

...there will ALWAYS be an "http://" before it somewhere.

It doesn't hurt mind you ... it just makes the code bigger without purpose.

[rick752]

You're welcome.

ps: The only time that "http://*" is important is when you need to make a @@whitelisting rule. Using "http://*" tells the ENTIRE page to become whitelisted .... not using it only whitelists specific strings WITHIN the page and not the page itself.

Have fun!

[rick752]

From my experience, you have already created a bunch of false-positives. At a quick glance, just your 2 strings:

http://*/RealMedia/ads/*
and
http://*/ads/*.swf?*

..... will cause you much grief when trying to view major video sites. Try watching video at Foxnews or MSNBC for a couple of examples ... there will be many more.