Is there anyway of turning off the pop up video adverts?
I do not want to re-open the debate about opting into advertising being mandatory and accept that the site needs to use advertising for revenue
However the video adds are popping up constantly at the top of the mobile site screen and the bottom right of the main site and the moving, flickering nature of the video itself and the way the ads constantly disappear and re-appear create almost a strobing effect.
It seems to be a relatively new thing but it is incredibly distracting and is really triggering my ADHD and causing overstimulation.
I know a lot of other sites have these but they either allow ad blocks or don't have the strobing effect.
These other sites also tend to be the type where you don't spend too long on them (short article based news sites), and unless it is a quick visit, I tend to try and avoid spending too much time on them. MN is different - espcially when replying or reading long threads.
As I said, I totally understand the need for ads, but could there be an accessibility option to only see static ads? Even static ads on a slow moving carousel (rather than flicking on and off) would be far less distracting and overstimulating.
I don't want to stop using MN as I've been here for years on and off but I might not have much choice if there is no way to opt out of videos as it is really causing issues for me 😢