I subscribed long ago to stop the ads on this forum. I don't know if it is because I use a Mac and Safari or if it is because I am a subscriber but I get no pop-ups. IMHO, the subscription cost was worth it just to stop the ads. I know that isn't the answer you may have been looking for, but it is just a suggestion.
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