Best thing to do these days is to have two browsers:
- Internet Explorer: Add flash, quicktime, Javascript, etc.. Use this browser when you need the plug-ins.
- FireFox: Use NO plug-ins, and hit the ESC key to stop animations. Then you can read sites in peace.
These spinning and whirling advertisements have transcended annoying and are simply rude. I don't mind being advertised to, but is it necessary to turn my screen into Times Square?