best. hack. ever.

flashblock

stick it to those stupid "hit the bug, win an ipod" ads. this handy little plug in for firefox blocks all flash from loading in yr browser window. but fear not, homestar fans, you can allow flash files to load on a case by case basis.

i came across this via a disturbing discussion at slashdot whereby advertisers claim that viewing a web page is engaging in a social contract by which you also agree to view ads. that's right. advertisers are trying to guilt those computer users geeky enough to install ad blocking hacks into turning them off.