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Can't click on some links if using AdBlock

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Micheal

09 Sep, 2013 02:02 AM

I can't click on some links if using AdBlock. No issue if using Firefox Adblock Plus with same filters.
Only can if right click and select "Open link in a new tab" the selected text/link.

=== Sample Sites ===
1. Go to http://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/business/
2. Under "Apps to fit your business" text, click on any "Learn more" text/links.
3. You'll find that links is not clickable
4. No issue if doing the same steps as above on firefox browser with same filters.

=== Subscribed filters ===
AdBlock custom filters
EasyList
EasyPrivacy
malwaredomains

=== Browser & AdBlock: ===
Google Chrome 29.0.1547.66 m
AdBlock 2.6.6

Thanks!

1. 1 Posted by Kieran on 09 Sep, 2013 06:28 AM

   

   Hi!

   I'm unable to reproduce this. Can you answer these questions to help us find the problem:

   1. Does updating your filters using the update now button at the Filter Lists page in 1. fix this?
      
   2. What is in the big textbox at AdBlock Button > Options > Customise?
      
   3. Uncheck all filter lists and restart your browser. Does the problem disappear?
      
      • If unchecking all filter lists fixes the problem, which one filter list must you check to cause the problem again after another restart?
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2. 2 Posted by Micheal on 09 Sep, 2013 09:01 AM

   

   Hi!

   1. No
   2. Empty
   3. Yes
      1. EasyPrivacy (privacy protection)

   I have found a filter that cause issue with adblock:

   AdBlock Button > Options > Show the resource list

   Resource
   http://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-Q4J6
   
   Type
   script

   Matched filter
   ||googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?$third-party

   Third-party
   Yes

   If i white-list this filter (||googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?$third-party),
   then only i can click the link.

   But, in Firefox although that filter got blocked, but i can click any link without problems.

   Thanks.

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3. 3 Posted by Kieran on 09 Sep, 2013 02:30 PM

   

   In Firefox, have you subscribed to EasyPrivacy? (AdBlock Plus button >
   Filter Preferences)

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4. 4 Posted by Micheal on 09 Sep, 2013 03:50 PM

   

   Yes, as i said both Chrome & FF are subscribed to the same filter.

   === Subscribed filters (Chrome & FF) ===
   EasyList
   EasyPrivacy
   malwaredomains

   AdBlock Plus button > Open blockable items
   also show the same blocked filter:
   ||googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?$third-party

   but have no issue to click any links in FF.

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5. 5 Posted by Micheal on 26 Sep, 2013 12:52 AM

   

   Hello!
   Are you sleeping?

   This issue yet to solved. At least update me regarding this issue.

   You guys just support half way and then leave...

   f.u. moron

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6. 6 Posted by Kasvosky on 26 Sep, 2013 05:36 AM

   

   Micheal,

   You're not alone. I was also able to reproduce the same problems you are having while in Chrome. Hopefully AdBlock's team addresses this issue accordingly.

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7. 7 Posted by Tomáš on 26 Sep, 2013 10:45 AM

   

   Hi guys,

   Sorry for problems and for longer reply!
   However, this is not problem of AdBlock but of Easyprivacy filter lists so we cannot repair this..
   Please report this problem into this thread: http://forums.lanik.us/viewforum.php?f=64

   Thanks!
   Tomáš

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8. 8 Posted by Micheal on 01 Oct, 2013 09:43 AM

   

   Hi,
   ******************************************************************************************
   However, this is not problem of AdBlock but of Easyprivacy filter lists so we cannot repair this..
   ******************************************************************************************
   LOL!!!

   I'm using the the same "EasyPrivacy" filter in both Chrome & Firefox. (same source!!)
   BUT, NO ISSUE ON FIREFOX using "Adblock PLUS"

   So, how can you be so sure that it's the problem with "Easyprivacy" filter and not your ADBLOCK?

   If the filter is the issue, why using other addon (Adblock plus) have no issue with the filter?

   This is my logic. Please give me details explanation on what you have mentioned.

   FYI, i'm totally appreciate all the works you guys have done!

   Thanks,
   Your beloved user of Adblock (The best adblocker!)

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9. 9 Posted by Micheal on 01 Oct, 2013 10:20 AM

   

   Refer to EasyPrivacy issue here:

   https://adblockplus.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11378&p=83924#p83924

   Details:
   http://www.ewbanalytics.com/blog/2013/6/3/browser-specific-custom-link-tracking-challenges.html

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10. 10 Posted by Micheal on 05 Oct, 2013 04:38 AM

    

    Hi All,

    Hooray!!!
    This issue has been SOLVED by EasyList team.
    They have white-listed the affected filter in their EasyPrivacy list.

    Refer changeset here:
    https://hg.adblockplus.org/easylist/rev/7d12edf363a1

    Also, thanks to AdBlock team!!

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11. 11 Posted by Kieran on 05 Oct, 2013 08:35 AM

    

    Great to hear it!

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