This is free [Safari Extension] AdBlocker for DeviantArt site
enjoy!
I haven’t tested this, but it may be a cure for the way DeviantArt’s HTML ads cause Safari’s memory usage to skyrocket if you don’t have Flash installed.
I’m honoured to say that the gentlemen at iXyr Media (the guys behind Smoking Apples and Beautiful Pixels) have asked Safari Extensions to join the iXyr ad network, and I have accepted.
When I started running pointer links exactly a month ago, I did so because most ads, including Google’s text ads, are nothing but visual debris; neither readers nor advertisers really get much out of them. While ad networks exist that are targeted more directly to Mac users and creative individuals, showing only one well-designed and relevant ad per page, Safari Extensions hadn’t been invited to join any of them. I felt it would be better to make occasional text posts with affiliate links than to insult SE’s readers by exposing you to ugly, useless ads.
iXyr Media is a company targeted directly at Mac users and Apple enthusiasts. They make beautiful things and have a real appreciation for the Apple community. When they recently asked SE to join their new ad network, it was a no-brainer; the ads will appear in the sidebar to the right, one per page. I hope you’ll find something useful in them.
Since pointer links took the place of ads, I don’t currently plan to run them anymore. If you found them useful and would like to see them continue, please let me know; same goes if you absolutely hated them and are glad to see them go.
One final note: if you’re an extension developer or app developer looking for increased exposure, I think you’ll find iXyr Ads to be an excellent deal. Be sure to check them out.
