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Originally Posted by JohnnyWashngo
So it would appear that adding them to my hosts file, which I get from here http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm and which in turn ensures that I do not see the majority of the nonsense on the internet these days, will give me connection issues. Oh boy, this is just silly 
Also, thanks for the links to the vids CaptJamieHunter, will have a watch of them when I get home. |
Well I would recommend you specifically list the things you are adding to your HOSTS file, and formally ask your ISP what the result will be in each of these 3 scenarios:
a - you are opted IN to Webwise/Phorm
b - you are opted OUT of Webwise/Phorm with an opted-out cookie
c - you have simply blocked all Webwise/Phorm cookies and therefore don't have any of their cookies and have not either given or witheld informed consent for redirection.
Ask them for the effect on your browsing experience in each case with your list of HOSTS blocks in place.
They ought to be able to tell you, and if they can't it's significant. I'd be delighted to see their reply.