Avoiding the dreaded "Register to Continue Reading"

[Mrs Ten Names]

Often when clicking on a link, especially to Media articles, one is confronted with the "Register to Continue Reading"
Like this:

Or this:

I have found that if you're quick enough, and time it right, you can click on the X, top left of the browser, (as shown),

to stop the offending bits from loading, you can continue reading the article without registering or accepting the ads.
It doesn't work on all sites.

 

[Wayners]

Install brave browser and turn on add blocking.
Mail works fine and my local newspaper website. And I can watch YouTube without adverts and many other benefits

 

[JohnD]

I sometimes open the Indy in Incognito mode

 

[Mottie]

I sometimes open the Indy in Incognito mode

You? Incognito? Never!

 

[Wayners]

Correct me. Just my understanding although I know people that use incognito mode.
Incognito means the phone or pc blocks tracking and history.
Same adverts and pop-ups.
I never use it as pointless.
Am I wrong?

 

[JohnD]

"local data related to the session, like Cookies and Web cache, are deleted once the session ends"

the indy wants to load cookies, to let you see their page

" Private browsing can also be used to circumvent metered paywalls on some websites.[8]"

 

[blup]

Often when clicking on a link, especially to Media articles, one is confronted with the "Register to Continue Reading"
Like this:
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Or this:
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I have found that if you're quick enough, and time it right, you can click on the X, top left of the browser, (as shown), View attachment 350534
to stop the offending bits from loading, you can continue reading the article without registering or accepting the ads.
It doesn't work on all sites.

The mail is going this way in common with others, but the t’s and c’s suggest cookies will be placed anyway.

 

[Wayners]

If you want a free VPN as well then windscribe. 5 free locations and you get UK as one. Free 10gig a month which is plenty. Simple on off button.
I use sometimes on public WiFi if I can't get a mobile signal

 

[Mottie]

I would never trust a 'free' VPN. I use Nord VPN which is £65 for two years. Can be used on 10 devices. Just over £40 if you buy through a cashback site. Roughly 40p a week.

 

[Wayners]

Windscribe is a paid service and good reviews. The free version is limited and limited countries and probably throttled but good enough for a single user on phone at 10gig if you don't stream content too much.
I know what your saying though.