Comment by encom

5 days ago

Well I started reading, but then the page was blurred and blocked by a popup, so I only made it about a third down.

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dogacel  5 days ago

A simple click on a random place on screen should discard it. I wanted to connect with my readers so I have added that subscribe popup recently. As I have figured nobody subscribed to my newsletter yet :(

Let me know if it doesn't work. Also would be glad if you can give browser / platform.

  • encom  5 days ago

    Personally, I'm never going to subscribe to any newsletter ever. If I like someones content enough, I might bookmark the page or subscribe via RSS. However, currently the page rudely interrupts before I've even finished reading. I've (probably) never visited your site before. I don't know if I like the content or not. If I reach the bottom of the page, there's fair chance I might. A notice at the bottom like "If you liked this, maybe you'll like my newsletter". It's far less disruptive and way more polite.

    I hated popups in the 90's, same as I do now. It's an immediate bounce for me.

    >browser / platform

    Vivaldi / Linux (Debian)

    • dogacel  5 days ago

      I also don't use email subscriptions, unless it is my favorite person. But I don't know how many of them are subscribed via RSS.

  • smw  5 days ago

    I figured it out, but why not at least put an x to close in a corner so it behaves something like a normal popup?