Author metasyntactic
Updated by bottlebob. With thanks to everybody who has contributed and continues to do so.
Contents
i) Tracker & URL list
ii) Setting up and instructions
iii) Explanation
i) Tracker and URL list
You can either enter the codes by hand if you only wish to filter certain trackers, or import them all with this text file.
(Right-click on the link and select "Save Link As" or "Save Target As")
Look at "Setting up and instructions" if you do not know how to import with adblock plus.
- LAST UPDATED APRIL 17TH 2009 -
(latest additions in bold)
| Tracker Name | Filter strings |
| Hitslink.com | hitslink.com mytrcker.com |
| Ip2location.com | ip2location.com ip2map.com |
| Mixmap.com | linkfizz.com mixmap.com |
| Mstracker.net | mstracker.net stoog.net |
| Myspace Profile Counter App | see this post |
| Mytrackingspace.com | photographbucket.com photographbucket.info |
| Profilesnitch.com | affiliatenetworktracker.info botsforkids.com cool-myspace-layouts-aaa.com huhproxy.info lawnmowerbots.com layouts-for-myspace-galore-dsp.com longproxy.info nextproxy.info profilesnitch profsnitch-redir1.com toonrent withproxy.info wxoospace.com w-pimp-my-profile.com |
| Profiletracker.us | imaqeshack.us terikan.awardspace.com |
| Profileviewsplus.com | media-bucket.com profileviewsplus.com 69.59.183.230 |
| Safeprofile.com | allyourinfo.org buddymesh.com onlythehot.com safeprofile.com |
| Spyspace | ecapsyps.com spyspace.cc spyspace.standoffish.com 205.134.170.241 |
| Stalkertrack.com | allweneed.info profileviewz.com stalkertrack.com weback.info yuptot.com |
| Thespacetracker | thespace-aab.com thespacetracker.com |
| Trackalot | nanostage.net trackalot.com |
| Trackerlicious | msladder.net trackerlicious.com |
| Trackfriends.com/Profiletrail.info | imagephotozapper.info imaqeshak.com lycosphoto.info photobuckets.info |
| Trackspace.net | 2tspace.com trackspace.net |
| Trakkster.com | free-myspace-tracker.info track-it.tk trakkster.com |
| Trakzor.com | aspxxpsa.com blizzardcheck.com christmalicious.com dilusional.org dlrowehtfodne.com e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e.com pickzor.com pikzor.com schoolyeargo.com trackzor.com trakurl.com urlself.com |
| Various world maps | worldmap worldvisitormap world-map world_map |
| Yuniti | iuniti.com yuniti.com |
| Other trackers | 123count.com 123stat.com action&action=subscrib activemeter.com bumline.net/globe clustrmaps.com codestogo.com/world-map compteur.fr countercentral.com createblog.com datasprout.com dchstudios.com devz3ro.com digitalpoint.com down-pour.net expertcounter.com extreme-dm.com extremetracking.com flawless.da.ru frappr.com freelayouticons.com/worldmap fvx.com geovisite.com getall.be getfreestat.com hackdd.net histats.com hit2map.com hitslog.com home.nu/myspy icedbun.com imchaos.net ispacetracker.com ljtoys.org.uk makemytrain.com maploco.com mint*pepper modmyprofile.com msappsspace.com mscsps.com msstats.com myspacetops.com mvtracker.com mycustommap.com myflirtyspace.com/apps/worldmap myfriendstats.com mymackspace.com/apps/worldmap mypimpsplace.com/myspace-map myprofilemaps.com myspace-tracker.info myspacegeeks.com myspacelog.com myspacemaps.info myspacer.net myspacestalker.org myspacetackerpro.blogspot.com myspacetrackerz.com myspacetracking.blogspot.com myspacewatcher.com mysubscribers.info mytrackermyspace.com naffis.com/msmaps newworldvisitormap.com niftymaps.com peopleprofileviewer.blogspot.com pholobuckel.com photobucketz.info pimpmaspace.com/generators/worldvisitormap profile-tracker.net profileawareness.com profileeye.com profilemaps.info profilepeep.com profilesnoop.com profiletracer.com profiletrick.com profiletweaks.com profileviewz.com ragt.ag ritecounter.com simplestar.us sitemeter.com socialspy.net spacesnoop.com spaceverse.com statcounter.com statsync.com thespacetracker.com theultimatemyspacetracker.com tilazone.com tracemyip.org tracker.beginningsend.net tracker.friendr.net trackmyspace.net trackyourspace.com trackzilla.info track-myspace.com trakerjak.com tweakyourpage.com/generators/world viewaviewer.net w3counter.com wadizzle.com web-stat.com webfil.com webfooted.net whoisonmypage.com whoscheckingmeout.com whosonmypage.com whospy.net whovisited.com whovisited.org wmap.profilemix.com wundercounter.com yoozah.com yuzio.com zobbler.com/worldmap zoomza.com/visitor_maps |
If you know any that aren't on the list, please let us know and post them on this page.
ii) Setting up and instructions
1. First off you need to install firefox, if you aren't already using firefox get it here
2. Then you have to install the addon adblock plus, download and install it from here
3. Navigate to adblock plus through Tools->adblockplus
4. Now you're on the main screen for adblock. Click the button "Add filter" and enter the desired tracker URL.
Importing Filter lists
Navigate to filters->import filters
Click it and navigate to the file, in this case tracker_adblock_list2.txt. Select "Append" when you're prompted, press "apply" and the filters are ready.
You will have to check back every now and then for new filters and repeat this step.
iii) Explanation
Adblock filters out the links specified from the page. It prevents the filtered tags and URLs from loading so no information is passed to the tracker, thus the tracker is pointless and useless.
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For even more help getting Firefox and AdBlock Plus installed, watch this step by step video:
Comments
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while doing abp preferences....i see no filter rule...checked list, of 4 filters...on left side...including filter subscription bottlebob...as was shown in video. and then again...while pasting subscription file...at 4:43... same thing....no filter rule...checked list...of 4 filters, including filter subscription no trackers.
Im not sure im understanding you correctly- When you open your preferences in ABP, theres nothing listed under the Filter Rules? Or you dont see the section called Filter Rules? Can you make a screen shot of what your preferences window looks like? I just went through mine and it looks the same as it does in the video so Im not sure what might be going on with yours. Thanks!
can you please update your filter list if at all possible?? I dont want to get tracked and your other members dont want to get tracked either. thanks a million.
Is there something that needs to be updated? As far as I know the list is up to date. Bottlebob handles the updates for us and does a great job keeping on top of things
well i assume there has been many new trackers since april so maybe its time for an update? since you know alot around here could you update it if i send you a few new trackers that i know are not on the list. there may be a hundred trackers we need to update this list with. thanks almost evil, i still think you could help run this site because you have answers for everyting. no offense to anyone. i just think you know alot more than most people.
You can send me a list to be added to the no-trackers file via PM if you'd like. I can forward the list to bottlebob. He maintains the file. I think likely its been updated since April but we just havent updated THIS page since april
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It seems that ABP is not blocking statcounter.com. The location and ISP still comes up as tracked. Any fix for this?
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Is there any way to do this with Internet Explorer ?
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Is there an updated list of trackers? I feel like I'm missing something. My apologies if it is stated somewhere within the thread.
According to Bottle Bob, who keeps the list (see the long one above), it was last updated on April 17, 2009. The most current list is the one he has posted. If you find any additional or ones not inclueded feel free to post here so they can be added.
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this is cool, now i can stalk people without getting caught! I mean why else would people want to use it right? protect your privacy so you can invade other peoples! awesome
Well yeah. Or so you can check in on your kids profile without your child knowing that you are keeping an eye on them. Allowing them to feel independent and allowing you to feel safer. But for me it's totally about stalking.
www.linuxmint.com/
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Well as my kids don't use the net unless supervised, and have a myspace based on the fact that I have their log in info so I can check on them (I have explained why and they are ok with it.), and I don't allow them to have a computer in their bedrooms (won't hear any "OMG my 12 year old daughter ran off with a 42 year old marine after sitting in their bedroom alone with billions of strangers and I don't know why?" crap from me)
To me sneaking around behind my kids backs is a breach of their trust, as a parent it's up to me, not software or other adults, that is meant to look after their well being. At least they know I'm 100% straight up honest with them.
So yeah for me it's all about the stalking, I find 99.9% of people who want these things blocked are either paranoid, or are checking up on the "EX" or their partners. I mean how many do you see say online. "I wish to check out a friends site, or an old friends site, but I don't want them to know...." I mean why wouldn't you want your friends, who should be on your friends list, wanting to know you've viewed their "PUBLIC SOCIAL SITE" page. Sort of the same with the kids, if you can't view your own childs page openly, then you might want to look into family counselling, their is something obviously wrong in your home.
Don't get me wrong I use adblock plus myself, but that's it, it's "ADBLOCK" not "INVADEPRIVACY Plus"
I mean people say "but it's an invasion of my privacy" well what about the person your checking up on's privacy? Don't wantto be tracked dobn't visit their page, that simple.
Because I would honestly question the motives of any friend who didn't want me knowing they were looking at my page, and the only people from experience who don't want me knowing usually are up to no good.
Best post ive seen on this subject in a long time. Love the "invadeprivacy plus" line
"Who is this irresistible creature who has an insatiable love for the dead? Living Dead Girl"
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Thanks AE, I just look at it this way, I set the example for my kids, if they caught me being sneaky and dishonest, then they would then a) lose trust in me, and b) say "well if Dad can lie and sneak around behind my back, then hey it's ok for me to do so to."
I mean I don't invade my childrens privacy by reading their emails, but I know to follow it up if I see a message titled "Subject: I'll get you lint-licker-rooney". in their inbox. (not that they ever have had anything like it thankgod.)
Think we have so many dysfunctional families and personal relationships these days, because we've allowed society and electronic media dictate how we relate to our kids. It's too easy to just shrug your shoulders and pass the blame.
I mean I have friends who complain about their kids, quite young at that, texting friends and such all night, and it's funny they agree when I ask "well who's allowing them to own a phone letting them take it to bed to text all night?"
I dunno, maybe I'm old fashioned? but I always thought part of being a parent or an adult was having responsibility.
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I couldn't have put it better myself. It's not about being old fashioned, it's about showing up as a parent and being present. So many parents are willing to let other people take responsibility or place the blame elsewhere (they saw it on TV, it's those video games, the song said to do it) when their kids go askew. I work with over 300 families in a multitude of services and see it all the time. It is never the child's fault they made the wrong decision and it most definately is not the parent's fault!
My children also do not have internet in their rooms and won't until they leave our home and can pay for their own. We know their passwords and inform them that we will check. Mini once asked how that showed trust in her by having her passwords. Mr.Pants response? "You are 15 and we are in the trust but verify stage of life until further notice." We only check things if we see a change in her behavior (which I've written about before on here) and we also tell her we will or have done so. Sneaking around can fundamentally alter the nature of your relationship with your children. Mini's stepmother ruined not only her relationship with Mini but Mini's relationship with her biological father when she hacked into her myspace and email without permission. Trust is a two way street and children need to be respected also.
I know this is the wrong thread for where this conversation went but couldn't help it...ZK
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Hi Zoo, I need to make an account for on here seeing how often I visit lol, and I think this is a good place for the conversation as to me it is on topic, this is about blocking trackers so no harm in discussing the moral aspects and reasons for tracking blocking and alternatives (for example, unless you know how to update the filter yourself, the current filter list here is useless and you are probably being tracked right now, as the makers of the trackers constantly update, and alot more trackers have come out changed since the lists last update rendering it pretty useless now)
I think people need to be made to think about the reasons they do what they do before they pick up bad habits without a second thought, if people can state reasons for blocking, thenjust as fair to have reasons for not doing so.
But I am glad to see another parent out there who can see the issue of trust and the potential it brings positive and negative, not just with our children but our relationships with partners friends and family.
And it's great to know their are other parents who still take responsibilites in their roles.
On a side note, if you really must secretly check up on people or want to have some fun with your friends (make them think you're posting comments from china or russia, then might want to try using proxies. Just be warned, if the country you are going through doesn't speak your language you could end up viewing pages in various different languages than your own. For those who don't know what proxies are, long story short it makes your IP and location appear different to what it actually is by going through other servers instead of connecting you directly to the site you are visiting. Google it, if you want the specifics.
But I will still urge people to think about the moral consequences. As they say, locks only keep honest people out ; )
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Is there an Ad Block for Flock browser?
If I'm not mistaken, Flock is based on Firefox so just install Adblock Plus from the add ons section of Mozilla's website and follow the above directions.
www.linuxmint.com/
Are there any new recent trackers?
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yep things like "freejit" aren't on the list which hasn't bee updated in a while.
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I'm trying to import the file tracker_adblock_list2.txt into ABP but it keeps telling me it's "not a proper adblock plus filter file"
I've used ABP and this filter for awhile now so i don't know what's going on
I'm sorry I dont want to message you but I cant find how to post a message on here.. but are you aware of a virus on this page .. when you right click .... this text file. my norton antivirus comes on to warn me..
very strange because AFAIK, there are no viruses that propagate via text files. What, exactly does this warning say?
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Summary
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•Identity Threats:
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•Annoyance factors:
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Total threats on this site:
2
•Community Reviews:
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Norton Safe Web has analyzed fileden.com for safety and security problems. Below is a sample of the threats that were found.
fileden.com
Threat Report
Total threats found: 2
Small-whitebg-red Viruses (what's this?)
Threats found: 2
Here is a complete list:
Threat Name: Trojan Horse
Location: http://www.fileden.com/files/2009/6/15/2478311/AirFrance.zip
Threat Name: Direct link to Trojan Horse
Location: http://www.fileden.com/getfile.php?file_path=http://www.fileden.com/files/2009/6/15/2478311/AirFrance.zip
This warning appears to be for other files hosted at Fileden.com, particularly, "AirFrance.zip"..
The adblock file is "http://fileden.com/files/2007/3/8/862800/tracker_adblock_list2.txt" and is not mentioned in the warning.
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My IP is shown every single time I visit my friend's MySpace page. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. He has mixmap and I have used adblock for a couple of years now without problem. I don't use mixmap so I use him to test things out on his end. I thought he was just kidding but he asked me to visit his page then gave me my IP, how many times I visited, the times, etc. What's going on with this? Anyone experiencing the same problem???
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Yes have you updated your list which is now what.... 4 months old? Why don't you want people knowing you've viewed their page anyway??? got something to hide?
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Have you updated your filter list using the list provided above?
You said you're using adblock for years, but have you been upgrading it with new releases as they come out?
You don't really provide much info.
Is your friends tracker url listed in the provided filter list on this page?
Sites like profilesnitch and trackspace often update their trackers to get around being blocked, best bet is to get a copy of the url that your friends tracker is using and ban the whole domain associated with it, e.g if it's "www.myfriendstracker.com/trackme.jpg"
then add "www.myfriendstracker.com/*" to your filter list
the asterix, as usual is a wild card that will block everything that site has, even if they change the name of the image they are using to track people with.
but yeah I'm guessing the URL for his tracker isn't on your filter list.
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I just now saw this reply as I've been out of town for a few weeks.
To answer your questions:
*Have you updated your filter list using the list provided above?
I check back often and do update it regularly. I actually check at least once very 1-2 weeks to see if an updated list is available.
*You said you're using adblock for years, but have you been upgrading it with new releases as they come out?
I have version 1.0.2 installed. Is this the most current Adblock Plus release? Firefox usually notifies me of updates automatically.
*You don't really provide much info.
Not sure what else I can provide other than that he has mixmap installed and now the above info. When I go to his page Adblock shows a hit for mixmap it just never blocks it.
*Is your friends tracker url listed in the provided filter list on this page?
Yep. Mixmap.
I have no idea what I'm doing wrong. It's not rocket science and I follow the instructions and have been applying the filters for a good 2-3 years now.
Maybe it's never worked.
I'll set up my own mixmap account and see if it blocks it. The only problem with that is he gets some nasty viruses from using mixmap - even having updated anti-virus and firewall installed.