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Have you ever been reading an article online only to be interrupted by an obnoxious talking ad or an expanded flash banner ad? Maybe your mouse mistakenly wandered over a video ad that advertises something you have absolutely no interest in whatsoever. These intrusive ads can be pretty annoying and it may even prompt you to leave the site altogether. 

If the amount of online advertising on a site is overwhelming, you may want to check out Readabilty. The online tool takes about 10 seconds to set up and you can start using it quickly. From the Arc 90 site:

It’s almost like listening to talk radio, except the commercials play during the program in the background. It’s a pretty awful experience. Our friend to date has been the trusty “Print View” button. Click it and all the junk goes away. I click it all the time and rarely print. It’s really become the “Peace & Quiet” button for many.

Screen grab below shows what a difference Readability makes:

A simple click of the Readability button in your bookmark toolbar can make your online reading experience so much more uncluttered.

(Via Kottke)