andrew, I never have any problems of this kind with SS, I use a Pro account and ensure before I access any links, I am logged into my account. I reckon if you simply activate a link you are open to ads and the like, I find the Pro account (for which you must pay) is so easy to use and no ads or other problems. It may be the link is a band-free, which means ads will be displayed. I send out direct download links, which do not cause people to receive ads. As with all sites, though, we still have the occasional glitch, such as when up- or downloading, it may crash, but thank the Lord, over the past couple of years, so far, this has been infrequent. ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq