To minimize lag, I suggest blocking the ads, which is easily done. First, open Notepad (Start - Programs - Accessories - Notepad). Paste the following into Notepad:
div.ban,div#ban {
display: none !important;
}
@-moz-document domain(neopets.com){
div#ban{display:none;}
div#bottomban{display:none;}
td.tl > object{display:none;}
#mb + form{display:none !important;}
}
div.bottomban,div#bottomban {
display: none !important;
}
Now, save this file as neopets.css, and close Notepad. Open the browser for which you want to block ads, and go to Settings - Internet Options. (This might be slightly different for other browsers, just search around until you find 'Internet Options') Now, click the button that says 'Accessibility'. Check the box next to 'Format documents using my style sheet', click Browse and find neopets.css in your files. Click OK, and OK, then close your browser and re-open it. If you have done everything correctly, the top ads should be gone!
This will NOT work for Firefox. You will need to download Firefox's own ad blocker, found here.
Remember, even with ads blocked, it merely means they are not showing up. This will NOT protect you from spyware or other malicious software located in the ads. (For more info on spyware, go here.) I suggest downloading Spybot - Search & Destroy to ensure your computer's safety.
Whee! No more pesky ads.
