Ian wrote:
>
> In my never-ending search for interesting software, I occasionally I run
> across websites that are impossible to back out of.
>
> To put it another way, I can get into the site OK, but can't get out again,
> as the Back button doesn't work, neither does the 'X' shut button.
>
> Now, I know there are all kinds of ways around this, like Ctrl\Alt\Del or
> Alt\F4 or Ctrl\W.
>
> Actually, I do most of my surfing by way of the Right Mouse\Open New Window
> technique, so when I've finished with a site I just 'X' it shut.
>
> No, I'm not asking HOW to get out of these sites but rather; Is my guess
> correct that some sites are deliberately set up to keep the surfer locked in
> there?  Or is it just bad site design?
>
> Ian Porter


Yes, they are set up to keep you there. An easy way to get around this
is to disable JavaScript when you're going to these sites.
--
Kelly Younger

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