[wololongong]

> blinking warnings, fake browser UI and who don't tend to install stuff without meaning to.

The majority of online ads are bland and don't use dishonest or obnoxious tactics. People just tend to notice the dishonest/obnoxious ads more.

[iwwr]

Dishonest advertising is big business and even gets featured on Tech Crunch as "legitimate business":

http://techcrunch.com/2013/09/16/conduit-worth-1-4bn-acquire...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conduit_%28publisher_network_a...