That's not what I said. I was only talking about hotscopes specifically,
which is what I said.
As I said, if you see a popup start to load, just press Ctrl+W and it will
close immediately. That works with any popup or tab on any website.
The companies that design and create the AV software, anti-spyware
software, etc., do not also create viruses, spyware and other malware.
These companies fight viruses, etc., with the software they design.
That's like saying people should avoid the Internet. Are there dangers
on the Internet? Sure, that's why it's necessary to take the proper
precautions by using blockers, AV apps, etc. If you don't protect yourself,
you're just a target waiting to be caught in some nefarious hacker's trap.
I have a suggestion. Disable those ad/popup blockers you're using then
try to play the videos on hotscopes. If they still won't play, it may be that
Flash Player is not turned on in your browser(s). Since it's being phased
out, browsers don't usually activate it by default anymore. You have to do
it manually. See if that helps.
This will also help. Create a free account at hotscopes and login. That
made a difference for me. It should for you, as well. I hope this is helpful.