Thanks to the many readers who have written us, we are aware of the graphic pornographic ads that have invaded the top of our comments. We have asked our publisher to help us remove and block them, but it remains a work in progress. So long as the problem persists I can only ask readers to avoid clicking on comments. Don’t do it! We will let you know when we have resolved the issue. Until that time, we can only beg your indulgence and apologize.
UPDATE: The porn ads are coming by way of Disqus, our ad-on comment platform whose ad content we have no direct control over. We’re working with Disqus to fix this, but may have to shut down comments at least temporarily if Disqus can’t move quickly or effectively to quash this.
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