Is Google Toolbar Blocking Legitimate Content?

beSpacific: "According to this New York Times article, the Google toolbar is so effective in blocking unwanted pop-up ads that millions use it daily. However, website designers point out that along with blocking ads, the toolbar has the unintended consequence of blocking legitimate website content that is delivered via pop-up windows."

Which brings me to my next question: do websites provide legitimate content via pop-ups and why?

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