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TalkinBoutWhat · 23/10/2017 13:17

MN, PLEASE fix this advertising bar at the top of the computer screen.

It is so large, that I can't actually click on any of the MN links that are at the top of the page. (eg, active, I'm on, etc).

Right now, on Site Stuff, I can't even click 'Site Stuff' to get other threads in this section. It's hidden by the ad, which is NOT scrolling up and away the way I've seen others do. It's just sitting there. The ONLY threads I can get onto are the active ones on the right hand side of the screen, and only the ones lower down the list as the top ones are hidden by the Ad. (Experian and Marks and Spencers, are the two so far....)

You did this before, we all complained, you apologised and said it shouldn't have been loaded on as you were testing something new. I really hope this was a mistake, because it is IMPOSSIBLE to navigate the site.

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TalkinBoutWhat · 23/10/2017 13:21

Actually it's the blasted John Lewis autumn event ad (sorry M&S!).....

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PencilsInSpace · 23/10/2017 13:37

I use adblock and I get this on the top bar now. No I won't whitelist MN because while this is irritating at least I can click where I want to. I do whitelist some sites I use a lot, but not sites where the ads are OTT, have a history of security issues and interfere with basic functionality.

Please consider introducing an ad-free subscription version for those of us who would like to help you keep the lights on but who are not prepared to put up with the way you use ads on the site.

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OlennasWimple · 23/10/2017 13:39

I just got the "whitelist" message on my top bar too. Not sure why, as I haven't changed my ad block settings, but maybe it's the public wifi I'm on?

TheFirstMrsDV · 23/10/2017 13:45

Its driving me mad.
Its making it impossible to use the menu bar at the top/

TalkinBoutWhat · 23/10/2017 13:47

The list of offending ads is growing........

I wonder how happy they would be with MN if I banned their ads through AdChoice because MN can't make the ads work properly. Not going to help you 'keep the lights on' then, will it?!

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TheFirstMrsDV · 23/10/2017 13:51

Its making posting on MN a bit like a video game , You have to have very good hand eye coordination to make sure you can click on the menu or advanced search before the whacking great ad comes down.
Why hasn't it got an X in the corner so I can close it?

spiderlight · 23/10/2017 13:53

I've got the whitelist thingy as well today. Am at home and haven't changed anything so it must be something introduced at MN's end.

TalkinBoutWhat · 23/10/2017 13:55

I'm not fast enough MrsDV!

And on that note I'm giving up. Can't be bothered anymore. Well done MN, for the first time in AGES I'm actually closing down the MN tab.

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PanPanPanPing · 23/10/2017 14:01

The top AdChoice ad drives me mad. It's too deep and makes the screen jump around. Love MrsDV's comment about hand/eye co-ordination!

CarolineMumsnet · 23/10/2017 14:04

Hi everyone. We are so sorry for all the frustration this is causing. Just wanted to hop on quick to let you know tech is, as we speak, working on a fix for the issues with the advertising bar. We'll keep you updated here Flowers Flowers.

MyBrilliantDisguise · 23/10/2017 14:34

Just came on here to complain! Hope it gets sorted soon.

AaaaaaaarrghmyGMumsnet · 23/10/2017 14:38

Hello, OP could you post a screenshot for us please? Or mail it over to [email protected] if you prefer. Thanks!

ReinettePompadour · 23/10/2017 14:39

Ive just popped on to complain too. Its been driving me bonkers as you cant click on the top links at all without it going to the advert.

Ceto · 23/10/2017 14:42
ReinettePompadour · 23/10/2017 14:42

I hope this works, Ive never done it before. (a screenshot that is)

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macnab · 23/10/2017 14:44

Thank god it's not just me! I can't access any of the talk categories because the top advert bar thingy isn't disappearing like it usually does. It's annoying enough to have to wait for it to go away but now that it's not budging it's making me want to wallop my screen!! (am usually a very calm and collected type)

Hope the tech guys can fix it asap Mumsnet

SandyDenny · 23/10/2017 14:44

I'd like to complain about the whitelist circling bar too, it's annoying and the message is twee,

AaaaaaaarrghmyGMumsnet · 23/10/2017 14:57

Thanks ReinettePompadour

AaaaaaaarrghmyGMumsnet · 23/10/2017 15:01

Hello again, thanks for your patience.

The tech team have found the issue with the large ad covering the links to Active etc, and are working on a fix right now. We'll let you know when it's sorted.

Ewanwhosearmy · 23/10/2017 15:17

I use adblock and I get this on the top bar now. No I won't whitelist MN because while this is irritating at least I can click where I want to. I do whitelist some sites I use a lot, but not sites where the ads are OTT, have a history of security issues and interfere with basic functionality.

^This.

AaaaaaaarrghmyGMumsnet · 23/10/2017 15:25

Hi all, the issue with the large ads should be fixed now. If you have any further probs with this please let us know! Thanks for bearing with us while we got it sorted.

monkeywithacowface · 23/10/2017 15:31

Still getting it on mine

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MyBrilliantDisguise · 23/10/2017 15:38

I'm still getting it, too.

Please tell the tech to STOP BLOODY FIDDLING WITH IT!

ReinettePompadour · 23/10/2017 15:39

Its still doing it Sad

monkeywithacowface · 23/10/2017 15:44

This isn't at all annoying either. Jeez there's advertising and then there's just shoving it down people's throats!

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