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To stop using Mumsnet because of all the current glitches

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venusandmars · 21/01/2025 22:14

I know there's a 'site stuff' place. But people are posting on there and there is no response from MN, and nothing has been resolved.

On mn (not on any other place) I get pop-ups with a virus warning [click here - which I never do]

Then within 30-60 seconds my mn screen goes blank - just a white page. It is infuriating and makes it impossible to use the site in any meaningful way.

I'm on a PC using firefox.

I'd be sad to lose all the valuable contact and information I get here, but this is impossible.

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tonyhawks23 · 25/01/2025 12:20

I find it awful to use in my phone,maybe I can get an adblocker I guess

Puzzledandpissedoff · 25/01/2025 12:13

JackieGoodman · 25/01/2025 12:07

Since turning on adblocker I haven't had the virus page pop-up (yet)

Nor me (famous last words Hmm) so it was surprising to see an HQ post a while ago, suggesting that switching adblockers off would actually help

JackieGoodman · 25/01/2025 12:07

Since turning on adblocker I haven't had the virus page pop-up (yet)

Blondeshavemorefun · 25/01/2025 09:42

AlexandrinaH · 25/01/2025 00:16

It’s not the app it’s the website that’s the issue.

I use Safari and it’s terrible with all the freezing and reloading pages. Does my head in.

The new app is ok, but I prefer the website generally, when it works of course.

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I get that and that why I swapped to the app a couple of years ago

website always was slow or reloading

took me a while to get used to the app. But I love it

and maybe worth a try

much quicker

rewilded · 25/01/2025 09:31

Not sure why MNHQ don't say we have no idea how to fix this problem?

Subjectivist · 25/01/2025 05:53

Plump82 · 25/01/2025 00:55

I use chrome on my android. Dont get any pop ups etc but the page just freezes and then I get a message saying to close the Chrome app.

Exactly the same for me

madaboutpurple · 25/01/2025 00:59

The same happens to me Op.Yes i get cheesed off at the blank screen. I am putting up with it as I thought it might be due to the storm. I hope it gets dealt with.

Plump82 · 25/01/2025 00:55

I use chrome on my android. Dont get any pop ups etc but the page just freezes and then I get a message saying to close the Chrome app.

Smout · 25/01/2025 00:51

Terrible lagging using Safari on iPad so I tried Firefox but ended up with the same problem. Having read BigDahliaFan’s post , I am using Safari with private browsing enabled and it is working normally now. Thank you

AlexandrinaH · 25/01/2025 00:16

Blondeshavemorefun · 24/01/2025 23:55

I use the app on iphone and no issues

It’s not the app it’s the website that’s the issue.

I use Safari and it’s terrible with all the freezing and reloading pages. Does my head in.

The new app is ok, but I prefer the website generally, when it works of course.

Blondeshavemorefun · 24/01/2025 23:55

I use the app on iphone and no issues

Wavescrashingonthebeach · 24/01/2025 22:44

I'm on an android phone and never experienced this

sharpoldtimer · 24/01/2025 22:42

Since my original post regarding the macafee pop up,my partner has now confirmed the problem has been resolved by MN,browser was not the problem as it happens on them all,so they have actually responded to our posts and sorted it out at their end.

AlteredStater · 23/01/2025 09:13

I'm use a Macbook and am on Firefox, but have an ad blocker. Never see any of these 'glitches' nor malicious ads.

sharpoldtimer · 23/01/2025 09:10

My wife's new laptop was using the Microsoft edge browser,so I installed the chrome browser and is still getting the malicious macafee pop up,it's originates from Russia if you google the web host.

To stop using Mumsnet because of all the current glitches
To stop using Mumsnet because of all the current glitches
Puzzledandpissedoff · 22/01/2025 20:04

Quite simply I don't expect this will ever be resolved as long as a sufficient number are still using the site; it's a business, with posters providing the "product" and thus driving advertising revenue

I've no idea if the issues have caused a drop in users though ... does anyone know if there's any way to find out?

pilates · 22/01/2025 19:43

Yeah it’s really gone downhill

Pixiedust1234 · 22/01/2025 19:36

I wish I hadn't posted - literally 10 minutes afterwards I have got the horrendous lagging 😮

CharityShopChic · 22/01/2025 17:24

jasjas3008 · 22/01/2025 11:46

Got this too, FF and Chrome, emailed MN, they are looking into it...

they've been "looking into it" since November.

JackieGoodman · 22/01/2025 11:51

I've been getting fed up with it. On both AVG secure browser and Chrome. Turned on adblocker now so hoping that helps.

jasjas3008 · 22/01/2025 11:46

Got this too, FF and Chrome, emailed MN, they are looking into it...

BigDahliaFan · 22/01/2025 11:42

I'm alright on a laptop on Chrome. Or on Ipad using private browser. It's a shame the app is crap on android.

Pixiedust1234 · 22/01/2025 11:40

I am using Opera on my android tablet. It has an automatic adblocker too. I have no pop ups, no adverts, no lagging.

Perhaps try a different browser first?

rewilded · 22/01/2025 11:40

Rosesgrowonyou · 21/01/2025 22:16

Have you tried a different browser? Seems okay on Chrome.

It's not.

AnnPerkins · 22/01/2025 11:37

I'm getting this on my PC using Chrome. Even trying to post this it's crashed 😡