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Problems with public wifi preventing access to Mumsnet

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RebeccaMumsnet · 03/10/2013 17:05

Hi all,

We have recently had an email regarding a public library blocking access to Mumsnet as it contains 'pornography content'.

We do know we are a site for adults and can be rather sweary and we know that some filters can be rather sensitive to this.

We have heard of other issues involving Mumsnet being blocked from sports centres and college sites.

So, we were wondering if anyone else had this problem?

Have you ever had difficulty accessing Mumsnet from a public place via their wifi and if so, were you given a reason?

Thank you in advance blames bumsex friday Wink

OP posts:
Iloveredvelvetcake · 03/10/2013 18:18

Yes, I can't access it on free underground wi-fi. A weird error message comes and it's the only place I get it.

maillotjaune · 03/10/2013 18:15

My work wifi won't let me on when I try to use the phone (forcing me to use the pc on my desk Grin). It is a college.

HepsibubbleCauldronToad · 03/10/2013 18:09

Yep I did when DD3 was in hospital. However, I spoke to and emailed the wifi provider (St George's London if that helps), and they lifted the block. Handy really as she was in for 10 days and I'd have suffered... Wink

wannabedomesticgoddess · 03/10/2013 17:43

I was blocked in my local public library on one account, but my partners account wasn't blocked at the same time.

Haven't tried anywhere else.

MmeLindor · 03/10/2013 17:40

Nope, but I don't use public wifi very often.

Tee2072 · 03/10/2013 17:35

Never. And I've used it all over the place with all sorts of Wifi. Including the public library.

If anyone has that problem, switch to 3/4G! Grin

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