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Why is Mumsnet insisting that I log in?

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CrispEater · 17/08/2016 09:58

I spend quite a lot of time browsing Mumsnet on my Samsung tablet, not logged in. I rarely post anything but if I do, I do that on my PC because I can type quicker on a proper keyboard.
Just now I was in Mumsnet on the tablet and kept getting a pop-up that insists I should either log in or join. As far as I can see, there is no way of getting rid of this pop-up except by logging in or joining or giving up on Mumsnet. It looks very genuine to me.
I really can't be bothered to keep logging in when I only want to browse and I hate being forced into doing something I'd rather not do.
Is there some reason why Mumsnet now wants everyone logged in all the time? Or have I missed something?

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Cherylene · 17/08/2016 10:15

I had this on the I-pad for a few days, and stopped looking on there as I was not convinced it was not something dodgy. Then it went away Hmm

Today, I have it on my computer account. I have gone onto a different account, and it is ok.

Is it kosher, or is it phishing?

FruOla · 17/08/2016 10:06

It's just started doing it to me too Angry

Like you, Crisp, I prefer to read threads without having to log in - especially when I'm on my iPad.

It's bloody irritating ...... grrrr.