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Hey mumsnet wtf is this ad on about?!

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winecigsandchoc · 28/12/2018 10:46

Just scrolled to the bottom of a thread on the app to see this @mumsnet

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DianaT1969 · 28/12/2018 19:05

Ref Ad Choices. Are you saying that MN knowingly joined an ad delivery revenue service that prevents pre-defined filters for the type of ads shown?

streakofmalevolence · 28/12/2018 19:05

Still getting these ads at 1900

AssassinatedBeauty · 28/12/2018 18:56

Then if they really have no control at all they need to rethink whether it's appropriate and is the image they want to put across to users. I'm finding it beyond annoying that I have to look at these ads.

Heuschrecke · 28/12/2018 18:55

The ones with the little blue arrow + cross on the top right hand corner are AdChoices ads. MN sells a couple of their ad spaces to AdChoices. MN has absolutely no control about the content of the ads that appear in those spaces.

But, as AnyaMN said, they'll happily chase down and block any dodgy ads if they're informed by us.

AssassinatedBeauty · 28/12/2018 18:23

I'm also still getting this advert appearing.. this just now

GrandmaSharksDentures · 28/12/2018 17:36

And on this thread...!

Hey mumsnet wtf is this ad on about?!
GrandmaSharksDentures · 28/12/2018 17:35

Still advertising prostitutes

DianaT1969 · 28/12/2018 17:09

Generally the ads on here are downmarket. I spend a fair amount of time online and it's rare to see so many poor quality ads on one site. They are the type of ads you would hate to accidentally click on.

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AnyaMumsnet · 28/12/2018 16:59

Hi there all,

We're really sorry about this - we have now blocked all dating ads, so it should be gone for good. They can sometimes slip through though, so do let us know if they're back

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winecigsandchoc · 28/12/2018 12:59

I haven't been looking at that or anything else dodgy trust me! Glad it's getting sorted

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NottonightJosepheen · 28/12/2018 12:46

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wakemewhenitsallover · 28/12/2018 12:44

They're not very good at advertising are they - We're not exactly the target audience are we?!

I wonder if they've paid per view or per click... @mnhq do you know?

If it's per click then every time we click on it we use up their ad budget. What a shame it would be if all their ad spend was wasted on the wrong people...

MimsyBorogroves · 28/12/2018 12:43

I get this one, which makes me smile. I'd definitely let this chap housesit for me...but I'd stay with him anyway.

Hey mumsnet wtf is this ad on about?!
chickensaresafehere · 28/12/2018 12:43

I've got a singles dating site advert Confused
I'm middle aged & married.

GrandmaSharksDentures · 28/12/2018 12:39

Love that the ad is still showing on this thread - I've also reported this just now (before I saw this thread)

AssassinatedBeauty · 28/12/2018 12:38

That ad is so bloody misogynist. They're not mature, they're all young women. Just because they're not teenagers, bleurgh... never mind the "always say yes" offensiveness...

AssassinatedBeauty · 28/12/2018 12:36

I'm still getting that advert... this was just a moment ago.

Hey mumsnet wtf is this ad on about?!
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AnyaMumsnet · 28/12/2018 11:46

Hi there OP,

We're really sorry about this, it should be blocked now, but do let us know if you still see it.

AssassinatedBeauty · 28/12/2018 11:31

If you click on the arrow on the ad top right then this is what I get (see pic)

It's not targetted.

Hey mumsnet wtf is this ad on about?!
LadyFlumpalot · 28/12/2018 11:25

Considering my adverts are for Quiz and New Look I'm also thinking the ads are targeted.

insancerre · 28/12/2018 11:20

I’ve got tea on mine
I do think the ads are based on browsing history

NerrSnerr · 28/12/2018 11:12

Doesn't the triangle in the corner of the advert mean that it's targeted? That means it's based on your online activity.

NottonightJosepheen · 28/12/2018 11:04

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Urbanbeetler · 28/12/2018 11:02

Doesn’t it depend what you have been looking at yourself? Or someone else using the same device?

takingflight2018 · 28/12/2018 11:00

I saw that one last night too, And thought wtf!