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What is with the earwax advert?!

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LemonChiffon · 29/09/2020 20:05

Is it just me? I keep getting these adverts about how to get rid of earwax, with a horrible picture of earwax on a finger! It makes me feel sick to see it.

And I definitely haven't been googling about earwax!

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LemonChiffon · 24/10/2020 12:05

Thank you!

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DawnMumsnet · 24/10/2020 11:50

We'll have another word with our Ads team to see if there's anything they can do, but as these ads don't fall under the umbrella of what we'd call 'malicious ads', we're a bit limited.

We completely get how off-putting they are, though (especially when you've fixed yourself a cuppa and a piece of toast) so for now, keep hitting that blue cross and we'll see if there's anything else that can be done at our end.

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LemonChiffon · 24/10/2020 11:28

I have tried clicking the cross before but I'm still getting them.

A number of other people on this thread have had the same ads - I'm sure we haven't all been googling earwax (I certainly haven't!)

How do they think these photos will make people want to click the link?!

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DawnMumsnet · 24/10/2020 11:20

Hi @LemonChiffon,

Sorry you're still being put off by these ads.

We think these are AdChoices ads, meaning they're based on your browsing history, and not adverts that have been placed by us.

Is there a blue triangle in the top right hand corner of the ad? If so, you can click on the X beside it if you no longer wish to see the advert.

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LemonChiffon · 24/10/2020 09:49

Just posting again to say I'm still getting these ads. Anything you can do to get rid of them would be appreciated!

I'm on an Android phone on the website on Chrome.

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Harmarsuperstar · 04/10/2020 20:46

I was just going to post this. Please get rid of it mumsnet 🙏

Liddell · 04/10/2020 15:22

@LilyMumsnet

Thanks for the screenshots. We're just giving our ads team a nudge.

Thank you.
lifesalongsong · 04/10/2020 14:41

Revolting ear wax adverts are all over, definitely makes me close a website as soon as one appears

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LilyMumsnet · 04/10/2020 10:03

Thanks for the screenshots. We're just giving our ads team a nudge.

tobee · 03/10/2020 23:14

I think the correct phrase is boak

Envy>~~~~~~~not envy

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Coronawireless · 03/10/2020 22:53

Here it is on the mumsnet site. On this thread.

What is with the earwax advert?!
IsFuzzyBeagMise · 03/10/2020 22:48

I'm also getting it. Only on here. It's vile.

MyShinyWhiteTeeth · 03/10/2020 22:44

I saw the advert and bought the ear wax remover. It's overpriced crap.

Liddell · 03/10/2020 22:40

@tobee

I don't get it on here but other places (Facebook, worldometers Confused) and also one for tonsil stones. Both nasty.
The tonsil stones one is really awful!

Why on earth do they keep showing them?

Gross.

tobee · 03/10/2020 20:07

I don't get it on here but other places (Facebook, worldometers Confused) and also one for tonsil stones. Both nasty.

CodenameVillanelle · 03/10/2020 19:20

Ugh I hate it. It's not just on mumsnet. It's everywhere! Whyyyyy

Melroses · 03/10/2020 19:18

I've been getting that loads - I thought it was my fault for looking up earwax on t'internet, but it would appear not.

FWIW, in spite of looking the subject up, I find the ad gross too.

LaMadrilena · 03/10/2020 11:04

I've just got it too. Not great with morning sickness Confused

HollysBush · 01/10/2020 17:08

Yep I get it too. And one about feet/toenails. Maybe cause they’re so gross they stick in our minds?

CoolYourBeansMySon · 01/10/2020 17:06

Same here! I don't know that it's anything to do with MN though?

AllTheOtherCats · 01/10/2020 17:05

I report it too. It's everywhere and there are variations of it. Absolutely disgusting

bruffin · 01/10/2020 17:04

I've seen that advert a lot elsewhere and report everytime

Liddell · 01/10/2020 17:03

Ugh, I get that all the time too! Revolting!

TheChippendenSpook · 01/10/2020 17:01

If I see it again, I will be brave (for the good of the fellow squeamish) and take a screenshot.

FlyingLoo · 01/10/2020 16:57

OMG yes!! It’s vile! Have to partially cover the screen

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