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Ad blocker installed pop up

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RiftGibbon · 29/09/2020 22:45

I have a browser which blocks adverts. On my PC and same on my phone.
Now every time I log onto MN I get a really annoying pop up notification telling me an ad/script blocking software 'is interfering with this page'.
No, it isn't. It's stopping me seeing ads that I don't want to see.
How do I make it go away?

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NovemberMorn · 03/03/2025 17:38

Disable ad blocker has suddenly stopped me viewing Mumsnet, is anyone else having this problem?

Read the latest thread from Justine, here in Site Stuff.

NovemberMorn · 03/03/2025 17:38

Disable ad blocker has suddenly stopped me viewing Mumsnet, is anyone else having this problem?

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RiftGibbon · 14/11/2020 20:39

Sounds like it was the same thing @CarolineMumsnet but hooray, hooray it hasn't happened at all today on the PC or the phone. I have brave browser on both.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's stopped now.

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CarolineMumsnet · 14/11/2020 10:47

Hello, RiftGobbon

We think this message you keep receiving could be as a result of things discussed on this thread here. Could you take a look and see if this looks to be same issue to you?

We can see you are on an android phone using the Brave browser. Is that right?

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RiftGibbon · 14/11/2020 09:27

All good today - looks as though the problem us resolved now on mobile devices (at least, it is for me). Will check in the PC later and report back.

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Hyperion100 · 11/11/2020 17:58

MN need to pay their staff, run servers and maintain office space. Thats pretty much paid for with revenue from ads.

Yes, they might be annoying but its either that or everyone pays for all content on the web.

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RiftGibbon · 11/11/2020 17:53

Me too, Englishrose I have taken off the screening on the PC and it's exactly the same.
I use brave as they don't seem to harvest data like Google does. Its really frustrating.

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Englishrosegarden · 11/11/2020 14:09

I have the same issue, driving me insane, it pops up every single time I click a thread or change page, this is making the site unusable.
I am using Brave browser.

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RiftGibbon · 10/11/2020 13:33

@soniamumsnet

Hi *@RiftGibbon* along with many other sites, and to follow recommendations from the IAB, we've implemented a consent platform on Mumsnet. This gives you even more choice over the data that can be collected and used - which is why you are now seeing a new pop-up with a lot of privacy options.

This link should be helpful if you need any more information:

www.mumsnet.com/info/consent-management-platform-faqs

Flowers

Understand that but it keeps popping up. As in, I log in to view a thread and there it is. I agree. I click into another thread, it pops up again. I agree. I post a comment, there it is again...
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soniamumsnet · 10/11/2020 12:22

Hi @RiftGibbon along with many other sites, and to follow recommendations from the IAB, we've implemented a consent platform on Mumsnet. This gives you even more choice over the data that can be collected and used - which is why you are now seeing a new pop-up with a lot of privacy options.

This link should be helpful if you need any more information:

www.mumsnet.com/info/consent-management-platform-faqs

Flowers
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RiftGibbon · 10/11/2020 08:10

And after posting comments too.

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RiftGibbon · 10/11/2020 08:09

This is the message. Every time I go to a thread, or back to the home page, or refresh a page...

Ad blocker installed pop up
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RiftGibbon · 10/11/2020 08:07

Well, it's gone today.
But - a privacy notice which I have to say I am okay with keeps looming every time I do anything now.😳

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RiftGibbon · 08/11/2020 21:10

And still on my phone :(

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LilyMumsnet · 25/10/2020 10:37

@U2HasTheEdge

Still happening on my laptop..
Hello,

Would you mind sending us a screenshot?

U2HasTheEdge · 24/10/2020 22:32

Still happening on my laptop..

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RiftGibbon · 20/10/2020 23:48

Still seeing it on my android phone (Huawei).
Anyone else?

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RiftGibbon · 09/10/2020 09:40

Doesn't seem to be happening on my desktop now - but still on the phone, covering much of the screen.

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soniamumsnet · 08/10/2020 10:16

Hi, thanks for the screenshots.

We're taking a look at this issue and will update you as soon as we have more information. Thanks for your patience. Flowers

U2HasTheEdge · 05/10/2020 17:24

Any update @MNHQ?

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CarolineMumsnet · 03/10/2020 15:12

Thanks for those screenshots and that info - we're looking into this now. Flowers

0blio · 03/10/2020 11:51

My previous screenshot was using Samsung browser, no adblocker and the screen is unreadable as covered by ads. This screenshot is when I use Brave browser which has a built in ad blocker and can't be disabled I don't think. The message covers links and buttons so they can't be used.
Mumsnet has been a huge source of support to me over the last 11/12 years but my details were among those revealed a while back when the site was hacked and for that reason I'm reluctant to provide my bank details for premium membership.

Ad blocker installed pop up
U2HasTheEdge · 03/10/2020 10:14

Mine is the same as the above.

I'm using Opera on a mac book.

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RiftGibbon · 02/10/2020 21:46

I'm using Brave browser.

Ad blocker installed pop up
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LilyMumsnet · 02/10/2020 18:59

Hello,

Are we able to have screenshots and device/browsers?