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Clicking on threads is automatically downloading files to my mac

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ZeroFuchsGiven · 14/07/2022 10:25

This has happened before a few years back.

It is randomly downloading files f.txt. followed by numbers, It is currently at number 34 so 34 files have downloaded so far.

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Silvercatowner · 17/07/2022 17:59

JoMumsnet · 17/07/2022 14:48

Hi again, we're really sorry that this issue is taking so long to resolve.

We're doing what we can behind the scenes to block the ads which may be causing these pop-ups. In the meantime, please try clearing your cache as that may help. If you need assistance with this, we can talk you through the steps across different browsers.

Please bear with us - we'll be back with an update as soon as we can.

These aren't pop-ups, they are downloads and clearing the cache doesn't do anything.

burnoutbabe · 17/07/2022 15:56

i get it for the advert for cannabis skincare/oil?

Signalbox · 17/07/2022 15:42

Clearing Cache doesn’t work for me. It’s not fixed. I wonder why mumsnet don’t just remove the advert. Does anyone know if the download carries any security risks?

exexpat · 17/07/2022 15:35

Has this been fixed yet? I am avoiding MN on my laptop until it is. I also think it was the 'cellular' ad causing the problem.

CaptainCorellisXylophone · 17/07/2022 15:16

YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet · 14/07/2022 12:11

Hello everyone. The pop up you're seeing is caused by an ad on the page and right now, we're trying to identify which ad it is. In the meantime, clearing your cache might stop it. If you need help doing this, please let us know what browser you're using and we'll take you through the steps.

This is why I use an ad blocker on everything. It makes the internet so much better, and ads cannot be trusted.

I get that websites need to make money, but they also need to adequately police the ads that they are serving.

If any website committed to serving only static image ads (ie no auto play videos, no JavaScript, no popups, pop under, fly out or any of the rest of that shit) then I would white list it.

CeeceeBloomingdale · 17/07/2022 15:12

This is tedious, clearing cache doesn’t do anything

Clicking on threads is automatically downloading files to my mac
downtonupton · 17/07/2022 15:10

I use AdBlock to avoid it - Mumsnet probably wont like that as they make money from advertising but it worked for me

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JoMumsnet · 17/07/2022 14:48

Hi again, we're really sorry that this issue is taking so long to resolve.

We're doing what we can behind the scenes to block the ads which may be causing these pop-ups. In the meantime, please try clearing your cache as that may help. If you need assistance with this, we can talk you through the steps across different browsers.

Please bear with us - we'll be back with an update as soon as we can.

Signalbox · 17/07/2022 14:24

Looks like this...

Clicking on threads is automatically downloading files to my mac
Signalbox · 17/07/2022 14:23

Mine isn't even asking permission to download. It just does it automatically which is a worry.

Signalbox · 17/07/2022 14:22

This has started happening to me within the last few days.
I've just had 6 downloads in 15 minutes today.
Seems to be getting more frequent. I use Safari version 15.5

Franklyyes · 17/07/2022 13:52

This is still happening for me

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ZeroFuchsGiven · 17/07/2022 12:26

7 in 10 minutes!

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ZeroFuchsGiven · 17/07/2022 12:21

How is it possible that this has not been sorted yet? We have identified the problem which is the cellular ad, why has it not been removed?

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Polgara2 · 17/07/2022 09:44

I normally use the app but that’s playing silly beggars as well so I’ve resorted to safari. Now getting same as @hellsbells99 a pop up asking to download.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 17/07/2022 09:43

I keep getting messages asking if I want to download.

Skinnermarink · 17/07/2022 09:29

Christ! Mumsnet this is embarrassing. Absolutely shocking that you’ve let this happen and it’s still happening.

Silvercatowner · 17/07/2022 09:26

Yep. Two in the last 5 minutes. Mumsnet please sort this.

pilates · 17/07/2022 07:44

This morning as well

pilates · 17/07/2022 07:38

Yep happened to me yesterday on my iPad

MagentaRocks · 17/07/2022 07:36

hellsbells99 · 14/07/2022 10:51

I have a pop up keeps appearing asking if I want to download f.txt.js - is this part of the same problem?

I get the same.

KangarooKenny · 17/07/2022 07:34

This is still happening on my iPad.

SoosanCarter · 17/07/2022 07:32

Still happening. It’s when the Cellular ad is on.

CeeceeBloomingdale · 16/07/2022 20:53

It’s happening to me on both safari (iPad) and chrome (android mobile). Clearing cache doesn’t work
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TerriblyNaice · 16/07/2022 20:48

I'm not having the downloading problem on my Mac Pro/Safari but constantly needing to close Mumsnet down as it's using too much of my CPU.

Safari messages are displayed suggesting I close the Mumsnet tab.