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Upsetting ad coming up . Has anyone else had this? It’s very triggering

154 replies

whatanoddthingtoask · 10/02/2023 18:00

Hi
twice today an ad has come up ‘40 genetic photos’ and an image of what appears to be a baby affected by a trisomy ? This could upset a parent who has suffered a loss due to this.
It really startled me (I’ve been through this) it could upset someone else ?

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WhoNeedsSleepNotISaidMyBody · 10/02/2023 20:06

ladymacbeth · 10/02/2023 20:02

Mnhq have explained they can't delete it from a screenshot. It's not unwilling, it's impossible!

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@ladymacbeth

they can't delete the ad from a screenshot BUT they can delete the screenshot!!

Embelline · 10/02/2023 20:05

I also didn’t want to screen shot when I reported because I didn’t want it on my phone

Embelline · 10/02/2023 20:05

I’ve seen it. It’s really shaken me to be honest having had a 20 week baby loss.

i do think there should be a way you can retain more control over ads on this site.
it’s extremely upsetting and now appearing on this thread too.

LuckyMoonstone · 10/02/2023 20:04

@GiraffeLaSophie why someone thought it would be a great idea to screenshot it is beyond me 😐

imnotsickbutimnotwell · 10/02/2023 20:04

Why has some absolute idiot posted a screenshot on this thread? WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT? Unbelievable

FGSWhatNow · 10/02/2023 20:04

Fuck's sake. I'm not by any means a snowflake but that image has just popped up and it's very distressing. I'm sorry but I can't bring myself to go back and check the URL 😢

Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 10/02/2023 20:03

It’s horrific.

MarshaBradyo · 10/02/2023 20:03

I had to scroll past that pretty fast. I can see why people are feeling distressed seeing the ad

SnarkyBag · 10/02/2023 20:02

I’m more than a bit shocked that this has been possible to sort much quicker and without a poster needing to click on the link.

ladymacbeth · 10/02/2023 20:02

GiraffeLaSophie · 10/02/2023 19:57

And now there’s a screenshot of it on the thread. Please can it be deleted @LilyMumsnet

Mnhq have explained they can't delete it from a screenshot. It's not unwilling, it's impossible!

Racetothebottom2022 · 10/02/2023 20:02

@LilyMumsnet
Delete the post on this thread at least please this is not ok

MichelleScarn · 10/02/2023 20:01

Sorry can this have a trigger added to title? (Not aimed at OP) @LilyMumsnet but ad now coming up on thread. It's very distressing, I'm heavily pregnant, quite unwell with it and heavily stressed about things in general.

Tonkerbea · 10/02/2023 20:00

That poster should not have posted a screenshot either. Awful 😔

SnarkyBag · 10/02/2023 20:00

TRIGGER WARNING TRIGGER WARNING

DO NOT CLICK ON THIS LINK

PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ON THIS LINK ITS JUST
FOR MN SONTHEY CAN BLOCK IT

DO. NOT CLICK TRIGGER WARNING

www.historyallday.com/incredible-individuals-with-unique-genetic-traits/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=ME_GE_US_HAD_ALL_PMAX_UniqueGenetics_V1_UV5_0108_at&utm_term=&utm_content=feed&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8fCdtt6L_QIVLR_TCh2l0ADYEAEYASAAEgJXx_D_BwE

GiraffeLaSophie · 10/02/2023 19:57

And now there’s a screenshot of it on the thread. Please can it be deleted @LilyMumsnet

Houseplantmad · 10/02/2023 19:55

Oh my god, I’ve just had this and it is incredibly upsetting.

FebruaryWhining · 10/02/2023 19:54

m.kologame.com/?game_id=8691&wbraid=CjsKCQiA0JKfBhCUARIqAAi4aitkwBLaE55o5NTgeVOBFVnVIOQgrYEfPbkryiWgwVbiVIa3bhp-GgIETg

This one is not nearly so unpleasant but has images I don't expect to see on a parenting site.

plumduck · 10/02/2023 19:54

All I'm getting is IVF and the brit awards but I'll keep trying.

ladyforallseasons · 10/02/2023 19:52

It's incredibly distressing especially as I lost a baby due to a trisomy.

This is not on I'm afraid and has quite upset me even though it happened nearly 30 years ago

Cozytoesandtoast00 · 10/02/2023 19:49

Omg that's horrible 😭

plumduck · 10/02/2023 19:48

Ok if I see it I will try and get the URL

StellatheCat · 10/02/2023 19:48

I’ve just seen it three times in five minutes, I reported it to Google - how do I find URL? Very upsetting

DottyLittleRainbow · 10/02/2023 19:45

It’s basically the only ad I’m seeing anywhere. Even twice on this thread. Please can it be removed?

ouse · 10/02/2023 19:45

It’s on this thread. It’s a very graphic image. Please remove. It is not respecting anyone’s dignity for it to be shared.

MNHQ
LilyMumsnet · 10/02/2023 19:43

Hi all

We agree it's not on and we are keen to block it - but we cannot do it without the URL. Adverts on choices by google can hide their identity and so unless we found it ourselves, it wouldn't necessarily appear for us. You can get the URL by clicking on the ad. As soon as we have this, we can put a block in place.