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Massive ads taking over screen again

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PinkTonic · 17/02/2024 17:33

This happened a few weeks ago and appeared resolved. Now it’s happening again. Full screen taken over and a message to rotate screen. I’m on safari on an iPad.

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Iwishmynamewassheilah · 27/02/2024 08:08

Got it again — just now.

Daffodilsandtuplips · 27/02/2024 07:47

Yes, I get it too, I’m on safari, so far it’s just on the I pad but between that and the app causing my iPhone to overheat and drain the battery the site is becoming unusable. What is going on?

Mydoghealsmyheart · 26/02/2024 21:05

Here as well, I thought it had been resolved but clearly not. It’s so frustrating.

Catabogus · 26/02/2024 20:59

Happening here too. Safari on iPad. It’s an advert from the Western Australia Department of Education! It’s absolutely maddening - the site is completely unusable.

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PinkTonic · 26/02/2024 20:45

Yep, happening again

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Vickythevan63 · 26/02/2024 20:11

https://www.education.wa.edu.au/im-moving-from-overseas?utm_source=miq&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=teachinwa&utm_id=international&utm_term=uk_ireland&utm_content=spirit

ok, I played around with the Ad page when it popped up now and got the URL above. Hope you can sort it @LilyMumsnet, as this came up within an hour of me clearing my iPad, changing my password, deleting my saved Chat and AIBU links.

Overseas qualified teachers - Department of Education

https://www.education.wa.edu.au/im-moving-from-overseas?utm_source=miq&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=teachinwa&utm_id=international&utm_term=uk_ireland&utm_content=spirit

Vickythevan63 · 26/02/2024 19:37

@LilyMumsnet

If you read my post of page 2 of this thread, you will see that I state there

“Clicking on the ad doesn’t seem to bring up another page or URL.”

Nothing happens when I click on the ad, absolutely nothing! No URL, no new page, nothing.

Maybe it’s different for someone else…

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LilyMumsnet · 26/02/2024 19:21

Hi all

If you click on the black or yellow space on the advert, will it take you to the URL? If you don't want to load into the advert, you can turn WiFi and data off before clicking. This will load the URL without loading the landing page.

ElBandito · 26/02/2024 18:44

Hadn't had this since the 22nd, but it's back again. And yes, I did clear my cache etc

Massive ads taking over screen again
Vickythevan63 · 26/02/2024 17:42

I’ve just started a thread about this in Chat, didn’t realise there was a site stuff part!

I reported it to MN, had emails asking me to completely clean up my iPad, remove all traces of MN, log in again etc, but it’s still there.

come on MNHQ, sort it out!

@HebeMumsnet - there doesn’t seem to be a URL, it just plasters itself above a normal page, the only URL showing is of the legitimate MN page. Clicking on the ad doesn’t seem to bring up another page or URL.

LokiDoki75 · 22/02/2024 17:46

@LilyMumsnet I did earlier and I haven’t had it since. I hope I’m not jinxing anything by saying that!

MamaGhina · 22/02/2024 16:21

@LilyMumsnet thank you. I haven’t had it today.

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LilyMumsnet · 22/02/2024 16:10

MamaGhina · 21/02/2024 20:43

Thanks for the thread @PinkTonic I couldn’t be bothered to try and report again but yes I’m getting it all the time on iPad safari too.

While I’m having a moan…. Why do I lose the thread if I click a different tab or leave the browser? Before you could leave the thread open, browse something else and then return back later and it would be open exactly where I left it. Now it refreshes to the home page every time. Even after a minute or two.
@LilyMumsnet

Can we check that you've cleared your Mumsnet cache and cookies?
We'll take a look at the other issue shortly, we're just keen to get this advert stopped!

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LilyMumsnet · 22/02/2024 16:09

LokiDoki75 · 22/02/2024 10:11

I’ve been getting the same for the last few days, using Safari on an iPad as well. It’s happened again this morning, which is how I found this thread!

Can we check that you've cleared your Mumsnet cache and cookies?

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LilyMumsnet · 22/02/2024 14:38

Hi all

We know this is frustrating and so we're really sorry that it's still showing. We're looking into it and will update you as soon as we can.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 22/02/2024 10:42

It’s still happening for me and yes @MamaGhina the same has been happening to me for MONTHS there is a thread on it in site but mumsnet claim they don’t know why it’s happening, it’s a permanent feature now and seems no one gives a shit about it, what with that and this bloody advert taking over constantly it completely ruins the experience of using this site.

LokiDoki75 · 22/02/2024 10:11

I’ve been getting the same for the last few days, using Safari on an iPad as well. It’s happened again this morning, which is how I found this thread!

SugarPlumpFairy3 · 21/02/2024 23:16

It seems to have stopped for me 🤞🏼

MamaGhina · 21/02/2024 20:43

Thanks for the thread @PinkTonic I couldn’t be bothered to try and report again but yes I’m getting it all the time on iPad safari too.

While I’m having a moan…. Why do I lose the thread if I click a different tab or leave the browser? Before you could leave the thread open, browse something else and then return back later and it would be open exactly where I left it. Now it refreshes to the home page every time. Even after a minute or two.
@LilyMumsnet

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Sidebeforeself · 21/02/2024 20:35

Still getting this every 5 mins but will do teh cache thing and see

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LilyMumsnet · 21/02/2024 19:23

Hi all

We've attempted a block from our side - if you're still seeing this advert, please could you clear your cache and cookies for Mumsnet? It's very possible that your browser is remembering the advert.

OhBeAFineGuyKissMe · 21/02/2024 18:26

Still happening.

I’m not clicking on the link - then you just get spammed with similar ads for ages.

Massive ads taking over screen again
BigWillyLittleTodger · 21/02/2024 12:21

SugarPlumpFairy3 · 20/02/2024 21:58

@LilyMumsnet im on iPad/safari and I’m getting the same advert as above too. It won’t let me click on the advert, just says to rotate my device. When I rotate it, the ad disappears. It looks as thought it’s from the DfE.

Yes same here, it’s still happening today, just asks to rotate device.

fritaskeeter · 21/02/2024 09:38

Just get an ad blocker. I've never had issues with ads on this site.