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Huge adverts making site unusable

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Zingy123 · 19/10/2024 19:17

I am being plagued by a Taylor Wimpey advert. It takes up the whole page and makes it impossible to scroll. Please get it removed or made smaller.

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NewName24 · 16/12/2024 17:53

Same as @TinyTear

Almost all KitchenAid, and I'm on a laptop and using Chrome.

TinyTear · 16/12/2024 15:46

Chrome on a laptop
Mostly kitchenaid.
I am not going to be getting URLs every time...

I seem to only get Kitchen Aid, they must love me and I hate them

Novella2012 · 16/12/2024 14:38

Came on to check and I can't even read the message because the advert came on straight away and there's no way to get rid of it.

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BeckyAMumsnet · 16/12/2024 13:41

Thanks for continuing to flag these ads and we’re sorry for the inconvenience caused while they crawl all over your threads!

We’ve now identified several ads causing these issues and contacted our advertising partners to have them blocked. We’re also working to prevent similar issues in future by reviewing and restricting the use of expandable or intrusive ad formats on the site. This may take some time as we work through all the necessary adjustments with our partners.

If you encounter any other ads like this, it would be really helpful if you could provide the following details (seasoned site stuffers know the drill but just in case):
A screenshot of the advert.
The URL the advert redirects to (if clicked).
The device and browser you’re using.

This information allows us to quickly locate and block the offending ads. Thanks again for your patience and understanding. We really do appreciate you letting us know about this.

Zonder · 16/12/2024 12:51

Puzzledandpissedoff · 16/12/2024 10:53

@Zonder stand by for what device/browser are you using, have you cleared cookies, can you send us the URL/a screenshot, etc, etc. Wink

Yup. But I've already given that info. So I'm ever hopeful 😀

Puzzledandpissedoff · 16/12/2024 10:53

@Zonder stand by for what device/browser are you using, have you cleared cookies, can you send us the URL/a screenshot, etc, etc. Wink

Zonder · 16/12/2024 08:53

@JoMumsnet @BeckyAMumsnet is anything happening about these ads, do you know?

Error404pagenotfound · 16/12/2024 08:40

TheChippendenSpook · 16/12/2024 08:19

I've had enough now.

Same, and the lack of response from MNHQ is compounding the issue.

TheChippendenSpook · 16/12/2024 08:19

I've had enough now.

PaganOfTheYuleTimes · 16/12/2024 08:13

Yep same here, massive amazon ads that take over nearly the whole screen and don't go. Samsung s23 ultra, using chrome.

Huge adverts making site unusable
Novella2012 · 16/12/2024 08:03

Still happening on every thread.

Huge adverts making site unusable
NewName24 · 15/12/2024 19:55

@MNHQ ???

Stuffineed · 15/12/2024 19:36

Oh I thought I’d accidentally been tapping something that brought it up.

NerdWhoEatsMedlar · 15/12/2024 19:32

Makes sense @Simonjt if MN has a problem with something like AdSense web crawler. MN servers must be quite strained. With not enough leeway you risk things getting stuck in a loop and the AD never gets the shut down command. Those big ads used to pop up, take control for 5 seconds and then close, now they just stay.

@HebeMumsnet , @JoMumsnet you must employ people who are more up to date than me.

MumblesParty · 15/12/2024 13:07

I just started getting these huge ads a few days ago. Very annoying

Simonjt · 15/12/2024 09:12

I’m getting the add the moves with you too, so I opted to use my text to voice software (which is actually designed for those with visual impairments), the add blocks it completely. So mumsnet also don’t give a shit about users with a visual impairment either.

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CulinaryPumpkin · 15/12/2024 09:08

I'm also having issues with massive Amazon ads covering the page with no way to click out of them. Can't read the content or click any links at the top of the page because the ad is covering them. On mobile (android). Looks like I'm not the only one with this issue.

MrsSchnickelfritz · 14/12/2024 23:06

MsDogLady · 12/12/2024 21:26

I am losing patience with the state of things (unrelenting KitchenAid ad), and may withdraw from the site soon. After several weeks, this should have already been remedied…

Yes, I've decided I'm out til the New Year. Mumsnet clearly don't give a shit about how the giant ads impact their users, they're just enjoying the money it brings in at this time of year. Chrome has crashed on me for the last time, I'm off to download candy crush or something instead...

TinyTear · 13/12/2024 13:51

four kitchen aid ads in a row just now!

MsDogLady · 12/12/2024 21:26

I am losing patience with the state of things (unrelenting KitchenAid ad), and may withdraw from the site soon. After several weeks, this should have already been remedied…

Theteapotsbrokenspout · 12/12/2024 20:43

This is new for me I’ve just started getting the Kitchen Aid full page ad, iPad running Safari. Although I guess I’ll probably have to put up with it as it appears mumsnet don’t do anything about it.

BlackHillsofDakota · 12/12/2024 16:25

Came here to say the kitchen aid one is driving me mad! Wouldn't buy one on principle now, so intrusive.

MistressoftheDarkSide · 12/12/2024 13:26

Big Amazon ads for me too!

mackerella · 12/12/2024 08:28

I'm also getting massive Amazon ads blocking threads with no way to dismiss them (I'm using a Pixel 6a on Chrome - is it a Pixel problem?)

Zonder · 11/12/2024 23:34

I'm surprised there's no response from MN.