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to wonder why there are quite so many cookies/trackers on Mumsnet?

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ButteredRadishes · 18/06/2025 10:02

Seriously, within 2 days there's been nearly 4000 attempts! (all blocked #SorryNotSorry)

Just to be sure this isn't 'normal' that everyone does it. I wiped my bowing data, started again with Mumsnet, Instagram and Reddit - accepted all cookies - browsed for around 10 minutes on each - clicking through and interacting (not clicking any ads)

  • Mumsnet 592
  • Instagram 1
  • Reddit 5

Its INSANE

to wonder why there are quite so many cookies/trackers on Mumsnet?
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CommissarySushi · 18/06/2025 10:03

Wow, that is insane.

MyDogHumpsThings · 18/06/2025 10:03

The reason is shitloads of ads.

BoredZelda · 18/06/2025 10:03
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BertieBotts · 18/06/2025 10:07

DH set something up on our WiFi and said the same.

No idea what ad providers MN use but they seem riddled with all kinds of nasty stuff.

ButteredRadishes · 18/06/2025 10:13

BertieBotts · 18/06/2025 10:07

DH set something up on our WiFi and said the same.

No idea what ad providers MN use but they seem riddled with all kinds of nasty stuff.

its absolutely bonkers how much they use!

Maybe I'll compare to Netmums

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ButteredRadishes · 18/06/2025 10:21

Netmums is comparable to be fair...653 in the time from previous post!

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BertieBotts · 18/06/2025 12:01

Interesting. Now try a Reach newspaper! (The local newspapers which are covered with 1000 autoplaying video ads and "You won't believe this one weird tip!" links).

randomchap · 18/06/2025 12:20

And mumsnet hq wonders why people block adverts and tracking

ButteredRadishes · 18/06/2025 20:32

BertieBotts · 18/06/2025 12:01

Interesting. Now try a Reach newspaper! (The local newspapers which are covered with 1000 autoplaying video ads and "You won't believe this one weird tip!" links).

Ooh, I will!

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