Mumsnet ads

[JustineMumsnet]

So, as you've noticed we got a new bunch of people supplying us with ads on a kind of loop if we don't sell the space. Probably time for a discussion on what we can live with and what we can't. Especially as I'm at a wedding tomorrow and then on hols for 2 weeks and won't have to be involved .
So tell us who you a) dislike b) can't bear c) veto or you're off.

(Over to you Olivia!)

Oops sorry, flee

I'd be fine with it if it's lots of dosh and I only get it once, although I'd probably get it once a month as I clean up my desktop quite regularly including getting rid of cookies.

Sod it, why not!?

I had spotted a couple of glaring new ads that made me pull a snooty-cow-face and mentally 'tsk' (think one was for something like bingo/lottery or online poker type dealy maybe?). Not bothered enough to kick off about it though...

I'm uneasy with pop-ups - but I love MN.

[torn]

take the money Justine.

We had one before for Disneyworld Paris didn't we? See advertisers- advertising on MN works

I find the University of Phoenix ad hilariously badly targeted

As long as it only comes up once , but in these litigious days, take the money!

just once eh?

oh go on then

I can't see any ads at all apart from teh GLTco on to the right

Am I lucky or is it just cos I'm foreign now?

Thanks everyone for the input. This particular campaign is only due to run for a month - how about we use it as a test case and then we can see just how irritating or otherwise it is. You never know we might all love it .

MNHQ have barred you from seeing the ads Suzy, just in case it kicks off.

Oh, go on then, Justine

I love that you ask us all and take notice of what we day, really love it.

Tis a very sensible parenting technique

Ok so next tricky question... We've been asked if we'll host some ads promoting Macdonalds' new microsite, which informs parents about such things as their ingredients and where they source them - the microsite is called Make Up Your Own Mind.
So what do you think? Is it a no way Jose! or I don't give a stuff?
[Ducks back down under Mumsnet Towers' parapet]

I don't give a stuff - I have read stuff recently (non McDonald's promotion) that said that they have improved their ingredients recently - but in all honestly I don't care!

Its been really nice knowing you Justine, I wish you the best of luck

Information is good, I think. I think people should make informed choices about things, so accept. IMHO

mcdonalds.......will that be followed by a greggs sausage roll ad?

I would really rather not have McDonalds ads, Justine.

Thank you for asking us.

what franny said...she was more polite than me.....

FWIW...if people really want to find out about mcdonalds food..then there are plenty other websites they can look at.......

Ooops, hadn't really noticed the ads. Iknow there's some text across the top saying 'the official shop for grobags', but I couldn't tell you what ads I've seen .

Been typing with my eyes shut obviously.

No I disagree - If it isn't a "come to maccy D's and eat your own weight in saturated fat, put on 17stone and turn your kids in to fat bloaters" then fine especially if it is informative and a "making your mind up" promo ...... any way we can see a preview, maybe??

I presume this is the website they'll be advertising.

hmm i agree with Franny - but maybe a short term stint would be ok- to swell the coffers and then begone!
On the whole though McD's not my bag

If that's the promo site HRHQoQ linked then fine by me .... and I have never had a MacDonalds - honest, hand on heart