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TeddyIsaHe · 02/09/2018 22:54

I have HAD to start using an adblocker due to the fact that my laptop is terrible and it took about 3 days to load the active page.

Just clocked my ad blocker notification thing and it's blocking TWENTY THREE adverts on one page. I mean, I get this brings in revenue and everything, but is that really necessary? 23?!

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LouMumsnet · 08/09/2018 13:35

Thanks for flagging these up to us, folks. We've let the ad team know.

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TimMumsnet · 08/09/2018 22:52

Hi guys, thanks for raising this.

You're correct, we rolled out the new standard of ads to all users on Friday because the Fairy sponsorship was for a limited period. There have always been ads in the app, but we've been really careful to ensure that they have a minimal impact on the usability of Talk.

Unfortunately adverts are essential, otherwise we'd need to consider options like charging our users, which we'd rather avoid.

I'll look into the gambling ads now.

Seen a dodgy ad? Screenshot and go menu > feedback. We regularly block ads that are misleading.

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TimMumsnet · 12/09/2018 16:42

Sorry for the delay @VioletCharlotte - we have blocked all gambling/casino games, so let us know if you see anything else like that.

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TimMumsnet · 17/09/2018 11:44

Hi guys, for those of you who are iOS Talk users - within the last week we've blocked a range of other advert categories that will help filter out some of the more 'spammy' adverts.

As I'm sure you're aware, adverts are an important part of keeping Mumsnet available to everyone. We're investigating ad-free options in the Talk app, but please let us know whenever you see ads that are concerning. Thanks for your patience!

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TimMumsnet · 17/09/2018 16:37

You're right @bestbefore - it technically isn't anymore but it takes another release to the App Store to remove. I'll make the change with another fix that's in the works.

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