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Why is Mumsnet allowing ads from essay writing companies that are essentially encouraging students to cheat?

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Wiifitmama · 23/03/2019 10:50

This screen shot shows the ad I just had appear. These companies have been in the news recently and not in any positive way. I am quite shocked mumsnet is allowing this.

Why is Mumsnet allowing ads from essay writing companies that are essentially encouraging students to cheat?
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Wauden · 23/03/2019 11:35

Wiifitmama I think that you need to provide the URL or something so that MN can solve this.
See other posts on ads.

KimMumsnet · 23/03/2019 16:39

Hi there - thanks so much for flagging this up. It slipped through our filters somehow so we'll get on the case with removing it.
Sorry to be a pain, but as Wauden says above, it would really help if you could get the URL for us. You can do this by turning your phone/device to airplane mode or turning off the connection, and then clicking on the ad. This will show the URL which you can copy and paste without actually opening the webpage.
Thanks, and sorry for the faff!
Kim

Wiifitmama · 24/03/2019 17:36

It is back again. Here is the URL

essayfactory.uk/?rid=3001&utm_source=pa&utm_medium=first5&utm_content=970x250

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Wiifitmama · 26/03/2019 14:32

Mumsnet, these are appearing daily and the top and sides. You really need to sort this out. They are practically illegal and should not be advertising on here.

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AnyaMumsnet · 26/03/2019 14:58

Hi there Wiifitmama,

This should be blocked now but let us know if you keep seeing it. Thanks for your patience.

Wiifitmama · 27/03/2019 13:45

It is not blocked as it just appeared huge at the top of my screen again. This is the URL
essayfactory.uk/?rid=3001&utm_source=pa&utm_medium=first5&utm_content=970x250

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soniamumsnet · 27/03/2019 14:24

Hi there Wiifitmama,

We're investigating this now. Thanks for your patience.

Wiifitmama · 31/03/2019 13:02

I am still getting these banner ads. i am using safari if that makes any difference. Can you please update on this - seems to be taking a really long time to block them.

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MichaelMumsnet · 12/06/2020 13:53

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