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Odd pop up message

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EmmaH2022 · 11/07/2022 21:24

Is anyone else getting a message saying "do you want to download .txt" when they're browsing here?

Thanks. Safari on ipad.

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LilyMumsnet · 11/07/2022 21:58

Hi OP

Can you possibly take a screenshot of the popup next time it happens, so we can see it? Can you also send us a link to where you were on the site when it happened? We're keen to investigate!

Evenstar · 11/07/2022 22:00

Yes I have had it for a few days took.a screenshot so my son could look

Odd pop up message
Evenstar · 11/07/2022 22:01

Not always the same section

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LilyMumsnet · 11/07/2022 22:15

Thanks so much for that - we're looking into it and will get back to you ASAP!

MarigoldGoes · 11/07/2022 22:16

I’ve been getting this for a few days too - only in feminism.

Odd pop up message
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EmmaH2022 · 11/07/2022 22:39

Thanks to Lily and posters who screenshotted.

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babblingbumblingbandofbaboons · 12/07/2022 07:05

Getting the same thing here - different threads, not one specific topic. Seems completely random. Safari on iPhone, iOS 15.5.

babblingbumblingbandofbaboons · 12/07/2022 07:06

Photo wouldn’t load with my original message

Odd pop up message
GCAcademic · 12/07/2022 07:17

Also getting this on Safari for iPad.

LovelyDaaling · 12/07/2022 07:38

I had that too. On Safari on MacBook

NanTheWiser · 12/07/2022 12:27

I’ve been getting it too, over the last week. iPad and Safari, it’s really annoying!

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DawnMumsnet · 12/07/2022 12:59

Thanks to everyone who's flagged this issue. We're still investigating and will be back with an update as soon as we can.

Yesthatismychildsigh · 12/07/2022 13:34

Yes, I’ve had it, but only on here. And strangely only after re registering after leaving years ago due to another security breach.

Whitney168 · 12/07/2022 13:34

Yes, have had this for a few days on the iPad.

Yesthatismychildsigh · 12/07/2022 13:35

Forgot to add, also on iPad using safari.

OMGTTC · 12/07/2022 13:36

Yes I’ve had this too, the browser asking to download a .txt file. On Chrome on an iPhone.

MaudOfTheMarches · 12/07/2022 13:38

I've had this this morning, Chrome on an Android phone.

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LilyMumsnet · 12/07/2022 15:34

Thanks so much all.
We'll post an update as soon as we can.

Catabogus · 12/07/2022 19:50

I’ve had this all week! I thought it was just me. Safari on ipad.

SoosanCarter · 13/07/2022 06:45

I’m getting it too. I’ve googled it and it’s Not A Good Thing

Catabogus · 13/07/2022 09:34

Here it is again this morning (still Safari on iPad)

Odd pop up message
GurlwiththeCurl · 13/07/2022 10:09

It has been happening to me for several days and is even worse this morning. Seems to happen with any page of chat, with any advert. On iPad using Safari.

Chemenger · 13/07/2022 21:28

Catabogus · 12/07/2022 19:50

I’ve had this all week! I thought it was just me. Safari on ipad.

Me too

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LilyMumsnet · 13/07/2022 21:37

Thanks for all the information, everyone!
We're still looking into this but will post as soon as we can.

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YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet · 14/07/2022 12:12

Hello everyone - thanks so much for the screenshots and info. The pop up you're seeing is caused by an ad on the page and right now, we're trying to identify which ad it is. In the meantime, clearing your cache might stop it. If you need help doing this, please let us know what browser you're using and we'll take you through the steps.