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Teacheranne Wed 14-Apr-21 12:13:32

I’m getting rather fed up with seeing the advert for the newsletter pop up every time I open a thread. Previously I’m sure that if you clicked on the X, the ad disappeared and did not reappear on every following thread. And I already subscribe to receive the newsletter so it’s somewhat pointless.

Is there anything admin can do to correct this glitch?

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NanTheWiser Wed 14-Apr-21 12:30:24

I agree with you, Teacheranne. It’s really annoying - it did use to disappear from a single click, but now appears on every thread!

Getting fed up...

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MagicWand Wed 14-Apr-21 12:36:13

Not only on every thread but every individual page on every thread!

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cornishpatsy Wed 14-Apr-21 12:43:44

My adblocker must stop it as I do not get it.

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Calendargirl Wed 14-Apr-21 13:13:48

Yes, I’m fed up seeing it as well.

It won’t make me have it though.

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Namsnanny Wed 14-Apr-21 13:17:54

Agree with you Calendargirl

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Purplepixie Wed 14-Apr-21 13:19:03

Yes, I agree.

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NotSpaghetti Wed 14-Apr-21 13:52:49

I wonder if GNHQ is aware?

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Oopsadaisy1 Wed 14-Apr-21 14:21:57

I’ve blocked all pop ups, so I don’t see any ads on GN at all.

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Teacheranne Wed 14-Apr-21 23:17:36

Oopsadaisy1

I’ve blocked all pop ups, so I don’t see any ads on GN at all.

Showing my ignorance here but how do you block all pop ups on an iPad?

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Ro60 Thu 15-Apr-21 00:14:32

Thankfully don't get it on my kindle

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shysal Thu 15-Apr-21 08:09:54

It doesn't seem to be happening this morning!

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Oopsadaisy1 Fri 16-Apr-21 02:45:14

teacheranne go into Settings
Select Safari or whichever Internet you use
Scroll down and it says Block Pop ups, slide thingy accross

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Calendargirl Fri 16-Apr-21 07:23:48

Haven’t noticed any today yet, fingers crossed.

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Gymstagran Fri 16-Apr-21 07:39:10

Still appearing on mine today. It is irritating. I already subscribe to newsletter.

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Calendargirl Fri 16-Apr-21 09:41:47

Aargh! I spoke too soon!

It has come back!

Oh no!

????

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AnnieGransnet (GNHQ) Sat 17-Apr-21 10:16:47

Hello - thanks for letting us know. We've passed this on to our ads team and will get back to you as soon as we can.

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AnnieGransnet (GNHQ) Sat 17-Apr-21 11:00:45

Hello again - we've paused it now while we look into why it was misbehaving. Thanks for your patience.

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Teacheranne Sat 17-Apr-21 11:20:26

Oopsadaisy1

teacheranne go into Settings
Select Safari or whichever Internet you use
Scroll down and it says Block Pop ups, slide thingy accross

Thanks, I’ve checked and I already have pop ups blocked! No idea why I was still seeing the advert.

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JackyB Sat 17-Apr-21 15:40:33

It seems like months ago since we complained about this. It takes up all of the screen and clicking on the "x" in the corner had no effect at all. Nor did clicking on the picture itself which, theoretically, should have taken you to a box to enter your e-mail address to receive the newsletter. I said this at the time but it continued. Surely it should not appear if you are logged in and are already subscribed to the newsletter.

I always delete the newsletter unread. Perhaps I ought to take a look some time. It mostly seemed to inform of competitions for which I am not eligible, apart from listing the top conversations.

Anyway, thanks Annie for having it taken down. Makes reading much more enjoyable.

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Calendargirl Sat 17-Apr-21 18:32:28

I e mailed GN earlier today about this, don’t know if this was the result, but thank you if it was.

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