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NativeMainer
NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
edited June 2014 in Comments, Suggestions, Feature Requests

Hi, Mods!  for the last couple of days I've run into an annoyance.  When I click on a topic I go to the current page of that topics posts, then the screen jumps to another screen, same BCO layout and colors, but with a banner with an advertisement on it.  In the lower right corner of the banner is the name "Ad Choices" and a little logo.  I suspect someone has snuck this onto the sight.  I'm hoping you can have your tech team get rid of it?  It's making it hard to move around the site.  Thanks! 

 
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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited February 2013

    Hi NativeMainer.

    We're sorry for the delay getting back to you! Is this still happening for you? If it shows up again, could you post here or send us a PM with the URL you see after the redirection? Also, does this always happen, or only from/to specific pages?

    • The Mods

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited February 2013

    No worries, I knew you'd get to this when you could. Yes, it is still happening.   It seems to be rather random, but I'll start keeping track and will post the URL when it happens again.  Thanks!

     
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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited February 2013

    Mods--it's been 2 days and I haven't run into the redirect.  Considering I was getting it multiple times per day until now, I'm saying you fixed it!  Thanks!

     
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    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited February 2013

    NativeMainer, if it shows up again, please send us a PM and we'll see if we can help.  Smile

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited February 2013

    Looks like I spoke just a tad too soon. This morning, just now (6:49 in Maine) I had written a PM to a friend, hit send, then clicked on My Favorites and the screen came up with a Ford car/truck advertisement.  The url at the top of the page was:

    http://community.breastcancer.org/my/topics/monitored

    thanks

    NM/Kim

     
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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited February 2013

    Hi again Kim, this is the answer from our tech team:


    "More than likely this is caused by some sort of virus or malware on their computer.

    If she has access to a different computer, she could try using that one to confirm that she doesn't see the redirect there.

    Regardless, I'd recommend scanning for viruses/malware."

    Let us know if this helps!

    --The Mods

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited March 2013

    Mod--I added a second anti-malware to my collection of anti-viruses and such, have not see the re-direct since then.  Thanks for your help. 

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    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited March 2013

    Thank you for the update - we're glad it's resolved! If this happens again, please send a PM and we'll try to help track it down.  Smile

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