Pop-up ads for known rogue companies

I noticed what looked like very attractive items of clothing and accessories advertised on this site by a company called IrisRuby. I looked up reviews on this company, and will definitely not be buying from them. Check it out before thinking of purchasing. I wish Gransnet could do something about this, as not everyone is as wary as I am.

I too have seen those very attractive clothes but fortunately someone posted here on GN about the companies and social media have warned about them.
There have been some very sad stories, prom dresses etc when youngster's dreams have been shattered.
Order at your peril, HQ take note.

HQ - can you not vet companies that advertise in this way? - or is it outside your control?

I am attempting to attach here a screenshot showing an advert for Iris Ruby. It does seem to be placed there by Google so there may not be much that you at Gransnet can do about it.

Thank you, the screen shot was yesterday, so it may well be sorted now.

Oops, spoke too soon, I moved to another page just now (15.20 Wed) and Iris Ruby was back. Tried to take a screenshot but the advert changed before I succeeded.

I don't get any ad's so assume my pop up blocker is working.

Thanks for trying HQ.

FlexibleFriend - could you please tell me about your pop-up blocker - I definitely want one of those!!

It depends what browser you use, I use google chrome but Adblock covers a fair few such as Safari, Firefox, Opera, and Microsoft Edge web browsers.

I have emailed you twice on this subject. You said you would do something about it. Since then it has got worse.

If any of you are on FB, have a look at the comments.
Mine were so scathing that I've been banned for 24hrs twice.

The problem with adblockers,I used to use one, is that some sites rely on the revenue they bring and they will not let you access the site if you use an adblocker. Often this doesn't matter, but sometimes you need that particular site.

I cannot access my local papers online if I have an ad blocker.

Adblockers can be switched on and off and tbh I never have problems accessing anything online.

https://www.gransnet.com/uploads/talk/202001/medium-345750-ab00c2ff-0d81-4d45-a040-bc00c1dc7bb0.png https://www.gransnet.com/uploads/talk/202001/medium-482627-a92c365d-125e-47f7-812d-39fead8d55ef.png

You wanted screen shots. These are from tonight

Had Damensein and Youngchic popping up this evening. Dresses and knitwear rather than shoes.

They're back!!

Young Chic and another one.

MerylSteeep you got banned from Facebook*?
Quite an honour!

I have an ad blocker and it's worth the odd site not allowing access not to be bothered by ads. Only the Guardian newspaper will let me read online. The others all block me.

I must try to download one (again).

Although I do like to read a local paper, the Independent etc online and to access other posters' links.

Damensein appeared briefly today. I have noticed turning up on other sites I have gone to.

Callistemon
Re getting banned from FB. I was pretty scathing and forthright in my opinions of these companies.

FB should have acted and investigated them, not banned you.

But presumably these companies are a source of income for Facebook.