Meta: anyone else having problems with the MGoBoard page?
[Ed(Seth): We are prioritizing this. If you get the pop-up please let us know below what browser: Phone/Desktop, iOS/Android, and any other information you can gather. Also note I'll be deleting non-essential comments in this thread in order to keep it clear while we work the problem]
My Android Chrome browser has been frequently redirecting to a scam page (see below). This has only been happening with the board page, no other sites or other pages through mgoblog. I suppose my phone could have a virus, but it seems odd that it would only affect this page (or seem to be). Is anyone else getting this problem?
Yes. Just started seeing this in the last few days.
I've also had this happen quite frequently since "installing" the site on my phone.
I'll check it out immediately. Usually these are coming through the Google ad network, not our site. Someone figured out a way around their security because we do not have pop-up ads enabled, ever.
If you got this please let me know:
- Are you using the Progressive Web App (the link on your phone) or a browser
- iOS or Android
Happening to me the last few (2ish?) days. Using safari on my iPhone.
Chrome 90.0.4430.82 on Galaxy S20
Not using mgo web app.
Has happened multiple times as I try to write this comment as well.
I use the Google Chrome browser on my Android device and I have been seeing it pop up occasionally the last few days
April 23rd, 2021 at 10:06 AM ^
Progressive web app, Android.
April 23rd, 2021 at 10:13 AM ^
Seeing the same thing, using Google Chrome 88.0.4324.141 on Android Galaxy S10e
I did have the web app on my phone before deleting it a few days ago
April 23rd, 2021 at 10:18 AM ^
Yes on seeing this Seth.
1. Browser
2. Android
April 23rd, 2021 at 10:53 AM ^
Also seeing this, I’m using google chrome on iOS
April 23rd, 2021 at 11:15 AM ^
- Only noticed it on my phone, not laptop
- Samsung Internet browser with Galaxy S8
April 23rd, 2021 at 11:31 AM ^
I haven't encountered this annoyance recently, although it's been frequent enough in the past. I've got an old iPhone running an ancient version of iOS and I use Safari.
Android w/chrome browser for me. Getting the same popup.
Looks legit. I always click on these but I never win anything.
April 23rd, 2021 at 11:59 AM ^
I thought you did get a mail order bride once, but didn't pay the shipping and handling???
/jk
It’s happening to me on my cell....I figured I should stop going to pornhub.
It kept popping up while watching the balance beam gymnastics video.
What kind of cell? Progressive web app or browser?
iPhone. I am accessing through google. My pop up is saying I won some Apple award and wants me to click on it.
April 23rd, 2021 at 10:30 AM ^
Using the app, with Samsung 21.
April 23rd, 2021 at 10:14 AM ^
Yep. It just popped up while reading this post.
April 23rd, 2021 at 10:14 AM ^
Happening to me a lot too. Chrome on a Pixel 3.
April 23rd, 2021 at 10:23 AM ^
While there's a meta thread open discussing the PWA: an annoying feature of the PWA is it seems to override the "locked screen orientation" feature on my phone. The app won't lock vertical orientation only. Anyone else?
I'm using Android 11 on a Pixel 3 phone.
April 23rd, 2021 at 10:53 AM ^
Same....android through the app
April 23rd, 2021 at 10:56 AM ^
I was going to recommend setting or updating your CSP (Content Security Policy). However, there is no way, that I am aware of, to set up a proper CSP and have Google Ads. It's unbelievable that a company the size of Google hasn't figured out how to allow content providers to protect themselves.
April 23rd, 2021 at 11:40 AM ^
Yes, chrome browser android phone.
April 23rd, 2021 at 11:50 AM ^
Android Chrome as well.
April 23rd, 2021 at 11:56 AM ^
Dang, I thought this was real. They only asked for my SSN, bank account number, mother's maiden name and the model of my first automobile. It's funny, but the last two are my challenge questions for my bank. Do you think I will receive my $1000 gift card?
April 23rd, 2021 at 12:50 PM ^
I am...
April 23rd, 2021 at 12:55 PM ^
I keep getting this a lot on my phone. I'm using Chrome and I have a One Plus 7 Pro.
EDIT: Also it's Android version 10 using OxygenOS. The Chinese already knew all of my information so it's fine ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
When's the last time you got it. Just now?
Around noon ET is the last time I got the message, I'd say. It happens every 4 or 5 visits to the site, regardless if I visit a board post or just read the front page.
Yeah Seth, I've been getting this page popping up occasionally for about a week now too, FYI.
I have an Android 8, btw.
It's really annoying as I have to click back and often lose the comments I was typing.
(...would pay for ad-free access to the site...)
(...wonder if I will be sent to the altiplano, the cordillera, or deep, deep into the Amazon...)
I'm not getting any pop-ups, but page loads are GLACIALLY slow.
Like every page takes about a minute to load... and it's been going on for about a week.
Also android chrome.
Yes, I realize it's a free blog, and usually an excellent one at that... my problem is trying to read the content while every 10 seconds having to click off the add at the bottom of the page to read it. I get that adds are necessary and I DO try to contribute to beveled guilt when I can... but if there is ANYWAY to change the pop up adds at the bottom to every minute vs. every 10 seconds my blog experience would be exponentially increased! And no, I don't want to turn off the add blocker... I just want a happy medium.
Thanks for listening, I'll hang up now and wait for your response.
April 23rd, 2021 at 10:50 PM ^
Yes I get this pop up on my iPhone 11 using Safari.
April 24th, 2021 at 12:57 AM ^
Yes. Can hardly read site. Samsung galxy phone, chrome browser
April 24th, 2021 at 10:46 AM ^
Just happened while reading this post. Using a Samsung S8.
Still happening as of Sunday morning.