What is this that suddenly started showing up on DU

[gristy]

Last edited Mon Sep 14, 2020, 09:22 PM - Edit history (1)

When I click to rec, I now get this popup:

We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. Do not sell my info Ok

Is this happening to anyone else?

on edit: I'm on Windows 10, and my browser is Edge, probably "classic crappy Edge", per Tommymac

[Eliot Rosewater]

1. i got it too and a green line up top, something weird happening

[TwilightZone]

2. It's a disclaimer now required in some areas.

California is one, as I recall. Most websites are showing it to everyone since it's easier than trying to link it geographically.

[Maraya1969]

8. But for when you click the "Like" button?

[paulkienitz]

74. "Do not sell my info" is required by a new California law.

[Laelth]

3. I have not yet had that experience. n/t

-Laelth

[CottonBear]

4. On what device/platform are you viewing DU?

I don’t see anything amiss.

[gristy]

9. Microsoft Edge

[Tommymac]

27. Which one...classic crappy Edge or new cool Chromium Edge? n/t

[gristy]

33. It's just "Edge" on "Apps and features" under settings

So I'll guess it's just classic crappy Edge.

[Tommymac]

42. Yeah. The new Chromium Edge is basically Chrome.

Same open source code repackaged, much less invasive and runs most Chrome apps.

Old one was proprietary code and it frankly sucks. Around 4% market penetration over it's lifetime. MS made a huge mistake replacing IE with that browser.

That's why they went out and used the Chrome open source code to emulate one of the world's most used browsers.

You can upgrade for free on MS site. But if you like what you have by all means keep using it. It is fairly secure and private.

On topic I have had no issues either. Running new Edge and Chrome on latest Windows 10 build.

If you must know I disclose I am a MS professional - made a lifetime living keeping windows server's running. It's not perfect, but it is good no matter what those Mac and Linux folk say.

[DownriverDem]

48. Just use

Chrome and really like it.

[Maraya1969]

5. I just remembered what happened in 2016. Remember DU was hacked and closed for a week???

I bet they are trying it again.

We need more security measures

[PTWB]

38. What makes you think that?

Nothing about what OP described indicates a malicious intrusion.

[Maraya1969]

66. I thought he said that when he clicked the "Like" button some message came up. That's not

right.

[Ahpook]

56. I doubt it is that again

But, DU was closed for longer than a week if I remember? More like a month I believe.

[GP6971]

6. I didn't get that message

when I just Recd a thread.

[gristy]

7. wow, lots of quick recs

Looks like it may be widespread. What gives?

[MustLoveBeagles]

10. Very weird

That ones not happening to me but sometimes when I try to Rec an OP it tells me to sign in even though I'm already signed in.

[TwilightZone]

11. As I noted above, it's a new law. Here's an article about it:

https://www.businessinsider.com/new-law-ccpa-privacy-tell-websites-not-sell-personal-data-2020-1

[Lisa0825]

31. Interesting. Thanks! nt

[RKP5637]

12. I didn't get it. n/t

[2naSalit]

13. Nope.

But I just logged in.

Other annoying stuff has been ha[[ening like when I click on "post my comment" and nothng happens. I click again and I get the "you tried to post twice" error page. But the comment does show up when I go back to the OP.

Also, when I click on "REC" it takes a while to show up, or it does nothing. Second click and the whole icon thing disappears.

Odd.

[Spazito]

14. No, not getting that when I rec n/t

[captain queeg]

15. I haven't seen anything like that

[ItsjustMe]

16. I just saw It at the bottom of your post

I refreshed the page and It was gone, and I had to close and reload the page before I could reply to your post.

[Denzil_DC]

17. I just got a new (to me) message on the DU main page about cookies

and whether I wanted to allow them.

I don't think these messages are anything sinister at all. I expect the admins have made some changes to comply with regulations in different jurisdictions.

[TwilightZone]

22. Exactly.

It's a new law.

https://www.businessinsider.com/new-law-ccpa-privacy-tell-websites-not-sell-personal-data-2020-1

[Denzil_DC]

23. Right.

I'm in the UK and haven't seen the message the OP mentions, so maybe it's been made region-specific in some ways.

[TwilightZone]

40. It's relatively easy to limit on a national scale.

Incoming IP address can generally be used for that, though VPNs and other anonymizers can spoof IP addresses.

It's much harder to filter by individual states within the US, so they're probably doing some high-level filtering (by country), but not trying to target specific states, etc.

I'm in Texas and I've seen it on dozens of sites.

[Totally Tunsie]

18. Nope...not here.

[Crunchy Frog]

19. Just recced this and nothing weird happened.

I'm on my phone if that makes a difference.

[sinkingfeeling]

20. No, haven't seen it.

[Brother Buzz]

21. I just clicked and recommended your OP

No popup. What am I doing wrong?

[stillcool]

24. not me...hmmm

[oasis]

25. Happens to me. I'm not touching anything until I hear from the guys upstairs. nt

[Dave in VA]

26. Nope

Using Google Chrome on Windows 10 laptop.

[chowder66]

29. I got it. I'm in California so it's to be expected here. It's new on DU though.

[shanti]

54. CA here too

and yes, I got it.

[BigmanPigman]

30. Yes, that and being logged out.

Both on Sat and today.

[barbtries]

32. it has not happened to me nt

[NoRoadUntravelled]

34. It hasn't happened to me.

[sheshe2]

35. Not for me.

[woodsprite]

36. I've rec'd posts from FF today from both a PC and a Mac without noticing an issue.

Also posted without a problem.

[GReedDiamond]

37. Yep, I just recc'd this thread and it appeared...

...it also happened earlier when I recc'd another post.

Browser is Firefox.

[AllaN01Bear]

39. i am using the last stable rev of a browser called seamonkey and i just got that too.

saw it when i did a page refresh. i was on du when it crashed . it was awful not having du for a week. on edit: i did notice that there is a x to make the message dissapear , so i clicked on it. will see if that did the trick.

[The River]

41. I Hit The Opt Out Button nt

[EarlG]

43. I cannot duplicate this issue

I just tried reccing this thread on Windows 10 Firefox, Chrome, and Edge (the new one), and Mobile Safari, and I did not get a popup as described. If someone could PM or email me a screenshot that would be helpful, thanks.

After reading the thread, are the only people experiencing this issue located in California by any chance? I have no idea why this is appearing on the rec button, but we will look into it.

On edit: my guess is that this is another issue related to the ad platform change we did a couple of months back. We had some unexpected bugs during the switchover and this could be one of them. It could be related to the California law mentioned upthread, but if so it shouldn't be showing up on the rec button, nor should it be showing up for Star Members. Will update you when we have some more info...

[gristy]

45. emailed to you just now

Yeah, I'm in CA.

[EarlG]

46. Thanks - hasn't come through yet but will keep an eye out

Does it show up every time you rec, or did it just show up once and then go away?

[gristy]

47. wrong addy. Resent. Will be there in 3 minutes

I have 3 minute delay in my outbox. I tend to shoot my mouth off...
Every time I rec.

[EarlG]

49. Thanks -- got it

I'm pretty confident that this is related to our ad platform. But it looks like a bug -- nothing malicious. We're looking into it and will let you know.

[AllyCat]

44. Nothing here. Old iPad.

[tiptonic]

50. Getting Close

Its getting close to election, the weirdness is about to start. This site is always on the hit list, by the hackers. In my opinion.

[hibbing]

51. Not for me either n/t

[BigOleDummy]

52. Nothing

Nope, nothing like that here. Both Edge browsers AND Firefox.

[mountain grammy]

53. No, haven't seen it.

[SergeStorms]

55. Nothing here either.

There was a microsloth update this afternoon. I didn't download it. Edge sucks balls, to put it bluntly. Firefox forever.

[marble falls]

57. Me, too: Firefox forever! With duckduckgoose.

[EarlG]

58. To anyone who was having this issue:

Is it still happening or has it stopped now?

[gristy]

61. It has stopped

[EarlG]

63. Okay great

I can confirm that this is related to our ad platform, and it is definitely a bug, nothing malicious. We’ll work on getting it fixed.

[bdamomma]

59. K&R

did not come up for me.

[orleans]

60. was this your way of getting some quickie recs?

brilliant!

[gristy]

62. It did work out that way, didn't it?

LOL. I think this is my most rec'd OP ever!

[orleans]

73. that's funny.... (and just a little sad...)

[seta1950]

64. Me too

I’m on my Apple iPad and it’s happening to me too

[Warpy]

65. Haven't seen that one

but I use another browser and have it set on "paranoid."

[ironflange]

67. Win 10, Pale Moon browser, never seen it

[RainCaster]

68. I use firefox on Linux, & chrome on Android

No troubles here.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

69. it appeared on 2 "My Posts" replies this evening.

Clicked on the number and there they were demanding my attention until I clicked ok. Odd place to be, I thought.

[MontanaMama]

70. Using Firefox at work on Windows 10

and an iPad / safari at home. I haven’t noticed anything different. Have the admins been notified?

[MrsCoffee]

71. Same thing. Catalina 10.15.6 OS. Safari browser.

Happened earlier.

Tried hitting "opt-out" but the link wasn't active.

Did not happen rec'ing this thread however.

[Nitram]

72. I haven't seen that yet.

[warmfeet]

75. Never seen it or heard of it.

[oldsoftie]

76. I thought you were going to say "objectivity"