Is smithsonianmag.com Safe?

Name: smithsonianmag.com
Rating: 4.7

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4.7

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howardpassman

2 years ago

Sooooo many pop-ups. Like playing whack a mole trying to read anything.

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humphrieszm

4 years ago

it seemed ok but then i got hit with a million things and i don't know if i should use this

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7 years ago

Site has auto audio malware. This is very dangerous for people with speakers attached to their computers, or even worse wearing ear pods. This can result in equipment damage, or even worse permanent hearing damage. It will only be a matter of time before lawsuits start rolling in and hopefully legislation to prevent such abuse. It is Smithsonian's arrogance that makes them think that they have the impunity to continue such behavior while other websites mute their audio and let the USER decide when to enable. Shame on you Smithsonian!

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Apollo702

10 years ago

There is some truly great content in there. There also are a ton of trackers to block and some aggressive ads(attempting to form for me.)

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Bobby213

10 years ago

Ads sometimes come up but still good wesite.

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Michael.North

11 years ago

Grwat questions, authoritative answers. Well-designed website, with strong use of multimedia. America's tax diollars put to their highest, best use.

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Danny Ruthe

11 years ago

You can find great historical information here..

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hana_chan

12 years ago

very trusted and useful educational site

good site, safe

Safe. No problems.

Smithsonian is a great historical resource.

marco2981

13 years ago

smithsonianmag.com è di proprietà di Smithsonian Institution

evilfantasy

13 years ago

An official Smithsonian Institution website. The Smithsonian Institution is an educational and research institute and associated museum complex, administered and funded by the government of the United States and by funds from its endowment, contributions, and profits from its retail operations, concessions, licensing activities. ***** Good site/Useful, informative/Entertaining/Child Friendly *****

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