Ask to join network is turned off

And it's still asking to join networks....
Why is this happening and how can I stop it?

Hi, allenusc. 
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here are a couple troubleshooting articles I would recommend when experiencing issues with connecting to Wi-Fi.
iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1398
iOS and OS X: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4199
Cheers,
Jason H.

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