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« on: February 16, 2018, 06:54:30 PM »
The VPN I use appears to be blocked behind a firewall.  It worked fine for the past two years, but starting a few days ago when I try to connect the connection times out.  I've tried switching VPN servers a few times with the same result.  Disconnecting from the VPN and using regular ol' Comcast works fine, but that's something I'd rather not do.

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« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2018, 07:09:54 PM »
Probably is blocked due to a high load of bad behavior.

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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2018, 11:30:40 PM »
PIA? I'm having the same problem. Really needs to be fixed.
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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2018, 11:53:09 PM »
What VPN are you using?

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« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2018, 12:02:21 AM »
I use IPVanish.  Justin referenced PIA, which is Private Internet Access.  If both VPN services have suddenly become blocked, then there is a definite issue.

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« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2018, 12:22:41 AM »
Can't find an issue with those sites. If they have IP addresses not associated with their own web domains, I have no way of knowing what they are unless you PM me your IP address.

Note that VPNs are often used for spam and hacking, so they are usually on a blacklist for good reason.

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« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2018, 10:40:02 PM »
You can ping PIA's servers here to build your white list: https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/network/

This'll be the last time I show up here, though, until you get your website fixed.
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« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2018, 10:51:57 PM »
I'm not whitelisting VPNs as a whole, just for individuals.

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« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2018, 09:59:47 PM »
Your gross ignorance of how the internet works is noted and ridiculed.

Buh-bye.
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« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2018, 10:03:42 PM »
With attitudes like that, no VPN access for anyone. I was willing to give you access on a personal basis, but if you're going to shit on my kindness, good riddance. And clearly, you don't understand the world of internet hackers, spammers, and troublemakers.