New Forums Issues, Bugs, Feedback
- Thread starter proffrink
- Start date
- Oct 7, 2017
- 6,414
- 6,245
There appears to be an issue with the vpn you used when registering, im having to approve everything you do as im getting this message:
Hopefully @proffrink can sort the issue ?
I don’t use a vpn, but I live rural and use 5g broadband. I have to occasionally verify I’m not a robot to even open google sometimes 
. I wonder if that could be causing an issue here.
Sorry that every post I make has to be approved… hopefully it can be fixed!
. I wonder if that could be causing an issue here.Sorry that every post I make has to be approved… hopefully it can be fixed!
- Oct 7, 2017
- 6,414
- 6,245
I'd say definitely, yours is the only account that im having to do this for.I don’t use a vpn, but I live rural and use 5g broadband. I have to occasionally verify I’m not a robot to even open google sometimes
R3memberThis
New member
- May 7, 2026
- 4
- 1
R3memberThis
New member
- May 7, 2026
- 4
- 1
I need help with this too
-davo-
Members
- Mar 3, 2014
- 213
- 81
Images not uploading and showing as blank
also tried with previously uploaded images and getting the same result`
EDIT:
just uploaded on my phone after noticing some other graphic anomolies on other sites
uploaded fine
think my last GFX driver update is a dud
gonna roll it back
(yep. definitely that)
Well. good to know
Last edited:
R3memberThis
New member
- May 7, 2026
- 4
- 1
Please can any mod help ive been able to send one message (trying to purchase a belt) after nearly a month then its gone back to suspected spam please if a DM could be sent or help I litterally cant do anything on here 
- Oct 7, 2017
- 6,414
- 6,245
Problem is your vpn, its bouncing around to different locations every time you use the forum, one minute your in Hungary, the next its Albania, unfortunately the forum software does t like it & blocks your posts & pm's, I had to approve your post above.Please can any mod help ive been able to send one message (trying to purchase a belt) after nearly a month then its gone back to suspected spam please if a DM could be sent or help I litterally cant do anything on here
Not sure what the best solution is ?, @proffrink might know.
Punisher3990
Members
- Jun 4, 2024
- 292
- 370
I noted you said you use 5G to connect? It could actually be your 5G connection causing it.
A lot of mobile providers tend route traffic through shared IP addresses and international datacentres, and the IP you get can change all the time. If you happen to get one with a poor reputation (because someone else has abused it in the past), some forums will automatically be more suspicious of your posts.
A lot of forum anti-spam systems look at things like IP reputation as well as what you're posting, so even if you've done nothing wrong it can still end up flagging your posts.
One thing I'd try is using a VPN and setting it to a UK server. If your posts suddenly stop getting flagged, then you've pretty much confirmed it's your mobile IP that's the issue rather than your account.
Not saying this is definitely the cause, but it's certainly something I'd test.
Proton VPN is great btw, you can use it for free too but you dont get to pick a server, still worth installing, connecting to it and trying again and see if it changes anything
A lot of mobile providers tend route traffic through shared IP addresses and international datacentres, and the IP you get can change all the time. If you happen to get one with a poor reputation (because someone else has abused it in the past), some forums will automatically be more suspicious of your posts.
A lot of forum anti-spam systems look at things like IP reputation as well as what you're posting, so even if you've done nothing wrong it can still end up flagging your posts.
One thing I'd try is using a VPN and setting it to a UK server. If your posts suddenly stop getting flagged, then you've pretty much confirmed it's your mobile IP that's the issue rather than your account.
Not saying this is definitely the cause, but it's certainly something I'd test.
Proton VPN is great btw, you can use it for free too but you dont get to pick a server, still worth installing, connecting to it and trying again and see if it changes anything
Last edited:
Adolf Hamster
Supporters
- Feb 1, 2018
- 7,163
- 2,467
I have had trouble loading this place over 5g, intermittent though.
Good explanation for why that's a thing thanks
R3memberThis
New member
- May 7, 2026
- 4
- 1
I do use a vpn surfshark (i turn it off when accessing the forum) I'll try proton see if that can get around these issues really appreciate the help though, if anyone sees this please note I'm not being rude or anything
Similar threads
