A Question on VPNs
A Question on VPNs
Hello! I'm here helping manage the game community. We suspect one of our members might be using a cracked version and hiding their location with a VPN. Because of current sanctions, Steam isn't accessible in Iran, so we can't provide support for that. We follow a strict rule against illegitimate copies—our member asked to show a valid Steam library, but we couldn't verify it. The game is still widely available on physical media today. Our site records IP addresses, which are tied to a legitimate Iranian ISP. It's possible a VPN could mask itself as a real ISP address, though that's unusual and not typical. We encourage users to be honest about their location if they wish to stay compliant.
In most situations, VPN providers operate servers across various countries. If this applies, the VPN being used must include servers in Iran. You can check the IP address to identify its source. EDIT: for clarity, specify which VPN is offering the service.
Sure, I want to make sure I grasp how VPNs work before making assumptions. If you're unsure about your IP address, it helps to understand their purpose!
Relies fully on the IP space given to the remote side. Certain services like PIA have their own AS numbers, so when you search in ARIN or RIPE you get details about the VPN provider, though some VPNs use any IP space they supply. Which ISP was used is uncertain—I’d say it’s unlikely but not impossible.
Could you clarify which game you're referring to? I need to know if it's an online game so I can assist further.
The forum operates with a warning system. He has been previously temp-banned for private message abuse where he tried to obtain help to crack the game. We are confident he poses a threat again. Nevertheless, we don't intend to ban him just for asking a question. If the inquiry relates to attempting to crack the game once more, we will take action. For now, I'm working to identify any mistakes in his story.