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Websites malfunction when using a VPN.

Websites malfunction when using a VPN.

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Zeilia
Member
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12-10-2023, 12:00 AM
#1
this is scary for privacy
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Zeilia
12-10-2023, 12:00 AM #1

this is scary for privacy

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ksamp3
Member
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12-27-2023, 12:04 PM
#2
Scary often depends on context. For privacy reasons, you'll need more specifics about the scenario. Web servers frequently restrict or filter traffic based on IP addresses or ranges—a standard security practice.
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ksamp3
12-27-2023, 12:04 PM #2

Scary often depends on context. For privacy reasons, you'll need more specifics about the scenario. Web servers frequently restrict or filter traffic based on IP addresses or ranges—a standard security practice.

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jonathan__98
Member
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12-27-2023, 07:01 PM
#3
It's true, but when they push you to change your VPN settings, it feels really unsettling
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jonathan__98
12-27-2023, 07:01 PM #3

It's true, but when they push you to change your VPN settings, it feels really unsettling

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mcbudder2004
Senior Member
687
12-29-2023, 02:32 AM
#4
No one is required to turn your VPN on or off, but some websites set up rules to prevent access from VPN IPs, aiming to safeguard their security. Although VPNs enhance online privacy, they’re also exploited by bad actors.
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mcbudder2004
12-29-2023, 02:32 AM #4

No one is required to turn your VPN on or off, but some websites set up rules to prevent access from VPN IPs, aiming to safeguard their security. Although VPNs enhance online privacy, they’re also exploited by bad actors.

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Renzo_i8
Junior Member
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12-29-2023, 05:41 AM
#5
Technology is real, yet what if I reside in a nation where a regime suppresses free speech or violates human rights? I’m not in such a place, but still, many people are compelled to share their data with ISPs or governments. Using services like Google, Facebook, or cookies feels risky—I’d prefer alternatives that respect privacy.
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Renzo_i8
12-29-2023, 05:41 AM #5

Technology is real, yet what if I reside in a nation where a regime suppresses free speech or violates human rights? I’m not in such a place, but still, many people are compelled to share their data with ISPs or governments. Using services like Google, Facebook, or cookies feels risky—I’d prefer alternatives that respect privacy.

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CuteFuzzyDalek
Junior Member
43
12-30-2023, 05:12 AM
#6
When navigating regions that ban VPNs for specific sites, the challenge goes beyond technology—it involves understanding local rules and restrictions.
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CuteFuzzyDalek
12-30-2023, 05:12 AM #6

When navigating regions that ban VPNs for specific sites, the challenge goes beyond technology—it involves understanding local rules and restrictions.

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MONSTERmoose91
Senior Member
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12-31-2023, 01:15 AM
#7
oh i see
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MONSTERmoose91
12-31-2023, 01:15 AM #7

oh i see

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Bunkey
Member
148
01-13-2024, 01:06 PM
#8
They've been reaching audiences online since the start. Certain platforms like Netflix restrict VPN use because they follow distribution deals with content providers. What's permitted in the US might not be allowed in Canada, for example. It seems a common tactic used by media firms to encourage piracy.
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Bunkey
01-13-2024, 01:06 PM #8

They've been reaching audiences online since the start. Certain platforms like Netflix restrict VPN use because they follow distribution deals with content providers. What's permitted in the US might not be allowed in Canada, for example. It seems a common tactic used by media firms to encourage piracy.