"Banned" message while using VPN
 

About a week ago I started using a VPN. I'm almost positive I was able to access DVD Talk with it on but today I got a "banned" message:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/dvdtalk...1df303084e.png
Is this a known issue (that DVD Talk doesn't work with VPNs)?

Re: "Banned" message while using VPN
 

Yep, due to spammers and trolls, many message boards try to block VPNs so you cannot hide multiple accounts behind a different IP.

Re: "Banned" message while using VPN
 

A lot of times you can turn it off and then back on and it will rotate to a "safe" IP address

Re: "Banned" message while using VPN
 

Uh huh. Typical tech support.

Re: "Banned" message while using VPN
 

It's typical tech support because it fixes the issue more times than not. ;)

Re: "Banned" message while using VPN
 

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/dvdtalk...3d8095ec0a.jpg

Re: "Banned" message while using VPN
 

I get that sometimes when I'm using a VPN (Proton and Windscribe). But I can get through sometimes when I change IP addresses or locations. But I'll just shut it off if I'm accessing DVDTalk instead of fishing for a usable IP.

Re: "Banned" message while using VPN
 

I just got a banned message for the first time today using NordVPN. The WiFi at work blocks most sites so I have to use that on my phone, oddly they don’t seem to be blocking this site when I turn the VPN off.