Commenting / Posting blocked by VPN
from giving_more_ketchup@lemmy.world to privacy@lemmy.ml on 02 Apr 18:17
https://lemmy.world/post/27702354

I haven’t had any problems upvoting or accessing lemmy content, but yesterday, whenever I tried leaving a comment on a post, I triggered a 403 error (both from the Mlem app and my browser) which identified the use of VPN as an issue. Once I disabled my VPN, I was able to post the comment.

Now, while trying to make this post, I am experiencing errors too.

Has anyone else experienced this, and have you found work arounds?

#privacy

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jimi_henrik@lemmy.world on 02 Apr 18:32 next collapse

I think it depends on which community (instance) you’re trying to post. Some instances are blocking VPNs, e.g. lemmy.world. I assume you’ve already tried but try switching to a different VPN server.

Lemmy. world blocks VPNs - https://lemmy.world/post/12979118

giving_more_ketchup@lemmy.world on 02 Apr 20:58 collapse

Gotcha, thanks for the info!

jimi_henrik@lemmy.world on 03 Apr 07:39 collapse

👍

HelloRoot@lemy.lol on 02 Apr 19:55 next collapse

Use an instance that does not block VPN.

IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com on 03 Apr 06:30 collapse

As someone have said, lemmy.world blocks VPNs.

But I’m curious, why are you sometimes using VPN, but other times exposing your real IP? Doesn’t that defeat the purpose, since your instance admins would still have your real IP, once you have accessed your account from your real IP, even once.

Either use VPN all the time, or just don’t bother. A half-assed approach doesn’t really do anything.

giving_more_ketchup@lemmy.world on 03 Apr 17:52 collapse

I only turned it off to verify it was responsible for the issue. Otherwise, yeah, it’s always on. Didn’t realize instances could block VPNs or even identify they were in use.