Consolidated "Problems Accessing FlyerTalk When Using A VPN" thread
Jan 29, 2022 | 1:00 am
#93
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Still a problem for me. I reported this 10 days ago, and still no feedback from the IB staff. Unbelievable. Come on guys, show a little support for a user who has been a member of FlyerTalk for over 20 years.
Last edited by blairvanhorn; Jan 29, 2022 at 1:01 am Reason: Added screen shot.
Feb 2, 2022 | 1:31 pm
#98
Join Date: Nov 2021
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Posts: 42
Flyer Talk Will Not Work When Express VPN is Engaged
Recently I kept getting Error Messages and other warnings when I tried to go to Flyertalk
Then I turned my Express VPN off and was able to easily access Flyertalk
Why would this site oppose someone using a VPN???
Then I turned my Express VPN off and was able to easily access Flyertalk
Why would this site oppose someone using a VPN???
Feb 2, 2022 | 1:55 pm
#99
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 11,592
There's a presumption here it's a mistake.
If, in fact, Internet Brands have chosen to block those using a VPN, I would like to commend it. VPN's are used by people for anonymity to post hateful and criminal content. Social media would be a much friendlier place if VPN's were banned by them.
I'm not suggesting anyone who has posted here is doing anything wrong. Unfortunately VPN's are not solely about watching Netflix in different markets and other innocent reasons.
If, in fact, Internet Brands have chosen to block those using a VPN, I would like to commend it. VPN's are used by people for anonymity to post hateful and criminal content. Social media would be a much friendlier place if VPN's were banned by them.
I'm not suggesting anyone who has posted here is doing anything wrong. Unfortunately VPN's are not solely about watching Netflix in different markets and other innocent reasons.
Last edited by hugolover; Feb 2, 2022 at 2:32 pm
Feb 2, 2022 | 2:08 pm
#100
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There's a presumption here it's a mistake.
If, in fact, Internet Brands have chosen to block those using a VPN, I would like to commend it. VPN's are used by people for anonymity to post hateful and criminal content. Social media would be a much friendlier place if VPN's were banned by them.
I'm not suggesting anyone who has posted here is anything wrong. Unfortunately VPN's are not solely about watching Netflix in different markets and other innocent reasons.
If, in fact, Internet Brands have chosen to block those using a VPN, I would like to commend it. VPN's are used by people for anonymity to post hateful and criminal content. Social media would be a much friendlier place if VPN's were banned by them.
I'm not suggesting anyone who has posted here is anything wrong. Unfortunately VPN's are not solely about watching Netflix in different markets and other innocent reasons.
By the way, I've been a member of FlyerTalk for 20 years, and I do not appreciate your insinuation that I am using a VPN for hateful or criminal reasons; your comment "I'm not suggesting anyone who has posted here is anything wrong" [sic], right after you indeed suggested that, is totally disingenuous.
Feb 2, 2022 | 2:35 pm
#102
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 11,592
By the way, I've been a member of FlyerTalk for 20 years, and I do not appreciate your insinuation that I am using a VPN for hateful or criminal reasons; your comment "I'm not suggesting anyone who has posted here is doing anything wrong", right after you indeed suggested that, is totally disingenuous.
Why is it disingenuous? Other people might be using it for that purpose? I've not suggested that you, or anyone else in this thread is doing so. Second time I am saying that. IB is entitled to protect their assets.
Again, if IB have chosen to block VPN's, I support that.
Feb 2, 2022 | 2:42 pm
#103
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Reality, Freedom
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Posts: 10,112
The length of time here is irrelevant. I bet you haven't been using a VPN for 20 years.
Why is it disingenuous? Other people might be using it for that purpose? I've not suggested that you, or anyone else in this thread is doing so. Second time I am saying that. IB is entitled to protect their assets.
Again, if IB have chosen to block VPN's, I support that.
Why is it disingenuous? Other people might be using it for that purpose? I've not suggested that you, or anyone else in this thread is doing so. Second time I am saying that. IB is entitled to protect their assets.
Again, if IB have chosen to block VPN's, I support that.
