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Tell HN: Reddit now blocks VPN access via browser, 'old' subdomain included

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Re: Tell HN: Reddit now blocks VPN access via browser, 'old' subdomain included

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Post by bombcar »

hyperdimension wrote: post #22
TomSwirly wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> "Woah, there pardner." Cutesie error messages aren't funny even the first time, and by the tenth time they are wildly annoying. > if you just create an account "Just"

I remember getting a laptop with Windows 8 about ten years ago and upon turning it on, the Out-of Box Experience (OOBE) "greeted" me, something like 'Hi. We're getting things set up for you' "Hi?" "We?" You are a piece of software. There is no "we" here. I can't even begin to express how infantilizing that sounds to my ears. Anyway, I didn't last long on Windows for that laptop. /rant

I’m fine with that - it’s clear that “We” is Microsoft.

The infantilizing error messages are where it’s infuriating because it comes off as if they’re making fun of you. “Oopsie woopsie we did a fuckywucky and all your data is gone! Cherriooooo couldn’t be me!”

Re: Tell HN: Reddit now blocks VPN access via browser, 'old' subdomain included

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Post by sunshine_reggae »

Yes, same here.

Let's just QUIT using Reddit. Enough is enough. If we tolerate corrupt behavior, we support corrupt behavior.

And quite honestly, it's become such a pile of trash, anyway. Also, it's become so obvious that submissions and comments are being manipulated and pushed by tons of bots and industry interests, it's just a bad joke at this point.

Re: Tell HN: Reddit now blocks VPN access via browser, 'old' subdomain included

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Post by Beijinger »

havaloc wrote: post #16
nabla9 wrote: post #12

The worst thing about VPN:s is the other users who get you blocked with them.

I'm trying to stick with Brave browser after moving away from Chrome, and the fingerprinting protection is already driving me up the wall; I can only imagine how much trouble being on a VPN IP is. I get why sites use IP reputation, but it's not a great experience.

Astrill works pretty well. I am currently with AirVPN and AirVPN gets blocked a lot. Guess you get what you pay for.

Reddit also blocks a lot of Ukraininan IPs

Re: Tell HN: Reddit now blocks VPN access via browser, 'old' subdomain included

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Post by Cthulhu_ »

mfiro wrote: post #19

It's been a while that VPNs were blocked on the main website. But I have noticed this since a week that old.reddit.com subdomain has been included. The next step for Reddit would be a complete Login wall like Instagram and co. I would be happy if they do, because it will save my time more (like twitter).

> I would be happy if they do, because it will save my time more (like twitter).

Why is that? If you don't have enough self-control to not use Reddit, a login wall won't stop you.

Re: Tell HN: Reddit now blocks VPN access via browser, 'old' subdomain included

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Post by tootie »

sunshine_reggae wrote: post #32

Yes, same here. Let's just QUIT using Reddit. Enough is enough. If we tolerate corrupt behavior, we support corrupt behavior. And quite honestly, it's become such a pile of trash, anyway. Also, it's become so obvious that submissions and comments are being manipulated and pushed by tons of bots and industry interests, it's just a bad joke at this point.

Losing the VPN crowd will cost them next to nothing.

Re: Tell HN: Reddit now blocks VPN access via browser, 'old' subdomain included

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Post by hipadev23 »

tootie wrote: post #36
sunshine_reggae wrote: post #32

Yes, same here. Let's just QUIT using Reddit. Enough is enough. If we tolerate corrupt behavior, we support corrupt behavior. And quite honestly, it's become such a pile of trash, anyway. Also, it's become so obvious that submissions and comments are being manipulated and pushed by tons of bots and industry interests, it's just a bad joke at this point.

Losing the VPN crowd will cost them next to nothing.

A vast amount of reddit “users” are persona bots behind proxy and vpn networks.

Re: Tell HN: Reddit now blocks VPN access via browser, 'old' subdomain included

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Post by enronmusk »

FWIW I too am unable to access reddit using my home (residential) IP. I've never had an account there, so I have no idea why they would block my IP. I also haven't scraped anything, ever.

Previously I could access old.reddit.com, but now that's blocked too. I also can't create an account -- I get "403 forbidden", even if I specify an email address and clear my cookies.

I even created a support ticket about this a few weeks ago, which went unanswered (apart from an automated message which wasn't helpful or applicable at all).

I suspect it might be because I often use RedReader on my Android phone, which is still working somehow regardless of the IP ban.

Funnily enough I can access Reddit through a VPN.

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