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Some folks from China cannot access my site
« on: May 02, 2013, 05:56:53 am »
Hi Createaforum. Would it be possible to make an exception for my site so it does not block any IP's from registering or browsing the forums I have created please ?

I can't work with the people I need to if they cannot access or register.

Thanks a lot guys

URL is http://www.flashlightemporium.tk

I just wanted to add that by opting out of the restricted IP blocking that I am fully aware of the potential spamming issues and I take full responsibility for keeping this under control.

I have several staff who will actively watch out for spamming along with myself.

I have registration restrictions in place with questions upon registration as well as the captcha system.

Should a problem become difficult to manage in the future, I will request to opt back in to the restricted IP blocking system. (if possible)
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Re: Some folks from China cannot access my site
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2013, 01:04:36 pm »
Done
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Re: Some folks from China cannot access my site
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2013, 02:05:06 pm »
Thanks very much. I appreciate it.


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Re: Some folks from China cannot access my site
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2013, 03:00:54 pm »
Quick update. The problem persists. The message is "Contact Support for help" is there some waiting time before they can access the site ?

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Re: Some folks from China cannot access my site
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2013, 03:05:24 pm »
No there is no waiting time...
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Re: Some folks from China cannot access my site
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2013, 03:35:30 pm »
Something is still blocking access. Here is a screen shot from the person trying to gain access. (This person is in China)





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Re: Some folks from China cannot access my site
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2013, 04:11:05 pm »
Added them to the list ?? but are they still having issues?
$noblocklist['www.flashlightemporium.tk'] = 1;
$noblocklist['flashlightemporium.tk'] = 1;
$noblocklist['ukflashaholics.createaforum.com'] = 1;
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Re: Some folks from China cannot access my site
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2013, 04:46:28 pm »
Yeah still having problems. Could it be cookie related ?

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Re: Some folks from China cannot access my site
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2013, 04:53:30 pm »
Have that person try again and let me know what it says.
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Re: Some folks from China cannot access my site
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2013, 01:12:58 am »
Still no go.

He's tried different PC's, different IP addresses and still the same message as in the screenshot above.

It looks like you have a geographical location ban in place

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Re: Some folks from China cannot access my site
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2013, 01:26:03 am »
I do have geoban for Russia China, Urkriaine.

But the error message should change if it is that ban.
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Re: Some folks from China cannot access my site
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2013, 01:28:35 am »
the site isn't banned in china according to this test


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Re: Some folks from China cannot access my site
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2013, 01:31:45 am »
The test won't work since I don't kill off the connection just display a message.
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Re: Some folks from China cannot access my site
« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2013, 01:36:47 am »
Can't you just remove my site from all the bans because I have friends in Russia too who will likely want to join. We can manage fine without geo and IP bans in place.


I would appreciate it as most of my contacts and potential sponsors are in China .

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Re: Some folks from China cannot access my site
« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2013, 02:14:43 am »
Yes I have done it all ready...
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