VPN causes attempts to comment to give an error 401 (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by Eiri@lemmy.world to c/boostforlemmy@lemmy.world

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I realized I couldn't comment on anything this morning. I tried clearing the app's data and logging back in to no avail.

But then I disabled my NordVPN connection and everything went back to working.

Is this expected behaviour?

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[-] Twinklebreeze@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

Sounds like your instance has blocked the IP of your VPN.

[-] UndercoverUlrikHD@programming.dev 4 points 2 months ago

It's lemmy.world blocking the API calls when you use VPN. Bring it up with the admins, nothing boost can do.

[-] Telorand@reddthat.com 1 points 2 months ago

Sidenote, that's something I love about the Fediverse. Something server-side you don't like? Ask the admins, who are real people who do this as a (semi-paid) hobby.

Don't like something about BlueSky, Threads, etc.? Talk to Customer Service, and they'll be sure to round-file your complaint right away!

[-] zenharbinger@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I have the exact same issue. Someone is blocking. I have a dedicated IP and still get hit.

I assume it's not Boost.

[-] gedaliyah@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I think I heard that is a Lemmy World thing. I guess it cuts down on trolls and spam because you have to connect from a real ip

[-] april@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

If you change IPs you might stumble on one that isn't blocked. Many websites block VPNs so if you have problems online check if it's the VPN.

this post was submitted on 15 Aug 2024

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