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VPN causes attempts to comment to give an error 401 (self.boostforlemmy)

submitted 3 months ago by Eiri to c/boostforlemmy

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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 5 points 3 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 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 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 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 2 points 3 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 1 points 3 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.