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usonian

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5. IT'S CLOUDFLARE, I'LL BET.

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 12:22 AM

Dec 2023

There’s a “screen” called cloudflare that intercepts traffic to DU. It’s on purpose, as it prevents hack attacks (denial of service). Every now and then it loses its frickin mind and thinks you are a “bot”.

For what reason, I have no clue, as they are opaque to everyone except maybe themselves. If they said why they are questioning traffic, then the “bot” programmers would game that system.

I think the admins will back me up on this.

And if not, please clarify!!!

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Why am I suddenly, randomly, getting a screen with a green circle and a [View all] niyad Dec 2023 OP

Sigh. 20 questions time again. What browser? What OS? Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2023 #1

It is only happening on DU, not on any other site I am visiting. niyad Dec 2023 #2

Not that I can help you, but you could try giving the fundamental info Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2023 #3

You are not a computer expert? but you know you don't need to provide basic information? Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2023 #4

IT'S CLOUDFLARE, I'LL BET. usonian Dec 2023 #5

Thank you. That sounds about right. niyad Dec 2023 #11

I have been unable to get this site on Google ever since Apple updated the last time to iPad Deuxcents Dec 2023 #6

That happens occasionally, fixed by reloading the DU page Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2023 #7

How do I reload the DU page? Deuxcents Dec 2023 #8

Not sure on IOS, but there should be a button or menu item for it Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2023 #9

I'll see if the DU button works. I can't sign in when I hit the sign it button so... Deuxcents Dec 2023 #10