Why does it say I'm banned?

I tried to get in and the first couple of times(checked username and password),it said that the administrator had disabled my account and I couldn’t come in.So I went back,reloaded the page and I was in fine.But that’s the second time it’s done it now…What’s happening?

I dunno.

I just checked your profile, & it says that you’re still a guest. :confused: :confused: :confused:

: points :
UNCLEAN! UNCLEAN!
I don’t know. Did you email a Mod? they might be able to help.

As I understand it, banning is handled by IP among other things. And because some internet users get dynamically assigned IPs by the ISP instead of having one IP all their own (especially via dial-up), it’s theoretically possible that there’s a banned person in Iceland (you’re in Iceland, right?) who used the same ISP as you’re using, which means that every now and then you would run across whatever blocks were put in place for that other person. Hypothetically, of course, assuming I understand this stuff correctly. That, I cannot guarantee; use this information at your own risk, in a well-ventilated area, keep out of reach of children, do not spray in eyes, light fuse and get away. :slight_smile:

I dø beleive that øne øf øur møre well-knøwn prøblem children is in Iceland, nø?

When it says “the Administrator has diabled your account” it is an account-level ban, not an IP ban.

(Not speculating on the “why”, just noting the fact of operation.)

Ow! My eyes!

:wink:

??

Did you double guess?

I mean, after an initial grace period, if you wish to post here, you gonna have to register and pay?

I’m not in Iceland, but England. It may be cos I use a public cybercafe and so if the IP of the computer I use has had a problem before, it gets noticed and a warning comes up. I’m just hoping no dopers decide to get themselves banned on the computer I use that day…
I haven’t expired yet. Not till October 25. And since I don’t have a credit card or PayPal, I will need someone to sponsor me. Form an orderly queue please

This IP has been used by several posters who were ultimately banned for various acts of bad behavior.

It’s a cybercafe, you say? Hmm. Let us investigate this further.

I also see that you are asking to be sponsored here at the Straight Dope. While we appreciate the support, some of our members have been burned – including by the abovementioned.

I do note that you just signed on as a guest, which means that you have nearly a month to figure out how to work out a PayPal account or something similar instead of having a Doper pay your way. I would recommend you do that.

your humble TubaDiva
Administrator

Problem solved methinks. I’m traveling to see my parents next weekend and so I can utilize Mother’s credit card to get me set up without any risk to my fellow friendly generous Dopers.

Hmmmm… and yet Icelandic doesn’t use the ø… :stuck_out_tongue:

Perhåps not, but it wås fünny.

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When it says “the Administrator has **diabled ** your account” it is an account-level ban, not an IP ban.

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So it was satan who banned me :slight_smile: That explains a lot…