RadioRob

I literally did nothing...  so it looks like the cached value might have finally cleared on its own.  Glad it's working now!  

(I'm happy to take credit for it working though!)

You might want to clear your browser cache.  That looks like a cache issue.  

It’s actually a security tool used by our hosting provider (which is using AWS platform).  

The most common reason as @ThroatCummer noted is VPN usage. You share an IP address with thousands of other users who could be using that VPN to do bad things. This causes that address to get a bad reputation and everyone that shares it ends up being punished. 

I've tried to do a reset of the system files again.  If you're still not seeing the site, I suggest trying clearing cache again.  Does this happen on a different device?  (I'm wondering if you have an AV or some sort of security program that might be blocking parts of the site.)

For the last year, I have been using Walmart+.  Groceries are delivered and even put into the fridge. (They are given a door code for my house that works only during delivery window times so I don’t even need to be home.)

For the best of the best content, our own site gallery supports video and even transcodes them so they’re able to be played across multiple devices.  

Siri runs my house…. Locks/unlocks doors, sets the temperature, turns lights and fans on/off, plays music, provides intercom throughout the house and more. 

Does this happen if you use a different browser?  Are you using a desktop or mobile device?

If you see that happen, clear your browser cache.  It should resolve the problem. 

Ignore is what you want to use.

https://www.companyofmen.org/ignore

Simply enter the person's name and choose what you want to ignore.  Posts are messages posted on the forum.  Messages are PMs.  Mentions are tags like @RadioRob.  If you don't want them to exist for you, just select everything.

It means emails we've attempted to send you were rejected by your mail provider.  It was returned as a hard bounce.

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I have reset the system to allow it to send email again to the address you have on file, but I can only do this a few times.  If your mail provider continues to reject email from us, our hosting provider will eventually permanently block it.  

It means we've tried to send email to you (for example sending you a notice that you received a PM), but that email bounced.  If you go into your account settings, you can update your email address with a valid one.  

Topic locked. Not recommended. 

We don't proactively block VPNs.  It might be something else catching our hosting system's security however.  To test if it's the VPN, when you see the problem occurring, disable the VPN.  If the problem goes away, the VPN would be the issue.  

This is difficult as IP is a really bad indicator these days.  For example, our biggest percentage of users are in NYC.  It's not uncommon to see people share an IP when they are using a mobile device on a cell network.  Also, IPs because of mobility changes very frequently.  There is also the use of VPNs and that some users use the same VPN provider.  

It's somewhat of a manual task to figure out if there are multiple accounts involved.  This includes building a device fingerprint, looking at browser info, etc.  Even then, sometimes it comes down to a gut feeling by needing to look at the posting style and how the two suspected accounts act.  

The email notices are not related. 

This is a problem on their side, not ours. They changed their URL structure to not use app.rent.men anymore.  Instead of setting their redirect simply to simply remove “app.” from the address they simply just redirected everthing to the homepage. 

Example that I can look at?

I was supposed to be at Blackhat this year for work, but that travel got changed this week.  Have been asked to meet with a client on the east coast.  

This is a security feature that should happen on the initial login.  If you don't log out of the site, you won't get these.  

This is something I’m playing with. We stop over 500 per DAY. I’m trying to get better tools but it is an arms race.  We also have to balance this with not blocking or curtailing legitimate new members.

Those specific attempts are using ChatGPT to try and make posts semi relevant the reply with links as a way to get around some standard tools that moderate the first post made. (We don’t do that but it’s a common site tactic.)

2 hours ago, muscleboyinsd said:

What's "The Weekend"?

Palm Springs weekend would be my guess if I was a betting man.   

@Xander… I have merged the two accounts and renamed the new one to your original username. Because the new account was the “surviving” one, it’s account creation date is the one that is shown even though you have posts going back over a decade ago. 

I’ll leave this for now to see too much interest there is within the community for it.  I’m a gaymer myself, but traditionally I have not seen many topics here regarding games.  If there is interest, we can give it a try. 

@AnOxford...  is this your old account?

https://www.companyofmen.org/profile/2487-xander/content/

If so, I can help you get the account back or merge it if you want.  PM me if so.

Either way... welcome back!  We hope you stick around the community!  You have a wonderful perspective!