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« on: January 13, 2024, 04:46:30 PM » |
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I have not seen any posts or read anything about Britman for a long time. Does anyone know if he's still riding?
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Willow
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« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2024, 04:56:45 PM » |
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I have not seen any posts or read anything about Britman for a long time. Does anyone know if he's still riding?
He certainly is still riding. He is no longer a member of this board or of some Facebook groups where he disparaged the VRCC. |
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« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2024, 05:48:57 PM » |
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Paul was, i think the last member that posted ride reports and such . sure miss him on here .
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« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2024, 06:41:09 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2024, 05:40:51 AM » |
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He is active on the F6C forum, he’s still riding a lot
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« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2024, 09:47:18 AM » |
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where has Old2Soon been? haven't seen him post for awhile.
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« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2024, 03:03:58 PM » |
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where has Old2Soon been? haven't seen him post for awhile.
His computer went belly up. |
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« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2024, 04:01:54 PM » |
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where has Old2Soon been? haven't seen him post for awhile.
His computer went belly up. Thank You. God Bless. |
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1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C 10speed
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"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
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« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2024, 04:39:13 AM » |
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where has Old2Soon been? haven't seen him post for awhile.
His computer went belly up. Can he still be contacted? I may have an extra computer that I can get working and give to him. |
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« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2024, 07:34:06 AM » |
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where has Old2Soon been? haven't seen him post for awhile.
His computer went belly up. Can he still be contacted? I may have an extra computer that I can get working and give to him. Message his brother |
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« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2024, 09:15:30 AM » |
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I've been in contact with Dennis, I don't think this is a computer problem, it looks like his IP might be blocked from the forum's webserver at a technical level (That happened to me a few times when I clicked links too fast.)
(A lot of webservers, especially dynamic ones like forums, have active self defense mechanisms where if a specific IP address bangs it too hard it thinks it's under attack and will put a block on that IP address in place.)
I've been working with him try to help him use a free proxy as a kludge to see if that gets him on the forum, and also reached out to F6Gal to see if she can have the VRCC web admin dude check to see if O2S's IP address is explicitly blocked.
Dennis can reach any other website, JUST not the forum, which really sounds like a block at the webserver level. His computer is even able to ping the forum servers, just can't get a good HTTP/HTTPS connection...
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« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2024, 09:48:45 AM » |
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I've been in contact with Dennis, I don't think this is a computer problem, it looks like his IP might be blocked from the forum's webserver at a technical level (That happened to me a few times when I clicked links too fast.)
(A lot of webservers, especially dynamic ones like forums, have active self defense mechanisms where if a specific IP address bangs it too hard it thinks it's under attack and will put a block on that IP address in place.)
I've been working with him try to help him use a free proxy as a kludge to see if that gets him on the forum, and also reached out to F6Gal to see if she can have the VRCC web admin dude check to see if O2S's website is explicitly blocked.
Dennis can reach any other website, JUST not the forum, which really sounds like a block at the webserver level. His computer is even able to ping the forum servers, just can't get a good HTTP/HTTPS connection...
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« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2024, 07:15:49 PM » |
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I've been in contact with Dennis, I don't think this is a computer problem, it looks like his IP might be blocked from the forum's webserver at a technical level (That happened to me a few times when I clicked links too fast.)
(A lot of webservers, especially dynamic ones like forums, have active self defense mechanisms where if a specific IP address bangs it too hard it thinks it's under attack and will put a block on that IP address in place.)
I've been working with him try to help him use a free proxy as a kludge to see if that gets him on the forum, and also reached out to F6Gal to see if she can have the VRCC web admin dude check to see if O2S's IP address is explicitly blocked.
Dennis can reach any other website, JUST not the forum, which really sounds like a block at the webserver level. His computer is even able to ping the forum servers, just can't get a good HTTP/HTTPS connection...
Thanks for the information. Now that is really strange, I know you are trying for a proxy but would a VPN or a browser with its own IP address, if even temporary be easier? Express VPN is 6.67 per month, install it get his computer connected then cancel it. Have you just disconnected his whole internet service and then reconnected it. I doubt very seriously he has a dedicated IP on his home and doing that may resolve the issue. The other thing could it be his anti virus, did you shut it off? If he has someone at the place he lives connect to his internet with another computer maybe they can connect to the board. I only give you this since it has free programs to change IP address so you dont have to go looking. How to change your IP address safely and easily in 2024 https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/change-ip-address/They recommend Nord VPN for 3.39 per month and its money back if not satisfied. |
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« Last Edit: January 15, 2024, 07:33:04 PM by Robert »
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« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2024, 07:50:14 PM » |
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Yes a VPN would work as well, just something to convince the webserver he was coming from a different IP address than the one he's actually coming from, I was just trying it as a kludge/stop gap and troubleshooting measure not a long term fix...
(Another option would be to install the (Free) Opera browser, which includes a built in free VPN.)
Without getting into too many details, there were some peculiarities of his network configuration that led me to believe he might have a static IP address, either by assignment or just in practice. I couldn't easily do an IP release/renew though, since I was using IP to remotely control his computer that would have dropped the connection I was using to control it.
After digging through old notes and PM's of mine I'm about 99% convinced this is a situation where he tripped the server level defenses (Not the forum, deeper level at the server) and got his IP blocked. I did just that trying to automate some offline reading scripts I tried to write back in 2014 and again in 2016. I found the correspondence with Scott in Ok and I was receiving the exact same error message as Dennis is receiving now.
I relayed the info to F6Gal who will try to get it to the current webmaster to see if he can clear the block on Dennis' IP address.
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« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2024, 04:35:40 AM » |
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Yes a VPN would work as well, just something to convince the webserver he was coming from a different IP address than the one he's actually coming from, I was just trying it as a kludge/stop gap and troubleshooting measure not a long term fix...
(Another option would be to install the (Free) Opera browser, which includes a built in free VPN.)
Without getting into too many details, there were some peculiarities of his network configuration that led me to believe he might have a static IP address, either by assignment or just in practice. I couldn't easily do an IP release/renew though, since I was using IP to remotely control his computer that would have dropped the connection I was using to control it.
After digging through old notes and PM's of mine I'm about 99% convinced this is a situation where he tripped the server level defenses (Not the forum, deeper level at the server) and got his IP blocked. I did just that trying to automate some offline reading scripts I tried to write back in 2014 and again in 2016. I found the correspondence with Scott in Ok and I was receiving the exact same error message as Dennis is receiving now.
I relayed the info to F6Gal who will try to get it to the current webmaster to see if he can clear the block on Dennis' IP address.
Thank you, I like Dennis and with all the disappearances as of late did not really think to much about it. Till the topic was brought up and learned it was a tech issue, so just wanted to get him back on line. I'm glad your on it and thanks for the explanations and did not want to intrude on your efforts, just wanted to help and make sure all the bases were covered, which they are. If there is a problem or not able to be resolved in a reasonable time I would be happy to pay for a VPN for a month or maybe even a year for him to be back. |
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« Last Edit: January 16, 2024, 04:37:42 AM by Robert »
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« Reply #15 on: January 16, 2024, 07:22:48 AM » |
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No need to apologize, it's all good and I appreciate the ideas and offers! It was the commentary in this thread that got me looking into it and reaching out to him.
If the current webmaster for the VRCC can't fix the issue then a VPN based solution might be the answer, just hate to see a Band-Aid used as a permanent fix when the actual fix is (Almost definitely) known, just needs to be implemented.
(Or try to get Dennis to ask his ISP to assign him a new IP address if a release/renew doesn't work, but that's also just a Band-Aid workaround.)
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« Reply #16 on: January 16, 2024, 09:22:52 AM » |
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Well FINALLY at least at this point in time Serk's kludge proxy has me in! I'm in BUT dang on my end it's SLOW!!! Anywho KUDOS to Brian and his expertise! RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #18 on: January 16, 2024, 10:02:04 AM » |
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Well FINALLY at least at this point in time Serk's kludge proxy has me in! I'm in BUT dang on my end it's SLOW!!! Anywho KUDOS to Brian and his expertise! RIDE SAFE. Woot, glad you're at least semi-back, hopefully we can get ya' fixed for real quickly... if not can explore a better long term work around like Opera or a paid VPN but hopefully not needed long term... |
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« Reply #19 on: January 16, 2024, 10:31:38 AM » |
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SERK is DA MAN!!!! Hello Old2Soon!! It's been a minute. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #20 on: January 16, 2024, 11:54:08 AM » |
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Well FINALLY at least at this point in time Serk's kludge proxy has me in! I'm in BUT dang on my end it's SLOW!!! Anywho KUDOS to Brian and his expertise! RIDE SAFE. Glad your back, missed your posts. |
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« Reply #21 on: January 16, 2024, 01:50:39 PM » |
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Thanks for generously helping, Serk. ... and thanks as well, Robert for your willingness and offer to help. Enjoy O2S's .02 |
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« Reply #22 on: January 16, 2024, 04:08:27 PM » |
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Thanks for generously helping, Serk. ... and thanks as well, Robert for your willingness and offer to help. Enjoy O2S's .02 Nice to have him back, I always like a little salt added to the board. |
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« Reply #23 on: January 16, 2024, 08:43:52 PM » |
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I'll wait a bit on the salt as due to the last 2 months losing Close FRIENDS from my Church.  Still lickin those wounds. But life do go on no matter what we mere mortals want. RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #24 on: January 17, 2024, 04:24:04 AM » |
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and there is always the phone just sayin welcome back Dennis and Thanks Brian and Robert for offering to/step up |
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« Reply #25 on: January 18, 2024, 06:23:22 AM » |
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I'll wait a bit on the salt as due to the last 2 months losing Close FRIENDS from my Church. Still lickin those wounds. But life do go on no matter what we mere mortals want. RIDE SAFE. Old friends never pass away, they are just on vacation to a better place and you will see them again and celebrate and rejoice. |
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« Reply #26 on: January 18, 2024, 08:27:06 AM » |
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I have not seen any posts or read anything about Britman for a long time. Does anyone know if he's still riding?
He certainly is still riding. He is no longer a member of this board or of some Facebook groups where he disparaged the VRCC. Was Britman banned from this forum? |
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« Reply #27 on: January 18, 2024, 09:10:20 AM » |
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I have not seen any posts or read anything about Britman for a long time. Does anyone know if he's still riding?
He certainly is still riding. He is no longer a member of this board or of some Facebook groups where he disparaged the VRCC. Was Britman banned from this forum? That is Britmans take on it, although he disagrees with many associated details! |
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« Reply #28 on: January 18, 2024, 09:28:29 AM » |
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I have not seen any posts or read anything about Britman for a long time. Does anyone know if he's still riding?
He certainly is still riding. He is no longer a member of this board or of some Facebook groups where he disparaged the VRCC. Was Britman banned from this forum? Yes. |
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« Reply #29 on: January 20, 2024, 07:22:44 AM » |
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Cancelled! Maybe Elon will buy this forum and invite Britman back. Then someone could write an exposé and call it The VRCC Files.
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« Reply #30 on: January 20, 2024, 08:58:00 AM » |
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Cancelled! Maybe Elon will buy this forum and invite Britman back. Then someone could write an exposé and call it The VRCC Files.
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« Reply #31 on: January 20, 2024, 10:19:52 AM » |
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« Reply #32 on: January 20, 2024, 11:09:05 AM » |
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45 will get it negotiated out, after he smokes Nicky Is it legal to run a motorcycle forum from jail ? |
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« Reply #33 on: January 20, 2024, 11:36:20 AM » |
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45 will get it negotiated out, after he smokes Nicky Is it legal to run a motorcycle forum from jail ? Yes, but as of today no proposal has been offered to purchase the VRCC forum. |
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« Reply #34 on: January 20, 2024, 02:37:43 PM » |
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45 will get it negotiated out, after he smokes Nicky Is it legal to run a motorcycle forum from jail ? Will be when the Biden Crime Family starts looking outside communist countries to invest. |
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« Reply #35 on: January 20, 2024, 03:10:05 PM » |
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Missing Member?I just checked, and thank goodness, my member is not missing.
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« Reply #36 on: January 20, 2024, 03:13:05 PM » |
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Missing Member?I just checked, and thank goodness, my member is not missing. I seldom get to use mine anymore. I probably wouldn’t miss it. |
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« Reply #37 on: January 21, 2024, 06:06:30 AM » |
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Missing Member?I just checked, and thank goodness, my member is not missing. What magnifying glass did you use?  |
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« Reply #38 on: January 21, 2024, 08:33:17 AM » |
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« Reply #39 on: January 21, 2024, 09:33:34 AM » |
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That would be assault with a dead weapon.
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