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Comment from AN Other on 2011-01-14

2011-01-14T14:23:42Z

I was stupid at 16 on some forum, engaging in non-illegal but just juvenile behaviour, but got banned for it, and even my college were involved. Ironically a porn spammer got off without any punishment.
Double-standards? Yes, but it's their site.
I'm 23 now, and understand things better.

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Comment from teresA on 2010-07-13

2010-07-13T15:32:39Z

how do i get unbanned from site that liked and did nt do anything to deserve being banned and they tried accusing me of havin two accounts which i do not how do i fix this the site is ifunspace

Contact the site owners or admins and make your case. They have control and final say.

14-Jul-2010

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Comment from Bob on 2009-09-21

2009-09-21T10:18:36Z

@Briggett:

The answer to your question is on Leo's article.

Another quite useful trick for sites which require you to set up accounts is to just set up an account on an unblocked computer, and then log in from the blocked one- quite a few IP address blocks don't apply if you log in with an unblocked account.

I think it's a legitimate question to ask. I've seen a few examples where people have been blocked for illegitimate reasons, by mistake, or because someone else was messing around. In some cases an IP is blocked, and is later assigned to another person who has never been to the site before! So there can be legitimate cases where circumventing bans is necessary.

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Comment from Briggett on 2009-09-01

2009-09-01T18:56:19Z

My daughter got banned from a site that she and I uses, now I can't get on the site, why is that and how can I about to get back on that site?

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Comment from canyncarvr on 2009-08-11

2009-08-11T19:00:27Z

Two things:

1. 'Setting aside possible subterfuge...'

The question smells of that to high heaven!!

2. '..you're assuming kids can't learn.'

That isn't valid in this case. It's not a matter of learning or not..it's a matter of what's at issue in the first place.

So...you find your (underage) duaghter is a pot smoker..and uses the web to advertise herself as 'available' in trade for the weed.

Is talking to her about this under the mistaken impression that she can learn something going to accomplish anything?

Heck no! She is WAY past listening..WAY past learning ANYthing!

I'm not saying one situation is just like the other. They are related, though. There is NO WAY a kid, having just the sense they were born with, would publicize a/s/l on a GAME forum. Not any kid with a parent with even the SLIGHTEST clue as to ANYthing.

The kid messed up, for sure. Having Mommy intent on trying to fix it up SCREAMS of a wrong-headed mommy.

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Comment from Jim on 2009-08-08

2009-08-09T00:42:04Z

It's sad to see the rush to judgement and label this as a predator trying to gain re-admission to his/her hunting grounds. I don't know that in over a decade of using computers for all sorts of things that I ever read an entire EULA for a forum, game, or any piece of software. I doubt one in five hundred people do. I recall a piece of software I saw once that would "read" and somehow display out of the ordinary requirements and important points of EULAs. I doubt it generated much interest because most people as as ambivalent to EULAS as car owner manuals i wonder about the context and timing of the forbidden questions here. Were they asked over the course of an extended exchange? Maybe days or weeks or even right at the outset in enthusiasm to make new friends? I don't think it is too outlandish to think kids speaking to each other in a game would forget they are being monitored. I don't think it is difficult to imagine them asking each other their age: HA! I'm only 12 and I am kicking your butt! Their gender: Are you a girl because you sure play like one!(Please- no offense intended in that comment! This is a kid talking!) And especially the location: Where are you from? Since people from all over the world play these games why is it impossible to think such a question wouldn't arise? Wouldn't it be neat to strike up friendships with kids from other countries? I have made friends with people from Turkey, Russia, Germany, and other places through forums I belong to and from eBay. Maybe these sites need to add an audio reminder that's brief and specific about what's banned from discussion and the consequences from breaking the rules.

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Comment from johnpro on 2009-08-05

2009-08-05T08:52:49Z

It is normal to ask personal info about folk ..happens as part of life eg what job are you in{none of their business of course}
Unfortuntely for legal reasons in litigation junkie land, the providers of online entertainment and content have to be extra careful to cover there legal responsibilities.
As for getting unbanned .. try initially to contact them Trying to circumvent the ban may lead to further trouble.

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Comment from ausGeoff on 2009-08-05

2009-08-05T07:59:44Z

I'd also be very suspicious Leo, about an alleged "parent" asking how their "son" can circumvent an adolescents' site banning members for asking a/s/l. IF this is a legitimate enquiry (which I'm hoping it is) then as a responsible parent, I'd be questioning my son as to WHY he's apparently so desperate to participate in a games site whose members ask these sorts of primary identifying questions at all.

I'd also be questioning him very closely about why he chose to ask the a/s/l question, apparently unprompted. Does it really matter in cyberspace? Other than for nefarious reasons -- of course not.

And my commendation the the games site for enforcing their strict -- but fully justified -- rules about banning,

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Comment from Andrew Knutson on 2009-08-04

2009-08-05T03:30:38Z

I was blocked from Digg once, never knew why. I sent an E to them asking for some insight on what happened and they re-instated me, still didn't know what caused the problem.

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Comment from Gina on 2009-08-04

2009-08-05T01:48:38Z

You may have missed a very good 'teaching moment' with your child by trying to circumvent the rules instead of teaching him that you HAVE to read--and obey--rules! I agree with Leo in that contacting the company and being honest is probably your best option. You didn't say how young your son is, but if he is fairly young, they may be more willing to reinstate his membership--especially after you tell them that other members had asked your son that same question! (I would also ask them very nicely if those who asked your son the same question were also banned)! Whatever happens though, I would agree that you should be entitled to get your money back.

There are other reasons your son (and you) should read rules, terms and EULAs (End User License Agreements).....SO many people install malware in their computers and/or give up their privacy by not reading the terms and learning what they're agreeing to before joining a site or downloading a site's software. 'Incredimail' and 'Smiley Central' are 2 good examples....If the people who use these programs had taken a few minutes to read the terms, they'd have run like heck before they got to the third paragraph!

Good luck!

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Comment from Thom on 2009-08-04

2009-08-04T22:05:16Z

I agree with you Leo, and more so with whs' response. Too many parents are not strict enough with their children, and they expect others to be the same way. The best lesson for him is letting it sink in that life sometimes doesn't give second chances.

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Comment from Moo Kahn on 2009-08-04

2009-08-04T21:59:29Z

Let me see... you're a parent who is OK with your kid giving out ASL information on the 'net. So OK with it in fact, you're going to the ends of the earth to try and get "him" reinstated. If this is true, YOU should be banned... from parenting. There are a couple of lessons here 1)ASL is not something you give out to strangers online, in any situation...and.... 2)Your actions have consequences... suck it up and don't do it again.

Going to an online help site for advice to help your rogue son out either paints you as a meddling parent, or a complete fool, and I don't buy it.

But could it possibly be, sir, that "your son" is really YOU?

Setting aside the possible subterfuge, you're assuming that kids can't learn. I disagree. It's totally possible that the kid made a mistake, has suffered appropriate consequences and/or "learned his lesson", and acknowledging that his parent wants to get him back on. Seem's just as possible as any scenario you've described. "One strike and you're out" isn't always the best approach.

05-Aug-2009

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Comment from tanq on 2009-08-04

2009-08-04T21:17:09Z

Hey brother try out any mac address chanfer like s-mac2.0 or t-mac or any software like that. Dont feel bad, this happens Cheers to all

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Comment from Dan on 2009-08-04

2009-08-04T17:01:05Z

Even if he can't get the ban lifted he should be able to get any monies spent refunded I should think.

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Comment from whs on 2009-08-04

2009-08-04T16:57:16Z

This site should be congratulated. They apparently do a very responsible job. The kids that use those sites must live to learn by the rules - and the parents should not find excuses for them. Life goes on. There are other games.

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Comment from josh on 2009-08-04

2009-08-04T15:40:57Z

The boy should have made an effort to understand the games guidelines. The question "a/s/l" is not seen as appropriate for anyone underage online due to predation and safety. If you ask me, you are better off quitting the game. Also, i think you will have a very hard time proving your case to the admins.

Lesson learnt, the hard way. it's aweful, but occasionally necessary.

Think from the administrators perspective. Suspicious and innapropriate questions/statements come from a player, who they don't know their age, sex, location - the response is to block such a person regardless, for legal and moral protection.

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Comment from Robert Pereda on 2009-08-04

2009-08-04T15:24:18Z

Some sites are a bit more forgiving than others. For example, if you get suspended from Ebay it is very difficult to get your account reinstated. They ask you for proof of your calim and they do a lengthy investigation with no guarantees of reinstatement.

Be careful about creating a new account under a different name - they eventually will do audits and if they find that an active account is related to a suspended account- you will be suspended for good!

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Comment from Original Asker on 2009-08-04

2009-08-04T14:26:28Z

Thanks Leo! I appreciate your time and effort in every question (especially this one). I agree that he needs to learn a lesson somehow, and perhaps this may be the only way.

I've tried contacting the the player support team but, I've had no response. I've read other places that calling by phone the player support team would be more advantageous.

Thanks again!

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