Can I use VPN at this forum?

[user079622]

Is it allowed to use VPN at this forum, or software recognize VPN as spam?

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

It's not a binary answer, some we may allow, some we may not. Give it a try and either we'll let you know it's a problem or you're good to go. Is there a specific reason you are using a VPN?

 

[user079622]

It's not a binary answer, some we may allow, some we may not. Give it a try and either we'll let you know it's a problem or you're good to go. Is there a specific reason you are using a VPN?

VPN is made for privacy..

Why you block VPN account? people have a right to privacy..

 

[phinds]

Why you block VPN account? people have a right to privacy..

Yes, you certainly do have a right to privacy, and this forum has a right to conduct itself however Greg decides it should, including the ability to shut down discussion by anyone who seems to have some nefarious reason for hiding behind a VPN.

If you're just here to learn some science and perhaps contribute some yourself, then as Greg said, just go for it. You should be fine.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

As @phinds explains, we don't outright block VPNs but if a VPN is known to harbor nefarious activities, we may choose to block those.