Is Fedoraforum.org Experiencing a 403 Error?

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The discussion revolves around the 403 error encountered when attempting to access fedoraforum.org, focusing on user experiences, troubleshooting steps, and potential reasons for the error. Participants share their attempts to access the site using different browsers and devices, as well as suggestions for checking the site's status.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports receiving a 403 error while using Firefox and inquires if others are experiencing the same issue.
  • Another participant suggests troubleshooting steps, including refreshing the page, clearing cache and cookies, and disconnecting from VPNs.
  • A participant questions whether the original poster has tried accessing the site using other browsers.
  • One user mentions that they also encountered connection failures with the Midori browser and Firefox on different computers.
  • Another participant states they could access the site without issues using Firefox Beta on Android and recommends trying Chrome or Opera.
  • A participant references a site that indicates fedoraforum.org has been down for over a week.
  • Suggestions are made to check social media for updates or to contact the forum directly regarding access issues.
  • Some users report varying experiences, with one stating the site is responding as expected using Mypal browser, while another claims it is not responding at all.
  • One participant speculates that the site may be blocking certain ISPs or regions, while another suggests checking the name registration for further inquiries.
  • Another user notes that the site status fluctuates, with some reporting it as "UP" while others still encounter the 403 error.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of experiences with accessing the site, indicating that there is no consensus on whether the site is consistently accessible or experiencing issues. Multiple competing views exist regarding the cause of the 403 error and the site's overall status.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention specific browsers and devices, but the discussion does not resolve whether the 403 error is due to user settings, server issues, or regional restrictions. There are also references to external status-checking websites, which may not provide a complete picture of the site's accessibility.

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For the past few days I get a 403 error when trying to access fedoraforum.org (using Firefox). Is anyone else having this problem?
For the past few days I get a 403 error when trying to access fedoraforum.org (using Firefox). Is anyone else having this problem?
 
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You specify that you get that error when you are using Firefox. Does that mean that you have tried other browsers and they work?
 
FactChecker said:
You specify that you get that error when you are using Firefox. Does that mean that you have tried other browsers and they work?
I tried the Midori browser and it fails to connect to the website. I don't have any other browsers at hand. Tonight, Firefox also reports a failure to connect instead of showing the 403 Error screen. I've tried Firefox on two different computers.
 
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Stephen Tashi said:
For the past few days I get a 403 error when trying to access fedoraforum.org (using Firefox). Is anyone else having this problem?
I could access the website without any issues. From Firefox Beta on Android.

If the issue persists for you, try using Chrome or Opera. In Opera, you can switch on the VPN and access via a server in a different region to see whether you still get the error.
 
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Is It Down Right Now says it has been down for more than a week:

https://www.isitdownrightnow.com/fedoraforum.org.html

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Stephen Tashi said:
For the past few days I get a 403 error when trying to access fedoraforum.org (using Firefox). Is anyone else having this problem?
Do they have a Facebook page or similar? You could check that to see if others are posting that they are having access issues. You could also try sending them a DM to find out more.
 
berkeman said:
Do they have a Facebook page or similar? You could check that to see if others are posting that they are having access issues. You could also try sending them a DM to find out more.
I'm not a Facebook member. What's a DM?
 
Stephen Tashi said:
I'm not a Facebook member. What's a DM?
Direct message. Similar to PM here in PF.

You could also check if they have a Discord server.
 
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As of this post (10:00pm California time) https://fedoraforum.org/ is responding as expected using Mypal browser 28.13.0 (an offshoot of Firefox browser).
(latest post shown there is "May 16, 2023 - 11:01 PM - by bob)
 
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Tom.G said:
As of this post (10:00pm California time) https://fedoraforum.org/ is responding as expected using Mypal browser 28.13.0 (an offshoot of Firefox browser).
(latest post shown there is "May 16, 2023 - 11:01 PM - by bob)

As of the time of this post, fedoraforum.org isn't responding to my computer or to the isitdown site (mentioned in the post by @DrClaude ).
 
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Wrichik Basu said:
They show it as "UP" at this moment:

View attachment 328288

Maybe the devs fixed the server issue.
But I just got a 403. They obviously have some problems they need to fix, no point speculating here about what they may be.
 
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