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Hey guys,
so i’ve been noticing something weird lately. I think 4chan might be soft banning IP addresses? Like, I can still access the site, but my posts just don’t show up or get deleted instantly. No warnings, no bans, just... ghosted.
Anyone else experiencing this 4chan soft banning IP thing? It’s kinda frustrating cuz I’m not even spamming or breaking rules. Tried switching to mobile data, and it worked fine, so it’s def my IP.
Is this a new thing or am I just late to the party? Also, any workarounds besides using a VPN?
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yeah, 4chan soft banning IP is def a thing. happened to me last month. i think they’re cracking down on certain IP ranges or ISPs.
i used a VPN and it worked fine, but if you don’t wanna go that route, try resetting your router to get a new IP. sometimes that works. also, check if your ISP is dynamic or static IP. if it’s dynamic, just unplug your router for a few mins and see if it changes.
if all else fails, maybe try using Tor? it’s slower but gets the job done.
lol same here. i thought i was shadowbanned or something. turns out 4chan soft banning IP is their way of dealing with "problematic" users without outright banning them.
i switched to mobile data like you did, but long-term, i just got a cheap VPN. nordvpn works fine for me, but there are free ones like protonvpn if you wanna test it out first.
also, clear your cookies and cache. sometimes it’s not just the IP but your browser data too.
honestly, 4chan soft banning IP has been around for a while. it’s not new, but it’s def more common now. they’re probably trying to cut down on spam or bots.
if you don’t wanna use a VPN, try using a proxy site like hide.me or kproxy. they’re not as secure as a VPN, but they’ll let you post without getting ghosted.
also, check if your IP is flagged on sites like whatismyipaddress.com. sometimes it’s not just 4chan but other sites too.
i’ve been dealing with 4chan soft banning IP for months now. it’s super annoying, especially when you’re not even doing anything wrong.
what worked for me was using a different browser. i switched from chrome to firefox and it seemed to help. idk why, but maybe it’s worth a shot?
also, try posting at different times of the day. sometimes it’s not your IP but the board mods being extra strict during peak hours.
yeah, 4chan soft banning IP is real. it’s their way of keeping things under control without outright banning accounts.
if you don’t wanna use a VPN, try using a public wifi spot or a friend’s connection to see if it’s just your home IP. also, check if your ISP is blacklisted by 4chan. some ISPs are known for spammy behavior, so 4chan might’ve blocked the whole range.
if all else fails, just create a new account and see if that helps. sometimes it’s not the IP but the account itself.
thanks for all the suggestions, guys. i tried resetting my router, and it worked for a bit, but then the same thing happened again. guess my ISP’s IP range is flagged or something.
i’ll probably give a VPN a shot since a lot of you recommended it. any specific ones that are good for 4chan? i don’t wanna spend too much, but i also don’t wanna deal with slow speeds.
also, has anyone tried contacting 4chan support about this? or is it just a lost cause?
i’ve heard about 4chan soft banning IP before, but i didn’t think it was this widespread. sounds like they’re really cracking down.
if you’re looking for a workaround, try using a browser extension like hola vpn. it’s free and lets you switch your IP without too much hassle. just be careful with free vpns tho, some of them sell your data.
also, try posting on different boards. some boards are stricter than others, so you might have better luck elsewhere.
