Can I use VPN at this forum?

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Is it allowed to use VPN at this forum, or software recognize VPN as spam?
 
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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?
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
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..
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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