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5. 403s are permission errors. Suggest clearing your cache for this site.

Wed Jun 11, 2025, 07:25 PM

Jun 11

I use some cascading VPNs which can confuse the servers that have authentication services. When I reset those, everything starts up again OK.

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Why do I keep getting 403 Forbidden when I try to post an OP in General Discussion?! [View all] ancianita Jun 11 OP

I often get it when I try to open a link here The Blue Flower Jun 11 #1

Could be network hangups, cloudflare or server indigestion. usonian Jun 11 #3

Thanks. ancianita Jun 11 #4

And another thing! usonian Jun 11 #7

I LUV your nerdy humor. ancianita Jun 11 #9