Logging in to OzBargain from Overseas

MishyMoo on 21/04/2017 - 17:36
Last edited 22/04/2017 - 17:07 by 1 other user

EDIT EDIT:
So after reading the Moderator's comments, I guess I didn't dream it up after all. It really did (could) happen. I guess I'm just 'special'. (or maybe I was more of a lurker with very little OzBargain history back then, hence being blocked.
Not now though. Glad I brought it up.
Thanks OzBargainers. Is like being in a room full of older brothers who know stuff. Your past info has helped me to help many other people in real time. 🌸

EDIT: from the comments received below, it looks like the problem of logging into OzBargain on my last overseas trip was mine alone.
Just to be sure, I'll make sure that I'm logged in prior to leaving this time.
Thank you everyone for your kind help here :)

INITIAL POST:
I vaguely recall not being able to log into OzBargain from overseas last time I was away. I'm going away again so want to check in advance.
If yes, I spose it makes sense to keep comments local, but this site is addictive and I'm wondering how I'll manage when I'm way.. I wasn't addicted last trip away
would a vpn allow me to log in?

Mod: You can use OzBargain overseas. See comment

Site Discussion

Comments

  • Baebs on 21/04/2017 - 17:56
    +1

    What type of issues did you have? I remember having no issues getting on the site although my interest in bargains quickly waned as the trip progressed.

  • MishyMoo on 21/04/2017 - 18:01

    From memory something like.. You're unable to log in to OzBargain because you're outside of Au (words to that effect).

  • currentfad on 21/04/2017 - 18:13
    +5

    Ozbargain is fine even from China without any VPN

    • Scrooge McDuck on 22/04/2017 - 09:33

      The Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, commonly known in China as the June Fourth Incident (六四事件), were student-led demonstrations in Beijing in 1989. More broadly, it refers to the popular national movement inspired by the Beijing protests during that period, sometimes referred to as the '89 Democracy Movement (八九民运). The protests were forcibly suppressed after the government declared martial law. In what became widely known as the Tiananmen Square Massacre, troops with assault rifles and tanks killed at least several hundred demonstrators trying to block the military's advance towards Tiananmen Square. The number of civilian deaths has been estimated at anywhere between the hundreds to the thousands.

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiananmen_Square_protests_of_1…

      • MishyMoo on 22/04/2017 - 13:14
        +1

        McDuck, I'm struggling, but I think you're saying that since the Tiananmen Square Massacre, electronic communication became more supressed(?), or perhaps something more cryptic here…. or just wanting to show off your history knowledge :)

        • Scrooge McDuck on 22/04/2017 - 14:30
          +2

          It's a statement about internet censorship and a token attempt to defeat it.

        • MishyMoo on 22/04/2017 - 15:52
          +1

          @Scrooge McDuck:
          Thanks for clarifying for me, McDuck :)

      • [Deactivated] on 22/04/2017 - 16:46

        Upvoted, as may well be news to reps like MiniInTheBox, and others on OzBargain.

  • MishyMoo on 21/04/2017 - 18:29

    Hmmmm… I wonder what my problem was then. It seemed to be an 'OzBargain ain't gonna let you play' type message… Could it have been a restrictive provider wherever I was (but with that type of message..?) ? I was most likely on wifi

  • MeesusEff on 21/04/2017 - 18:37
    +1

    Oh? I went on Ozbargain regularly on my KL holiday and had no issues, but I was already logged in from my phone :)

    • MishyMoo on 21/04/2017 - 19:08

      So it's def working from overseas then. I'll ensure that I'm logged in before I go. Thank you kza2610

  • iSamurai on 21/04/2017 - 18:59
    +2

    I remember this guy seeking help on ozbargain a while ago: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/153794

    When I was overseas I can browse ozbargain without issues.

    • MishyMoo on 21/04/2017 - 19:13
      +1

      Yes, he sure didn't have an issue logging in.. You either.
      Just a weird little something for me. Maybe this time I'll be ok..
      I may have wanted to ask a tech question or similar for it to be important to me

  • IceCreamBandit on 21/04/2017 - 19:18
    +1

    Didn't have any issues logging in and commenting whilst I was in Asia during January.

  • MishyMoo on 21/04/2017 - 19:25
    +1

    Ok thanks IceCreamBandit. Looks like I messed up somehow last trip..

  • No on 21/04/2017 - 19:45
    +1

    I tried to post an aliexpress deal when I was in Malaysia but it gave a message saying you can't post aliexpress from your current location or something. Had to VPN back to Australia, browsing was fine.

    • Moderatorneil on 22/04/2017 - 00:23

      AliExpress Posting Guidelines:

      No Posts from Overseas Users
      Most overseas users are representatives of companies. By banning all overseas users, this prevents undeclared reps (and 1 post wonders) from posting AliExpress deals.

      Same goes for eBay & Amazon.

      • Clear on 22/04/2017 - 00:28

        Explains the increase in Ali reps wanting to post deals.

      • MishyMoo on 22/04/2017 - 13:05
        +1

        Was starting to think I must have dreamt it. Thanks for this information Neil.

  • MishyMoo on 21/04/2017 - 20:01

    Ah, that's interesting! Thanks daveaus

  • supnigs super skids on 21/04/2017 - 22:24
    +2

    I am currently replying from overseas without issues. I did get banned once for trolling but it was only for a day

  • altomic on 21/04/2017 - 23:27
    +3

    Currently in Ho Chi Minh city waiting for my half price domino's pizza…

    • Marcsie on 22/04/2017 - 12:46
      +2

      Please order a Phở Tái for me from Phở Quỳnh, near Bùi Viện street :)

  • Moderatorneil on 22/04/2017 - 00:21

    Firstly, if you have an issue with your account, contact us via TWAM and we can bypass any blocks which I have done to your account.

    Overseas IP addresses aren't banned from using OzBargain, however due to excessive SPAM in some countries, you may find your access to OzBargain blocked.

    • MishyMoo on 22/04/2017 - 13:07
      +1

      Thanks Neil. Am now feeling better about feeding the addiction if needed while I'm away.

  • Lizziej on 22/04/2017 - 01:50
    +1

    I am overseas at the moment and have no problems logging in.

  • [Deactivated] on 22/04/2017 - 02:09
    +5

    do they have the internet Overseas?

    • retiredfeline on 22/04/2017 - 15:06
      +6

      Fortunately they don't have the NBN :).

      • MishyMoo on 22/04/2017 - 15:50
        +4

        Does anyone!?

  • Savas on 22/04/2017 - 09:55
    +1

    I wonder if it is anything to do with the time? Sometimes when I play cat evolution I put the time forward and then I wonder why OzBargain isn't working.

    • MishyMoo on 22/04/2017 - 15:44
      +1

      Cat evolution…. Sounds like fun.
      Gaming is a whole world I haven't even entered into. Didn't realise they had cats in that world…. makes it tempting 😺. I'll remember the time thing if I do go there. Thanks Savas

  • therooftop on 22/04/2017 - 11:45
    +4

    That's why I couldn't log-in in Tasmania.

    • MishyMoo on 22/04/2017 - 15:40
      +1

      smile… And you're not even Taswegian

  • retiredfeline on 22/04/2017 - 15:05
    +1

    I have encountered (local) hotspots that declare OzB as an insecure site and refuse to allow the connection. The best known are the ones in Woolies. I think the reason is the hotspot's proxy as a safety measure checks that the cert is valid before allowing the https pass through. Unfortunately some proxies don't have the most up to date list of cert authorities so cannot verify OzB's cert.

    • MishyMoo on 22/04/2017 - 15:39
      +1

      Thanks greenpossum… This is all good info that I'm getting here.

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