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wyn borkins

(1,374 posts)
7. Hello Shadow (Explanation Follows)
Wed May 13, 2026, 10:53 AM
Wednesday

For a very long time, I have been locked out (of DU) by way of a "403 Forbidden" message.

Per Google, this message "403 Forbidden" is related to a server (fault of some type) which in turn did not like my (computer) credentials. Therefore, it totally shut down my access to DU.

I could not view anything (on DU), nor could I even enter my username/passcode, nor could I communicate (with DU) in any way (at all).

Not long ago, I began to review my backup materials in the hopes of finding an older link to (something/anything) on DU that I may have saved. I finally located a posting (by ItsJustMe) from 28 December 2022 related to: The craziest Waffle House fight in Austin TX.

Upon entering this link address, I was once again able to access DU. I was amazed, pleased, and afraid I would lose access at any moment. So now when I want to access DU, I must first enter that link address and then click on a selected location (within DU).

This odd effort (and I have absolutely no idea how or why it works) has enabled my very precarious access to DU for now (???). Thanks for reading this cache of total silliness.

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