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**PlanetEarth** · 02-11-23 11:48

Originally Posted by Woody50 [View Original Post]

Some clarification.

All devices using the same home WiFi will have the same external (Wide Area Network / WAN) IP address. This address is in the router. Log into your router, also called a gateway, to see it.

Each device on the same WiFi will have a LAN. Local Area Network address, often 10.0. 0.xxx or 192. 168.xxx.xxx, doled out by the router as devices connect. This address is not visible to the world.

Thanks Woody, I was just trying to keep it simple.

For those in need, try running.

https://whatismyipaddress.com/blacklist-check

Displays your externally facing IP, and then click button to scan black lists.

Should be able to run on mobile browser too.

**Woody50** · 02-11-23 10:35

Originally Posted by PlanetEarth [View Original Post]

If it is a desktop / laptop with home wifi, this IP Address should not change much at all.

Some clarification.

All devices using the same home WiFi will have the same external (Wide Area Network / WAN) IP address. This address is in the router. Log into your router, also called a gateway, to see it.

Each device on the same WiFi will have a LAN. Local Area Network address, often 10.0. 0.xxx or 192. 168.xxx.xxx, doled out by the router as devices connect. This address is not visible to the world.

**Newbie58** · 02-11-23 08:16

It looks like Xfinity and Verizon are blocking access here. When I was away and using another's Wi-Fi, I had no issues. Now I use a VPN, but STG won't allow access while I use that, so for me to follow USG links to STG, I need to be on a VPN to get in, then I disconnect to use the link. Before I can navigate USG again, I need to re-connect VPN. PITA, but it works.

**PlanetEarth** · 02-11-23 01:15

I and some of you have been experiencing recent access issues / timeouts trying to reach this USA site. Home fails but mobile device works, or vice versa.

I assume "the management" has added more web security that checks IP Address black lists.

If you are having issues, determine your devices IP Address and then see if there are hits on any black lists. Easy web search to find web sites that can provide both of these inquiries.

So what do you do to get around the black list? I assume trying to remove from a list is not worth the effort.

The first question should be why is the IP address black listed?

If it is a desktop / laptop with home wifi, this IP Address should not change much at all. You computer maybe compromised. If you are not a cybersecurity fanatic, time to start.

Are you using a VPN? Are you using a TOR Router / Browser?

A lot of hackers will use these privacy networks and thus many of the IPs will quickly get black listed. These privacy mechanisms should provide an ability to change Identity / IP address, you may need to try a few of them.

Hope this brief helps. Be safe out there.

**McBright** · 02-09-23 23:33

Is anyone having issues accessing this site with their iPhone? The page won't load for me. It only works when I'm on my home Wi-Fi?

**Olde Salt** · 01-04-23 11:00

AT&T no longer supports 3 G phones. . .

I was quite bummed when the string was no longer being maintained between the two cans where I talked to my friends.

**Fazone** · 01-03-23 14:02

Originally Posted by ILoveThatPoo [View Original Post]

Which happens more often than I'd like to admit. Why would you take the chance of having a second phone discovered always having to remember to hide it? Why have the added expense when you can download a free texting app, silence the alerts and just delete all conversations after use? The texting apps have free minute offers for talking.

Poo.

You're right that I have to constantly be careful about the location of my phone but I have a couple convenient wife-safe spots to keep it. I don't want my personal phone to have any sort of contact with my hobbying life.

Here's the thing, I am not a digital wiz. I'm sort of old skool when it comes to things digital. I keep both of my phones simple. Heck, a Jitterbug phone has everything that I really need. If it's possible to screw something up, I will eventually do it. I'm lucky enough to not have to worry about what a hobby phone is costing me.

**ILoveThatPoo** · 01-03-23 09:02

Originally Posted by Fazone [View Original Post]

I use AT&T prepaid. It used to be $2 per day but just went up to $3 per day. No contract, no nothin'. I had to switch from a flip phone to a smart phone because AT&T no longer supports 3 G phones. I paid cash for a iPhone SE at Walmart and just switched my SIM card from the flip pnone into the SE and I was good to go. You could probably save money by going to an Andriod phone rather than an iPhone, but I'm partial to the Apple eco-system.

Which happens more often than I'd like to admit. Why would you take the chance of having a second phone discovered always having to remember to hide it? Why have the added expense when you can download a free texting app, silence the alerts and just delete all conversations after use? The texting apps have free minute offers for talking.

Poo.

**Fazone** · 01-02-23 13:22

Originally Posted by BarGuy [View Original Post]

I used to get a cheap flip phone at Walmart and buy a card and pay 2 bucks a day when I make a call. Now I don't think they do anything that cheap anymore. Looking for something cheap and no plan I have to signup for.

What do you guys use?

I use AT&T prepaid. It used to be $2 per day but just went up to $3 per day. No contract, no nothin'. I had to switch from a flip phone to a smart phone because AT&T no longer supports 3 G phones. I paid cash for a iPhone SE at Walmart and just switched my SIM card from the flip pnone into the SE and I was good to go. You could probably save money by going to an Andriod phone rather than an iPhone, but I'm partial to the Apple eco-system.

**NE Creampie** · 01-02-23 01:37

Originally Posted by Bbctrev [View Original Post]

Where are all these babies going from all these stg providers? There's three well known providers that just recently had babies we'll just name them St, Je and Si / Kt. LOL And through the grapevine I heard Je just had a miscarriage. Once these girls pushed out those babies they were right back to work in a short time. Is there some kind of paid adoption scheme going on? We have to be careful who we are dumping our loads in guys.

What happens when 'ALL' your children Legitimate & Illegitimate meet up after having their DNA Testing done on a popular Ancestry Website?

**Bar Guy** · 01-01-23 20:49

I used to get a cheap flip phone at Walmart and buy a card and pay 2 bucks a day when I make a call. Now I don't think they do anything that cheap anymore. Looking for something cheap and no plan I have to signup for.

What do you guys use?

**Seekist** · 12-18-22 11:32

Hi All & Happy Holidays.

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This Friday evening. In the Milford / New Haven area. Will be at a decent hotel. Cute older spinner. Covers are optional.

$ 100 One nut and on your way.

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**Kimbsl1998** · 11-04-22 02:14

Going to be traveling out of state for work. Tips on figuring out the pay of the new land. Heading to the mid west for a week.

**PutNamAnthony** · 11-03-22 19:40

Originally Posted by BigMacDaddy [View Original Post]

From that article:

'The operation was conducted by members of (1) the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit, (2) Massachusetts State Police High-Risk Victim Unit, (3) Massachusetts State Police Hampden County Detective Unit, (4) Massachusetts State Police CINRET West, and (5) Hampden County Sheriff's Department.'

In 30+ years, I don't ever recall any sting bust getting this complicated with 5 different units / departments.

BMD.

Politicians want to show the public they are fighting crime. Tuesday is the big showdown.

PA.

**Big Mac Daddy** · 11-03-22 11:46

Originally Posted by Prober [View Original Post]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime...38b8d7eb9&rc=1

From that article:

'The operation was conducted by members of (1) the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit, (2) Massachusetts State Police High-Risk Victim Unit, (3) Massachusetts State Police Hampden County Detective Unit, (4) Massachusetts State Police CINRET West, and (5) Hampden County Sheriff's Department.'

In 30+ years, I don't ever recall any sting bust getting this complicated with 5 different units / departments.

BMD.