Craigslist Blocked Me: Will Changing IP Address on MAC Fix?

OneArmMan · OneArmMan #1 (**permalink**)

02-19-2010, 11:48 AM

I have Snow Leopard and CR has me blocked due to filters. I have read that I must change my IP address. If I change the IP of my MAC will this clear it up? Must I contact my ISP or will changing my IP on the machine take care of this?

Thank You

Rottie · Rottie #2 (**permalink**)

02-19-2010, 11:55 AM

Hi there,
Craigslist are blocking your internet-facing IP, or your public IP.

You would need to contact your ISP to get a new IP, but depending on who your ISP is, they may or may not grant this request, depending on the reason you give them.

OneArmMan · OneArmMan #3 (**permalink**)

02-19-2010, 11:59 AM

So changing my IP via root user will not help?

Raz0rEdge · Raz0rEdge #4 (**permalink**)

02-19-2010, 12:07 PM

Your ISP is providing you a public IP address through your cable/DSL modem..if you have a router that is connected to this device and your Mac is connected to the router..you're getting a private/internal IP address that isn't visible/usable on the Internet (also known as Class C)..

If you are being blocked by Craigslist, they seldom block a specific IP address unless they have significant evidence of a particular IP spamming or doing bad things to their site..they'll most likely ban a whole range of IP addresses..

You should contact your ISP (assuming you aren't doing anything dumb) and ask them to expire your IP lease so that your modem can get a new one..

Regards

Nethfel · Nethfel #5 (**permalink**)

02-19-2010, 12:42 PM

The only negative is - if you've done something to cause your IP to be blocked by CL, getting your ISP to release it from you and assign it to someone else isn't fair to anyone else. You need to contact Craigslist and get the issue resolved - don't force onto someone else something you have caused.

chscag · chscag #6 (**permalink**)

02-19-2010, 02:14 PM

The key question here is why has Craig's List blocked you? Like eBay they don't ordinarily block folks unless something is being done that's not in accordance with their rules.

Regards.

OneArmMan · OneArmMan #7 (**permalink**)

02-20-2010, 11:21 AM

I had Verizon "provide" me with a new lease and it works great.

Question: How Can I Prevent This From Happening Again???

A Static IP Will Not Help Correct?

clayneal · clayneal #8 (**permalink**)

02-20-2010, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneArmMan

I had Verizon "provide" me with a new lease and it works great.

Question: How Can I Prevent This From Happening Again???

A Static IP Will Not Help Correct?

Thats easy....DONT DO WHATEVER YOU DID BEFORE !

OneArmMan · OneArmMan #9 (**permalink**)

02-20-2010, 11:34 AM

Now Why Would I Not Use A Service Such As CR? After All I Am Not Selling something illegal.

clayneal · clayneal #10 (**permalink**)

02-20-2010, 11:36 AM

I wasn't referring to not using CR but to not getting banned again .

OneArmMan · OneArmMan #11 (**permalink**)

02-20-2010, 11:58 AM

The reason behind being blocked is simply because of uing CR in and of itself. In fact I used it 3 times this morning and these morons blocked me yet again.
ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS!

vansmith · vansmith #12 (**permalink**)

02-20-2010, 12:01 PM

I have to question then what it is you're doing with Craigslist. You don't just get banned for no apparent reason. Contact them to find out why they're doing it.

OneArmMan · OneArmMan #13 (**permalink**)

02-20-2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vansmith

I have to question then what it is you're doing with Craigslist. You don't just get banned for no apparent reason. Contact them to find out why they're doing it.

Unfortunately this is simply not the case. If you do a search you will find that this is quite common after CR installed strict spam filters.

We do nothing more than search the country looking for old Honda mini bikes. I hardly consider this a breach of the terms of the CR contract.

vansmith · vansmith #14 (**permalink**)

02-20-2010, 12:17 PM

If you do a search in such a way that could be construed as spam, you are violating their terms. I would suggest looking over their spam policy (or related policy) and comparing it with your actions.

OneArmMan · OneArmMan #15 (**permalink**)

02-20-2010, 12:48 PM

If using CR to locate and purchase legal items such as a mini bike is considered spam then I am guilty as charged.

I was under the impression that CR was created just for this purpose. A quick glance at CR shows all kinds of Twisted Listings yet CR bans users simply because they search outside of their immediate area??

Ludicrous!

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OneArmMan #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 07, 2009 Posts: 11	02-19-2010, 11:48 AM I have Snow Leopard and CR has me blocked due to filters. I have read that I must change my IP address. If I change the IP of my MAC will this clear it up? Must I contact my ISP or will changing my IP on the machine take care of this? Thank You

Rottie #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 23, 2009 Posts: 336	02-19-2010, 11:55 AM Hi there, Craigslist are blocking your internet-facing IP, or your public IP. You would need to contact your ISP to get a new IP, but depending on who your ISP is, they may or may not grant this request, depending on the reason you give them. Mid 2011 i5 2.5 GHz iMac 21.5"

Raz0rEdge #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 17, 2009 Location: MA Posts: 6,769 Mac Specs: 27" i7 iMac with 16GB RAM and 1TB HDD, iPhone 3G & 4, iPod Nano 16GB, iPod Shuffle, iPad 2 16GB WiFi	02-19-2010, 12:07 PM Your ISP is providing you a public IP address through your cable/DSL modem..if you have a router that is connected to this device and your Mac is connected to the router..you're getting a private/internal IP address that isn't visible/usable on the Internet (also known as Class C).. If you are being blocked by Craigslist, they seldom block a specific IP address unless they have significant evidence of a particular IP spamming or doing bad things to their site..they'll most likely ban a whole range of IP addresses.. You should contact your ISP (assuming you aren't doing anything dumb) and ask them to expire your IP lease so that your modem can get a new one.. Regards

Nethfel #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 25, 2009 Posts: 2,082 Mac Specs: 2012 Non-retina MBP, 2.6GHz i7, 8GB RAM, Antiglare Screen	02-19-2010, 12:42 PM The only negative is - if you've done something to cause your IP to be blocked by CL, getting your ISP to release it from you and assign it to someone else isn't fair to anyone else. You need to contact Craigslist and get the issue resolved - don't force onto someone else something you have caused. My Macs: 2012 Non-Retina 15" MBP; Mac mini G4, 1.25 GHz, 512m ram (server); Late 2011 11" MBA, 1.8GHz i7, 4Gig Ram, 256Gig SSD, HD3000; Powerbook 12" G4 1.33GHz running Debian as a server; Apple TV (1080p version)

chscag #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 34,914 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, 27" iMac i5, 3.2 GHz, iPad 3, 3 iPods, iPhone 4	02-19-2010, 02:14 PM The key question here is why has Craig's List blocked you? Like eBay they don't ordinarily block folks unless something is being done that's not in accordance with their rules. Regards.

OneArmMan #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 07, 2009 Posts: 11	02-20-2010, 11:21 AM I had Verizon "provide" me with a new lease and it works great. Question: How Can I Prevent This From Happening Again??? A Static IP Will Not Help Correct?

OneArmMan #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 07, 2009 Posts: 11	02-20-2010, 11:34 AM Now Why Would I Not Use A Service Such As CR? After All I Am Not Selling something illegal. Last edited by cwa107; 02-20-2010 at 12:54 PM.

clayneal #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 27, 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 2,146 Mac Specs: late 08 macbook 2.0 4gig 320hdd10.7.3 32 gig iPhone 4s	02-20-2010, 11:36 AM I wasn't referring to not using CR but to not getting banned again . MY ADVICE COMES WITH A DOUBLE YOUR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!

OneArmMan #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 07, 2009 Posts: 11	02-20-2010, 11:58 AM The reason behind being blocked is simply because of uing CR in and of itself. In fact I used it 3 times this morning and these morons blocked me yet again. ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS!

vansmith #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 16,404 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	02-20-2010, 12:01 PM I have to question then what it is you're doing with Craigslist. You don't just get banned for no apparent reason. Contact them to find out why they're doing it. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog Mac-Forums Investigates MacKeeper - Confused about MacKeeper? Take a look at this review.

vansmith #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 16,404 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	02-20-2010, 12:17 PM If you do a search in such a way that could be construed as spam, you are violating their terms. I would suggest looking over their spam policy (or related policy) and comparing it with your actions. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog Mac-Forums Investigates MacKeeper - Confused about MacKeeper? Take a look at this review.

OneArmMan #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 07, 2009 Posts: 11	02-20-2010, 12:48 PM If using CR to locate and purchase legal items such as a mini bike is considered spam then I am guilty as charged. I was under the impression that CR was created just for this purpose. A quick glance at CR shows all kinds of Twisted Listings yet CR bans users simply because they search outside of their immediate area?? Ludicrous! Last edited by cwa107; 02-20-2010 at 12:54 PM.

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