What To Do When You Get Banned On A Forum?

Getting banned on a forum is one of the most common problems you may encounter while using a forum. There are a variety of reasons you may get banned on a forum, but most of the time is because you have violated the forum rules. This is why you should consider the first option as a way to solving your problem.

Option 1: Apologize for your actions (Highly recommended)

Write a nice email to the forum admin(s). Humbly apologize for your actions which lead to you being banned. If this is your first to get banned on a forum you have good chances

Option 2: Change your online identity

Step 1. Change your IP address. Try the options listed below. After each attempt check your email address. If it is different from your IP address then you can proceed with the next step.

• If your ISP uses DHCP (dynamic) IP addressing, try using ipconfig command.
  
• Again, if your ISP uses dynamic IP addressing, you can try to force an IP change by taking your modem offline (unplug power AND the internet cable) for at least a day.
  
• If your ISP uses static IP’s, you can call them and request a new IP.
  
• Another free solution is to use web proxies. You can check Proxy.org or Hide-Ip-Proxy.info for fresh proxies. You have to be careful to use a web proxy from your country, otherwise you will look suspicious. This solution is not very good as most proxies do not allow form posting and do not allow you to register and log in.
  
• If the above solutions do not work you should choose a hide IP application. Most of them are very easy to use and change your IP address smoothly. You can find the best of them here.
  
• If you can afford them, VPN services solve your IP address smoothly. The setup is very easy and they anonymize all your browsers and applications. The only problem is that they are a little bit expensive. Check some good VPN services here.

Step 2. Create a new email address or use a different email address than you have used for the banned account. You will need the email address to confirm your account.

Step 3. Change your screen name. Of course, you won’t be able to enter the same user name as the one banned.

Step 4. For this step to have all the above already in place. Next re-register at the forum.

Important! You cannot link any of your previous information from your old account to your new account. Anything that can be used to link your old account and new account will be used. If executed properly, these simple steps will prove successful to you.

Step 5. You are done. You should be able to be an active member of the forum again. Your future behavior will dictate whether you will be allowed to remain on the forum or not.