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Catbox.moe broken in perpetuity for me?

submitted by BoraxTheFungarian to whatever 2 monthsFeb 21, 2024 13:06:32 ago (+2/-0)     (whatever)

Well, I’m using an iphone so I’m the fag here, but can anyone explain why I’m no longer able to view any single catbox.moe link? Is this something I can fix? It has essentially nuked voat for me and I’d like to change that.


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[ - ] jigganiggaboo 1 point 2 monthsFeb 22, 2024 21:41:13 ago (+1/-0)

Same it wont work on my phone (Verizon android) but it will work on my computer (Comcast but non comcast equipment) not sure exactly what it is

[ - ] Fascinus 3 points 2 monthsFeb 21, 2024 13:18:52 ago (+3/-0)

From the CatBox FAQ

Connectivity Issues

Why can't I access Catbox/access files on Catbox (files.catbox.moe)?

Good question! It turns out certain governments in the world hate freedom of information, don't have net neutrality, don't see online service providers as legally exempt entities, or a combination of the three!
You will have issues accessing Catbox/files on Catbox if you are connecting from the following countries or providers:


Austrailia
Why? - The Australian government had a heart attack after the Christchurch shooting, and decided that Catbox was a terrorist propaganda spreading website, and has instructed multiple Australian ISPs to implement DNS blocks of Catbox's domains.
How to resolve? - Changing your DNS servers to a public server (i.e. 8.8.8.8, 76.76.2.0, or 208.67.222.222) or utilizing DoH should mitigate this problem.

Ireland/UK
Why? - Unfortunately the love of footy has overtaken the sensibilites of the British and Irish governments, and they have decided to implement an IP level block on Catbox's primary IP address, due to clips of games being uploaded to Catbox..
How to resolve? - You will need to utilize a VPN in order to evade this traffic hijack.

Iran
Why? - Unknown, but I'm sure you can probably make some pretty accurate guesses.
How to resolve? - You will need to use a VPN to bypass the IP-level block.

Afghanistan
Why? - Unknown, but I'm sure you can probably make some pretty accurate guesses.
How to resolve? - You will need to use a VPN to bypass the IP-level block.

Comcast/Comcast Business
Why? - Comcast Business' "SecurityEdge" hijacking attack intecepts traffic going towards Catbox. Residential customers are blocked by "xFi Advanced Security" I have been unable to determine if this is a DNS level block, or an IP level block.
How to resolve? - Comcast Residential: Disable the "xFi Advanced Security" hijack on your router. Comcast Business: Disable the "SecurityEdge" hijack on your account. See here.

Spectrum
Why? - Spectrum's "SecurityEdge" hijacking attack intercepts DNS requests for Catbox for an unknown reason.
How to resolve? - Spectrum Residential customers should disable the "SecurityEdge" hijack in their router/account settings, or use a VPN to bypass the hijack.

Rogers
Why? - Unknown. It appears to be dynamically filtering web traffic to Catbox.
How to resolve? - Disable the "Advanced Security" hijack attack in your Rogers settings

Quad9
Why? - Quad9 actually pulls an aggregate list of URL blacklists and uses them for their filtered DNS service. Catbox is frequently added to no-name blacklists for various reasons.
How to resolve? - Use Quad9's alternative DNS server 9.9.9.10, or switch to another public DNS server.

[ - ] dulcima 2 points 2 monthsFeb 21, 2024 15:40:02 ago (+2/-0)

Does pompf.lain2 work? I've been posting my links with that alternative recently as well as cat box.

[ - ] Nietzsche 0 points 2 monthsFeb 22, 2024 18:06:41 ago (+0/-0)

I'm in the US and broke 2 days ago unless wifi connected. Android and Verizon.

[ - ] White_Pride_Cis 0 points 2 monthsFeb 23, 2024 09:30:11 ago (+0/-0)

iPhone and Verizon in Florida. I’ve got Cox for internet provider I believe and it works on home WiFi.

[ - ] White_Pride_Cis 0 points 2 monthsFeb 23, 2024 09:31:54 ago (+0/-0)

iPhone and Verizon in Florida. I’ve got Cox for internet provider I believe and it works on home WiFi.

[ - ] FreeinTX 1 point 2 monthsFeb 21, 2024 14:56:12 ago (+1/-0)

I use a phone. I have to reset my dns on the daily to use catbox links.

[ - ] MuricaPersonified 0 points 2 monthsFeb 21, 2024 16:21:46 ago (+0/-0)

Mobile providers are blocking catbox. Just change your DNS.
This link explains how to do it on iOS.

The only iOS product I use is an iPad, and its sole function is to fly a drone.

[ - ] McNasty 0 points 2 monthsFeb 21, 2024 16:09:29 ago (+0/-0)

Use VPN or switch from data to wifi or vice versa. Isp is blocking it.

[ - ] beece 0 points 2 monthsFeb 21, 2024 13:37:23 ago (+0/-0)

[ - ] lord_nougat 2 points 2 monthsFeb 21, 2024 14:10:48 ago (+2/-0)

Communistcast

[ - ] Sector2 0 points 2 monthsFeb 21, 2024 13:34:42 ago (+1/-1)

Why punish yourself so harshly? Get a real computer with a normal sized monitor, no matter what you want to do on the internet.

The M3 iMacs are cheap, but only 24 inch at the moment. If you can wait, M3s are supposed to come in 27 inch later this year. Or you could retroactively support Bill's covid hoax and the next one by buying a windows machine (that needs constant tinkering to keep working).

[ - ] FreeinTX -1 points 2 monthsFeb 21, 2024 13:38:55 ago (+0/-1)

Fuck off, nigger. I don't want to use a puter to talk shit on the interweb. Catbox is getting faggy. Simple as.

[ - ] PotatoWhisperer2 3 points 2 monthsFeb 21, 2024 15:19:49 ago (+3/-0)

It's not catbox, it's platforms and service providers. Catbox is making its way onto their blacklists.

[ - ] Spaceman84 0 points 2 monthsFeb 21, 2024 15:14:11 ago (+0/-0)

Try a different browser like Brave.

[ - ] FreeinTX 1 point 2 monthsFeb 21, 2024 15:16:35 ago (+1/-0)

I'm using brave in the US.

[ - ] big_fat_dangus 0 points 2 monthsFeb 21, 2024 16:59:16 ago (+0/-0)

I found after a year or two of using Brave that it just gradually breaks down, with cumulative effect. Random sites stop working. Try reinstalling it.

[ - ] Sector2 0 points 2 monthsFeb 22, 2024 15:13:02 ago (+0/-0)

Simple as.

As what? Your sentence is missing a subject.

A subject is a part of a sentence that contains the person or thing performing the action (or verb) in a sentence. (See What is a verb?) Here are some examples: Example: Jennifer walked to the store. In this sentence, the subject is "Jennifer" and the verb is "walked."

[ - ] FreeinTX 0 points 2 monthsFeb 22, 2024 15:21:47 ago (+0/-0)

Hey boomer. I know keeping up with the current year is tough, but ya gotta do it.

A "hot chick" doesn't mean what you think it does, either. Oh, and to really blow your mind. I love it when "hot chicks" are "cool as fuck". Seems contradictory, don't it?

[ - ] Sector2 0 points 2 monthsFeb 22, 2024 15:30:49 ago (+0/-0)

It's not that 'well proportioned and dressed' chick they caught after she helped murder the taxi driver they robbed? It could be considered 'cool' when she taunted them to throw more gasoline on her.