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> it's pretty much impossible to bypass as a human if their magical black box doesn't like your browser and/or IP address There are residential-IP-backed VPN s
by derefr 2y ago
> it's pretty much impossible to bypass as a human if their magical black box doesn't like your browser and/or IP address
There are residential-IP-backed VPN services that you can use just like commercial VPN services — but they're mostly built on the backs of botnets, so it's ethically questionable to use them.
- devilbunny 2y agoYou could also use Tailscale back to your own IP if the goal is not having to trust public WiFi.
- michaelmior 2y agoFWIW, StarVPN claims to have "ethically sourced" IPs. That is, not from botnets. Their pricing is quite a bit higher than many (cheapest plan is $20/month), but could be worth trying. https://www.starvpn.com/ https://www.starvpn.com/
- mike_d 2y agoThe "residential VPN" providers setup fake ISPs or buy AT&T/Verizon business circuits with large blocks of IPs and sell them as residential. They are easily detected if you are buying IP intelligence from one of the higher quality providers: https://app.spur.us/context?q=STARVPN_PROXY https://app.spur.us/context?q=STARVPN_PROXY
- duckmysick 2y agoThe linked page shows a sign-in screen.
- michaelmior 2y agoSpur access requires a free account.
- michaelmior 2y agoThat's helpful to know. I wasn't aware of this.
- makeitdouble 2y agoTo note, IP is only a part of it, and the full extent of what's baked into a CF score will never be explicited (for obvious reasons). CloudFront being way past the simple blocking of IP addresses, I wouldn't be surprised if a mismatch between your IP block and your language/cookies would be enough to lower your score.