I tried to log in awhile ago, and the site would not load. Using another computer without being logged in, I could see the forum fine. I did a bit of digging and found the "Miserable User" add-on for vBulletin which does this. Looks like I've been "shadow banned."
I am guessing this is a mistake, since as far as I know, I broke no rules and never received any negative feedback from any admins. "Miserable User" is normally used for people who keep signing up for new accounts after the old ones are banned, and it's very rare to use it on someone for even a first offense.
Anyway, I'd like to contact the forum admins but the "contact@pipesmokersforum.com" email elicited no response. Anyone know someone over there who can answer this?
I am guessing this is a mistake, since as far as I know, I broke no rules and never received any negative feedback from any admins. "Miserable User" is normally used for people who keep signing up for new accounts after the old ones are banned, and it's very rare to use it on someone for even a first offense.
Anyway, I'd like to contact the forum admins but the "contact@pipesmokersforum.com" email elicited no response. Anyone know someone over there who can answer this?