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2 years ago
Hey, everyone. It's been a while since I've done one of these. The first thing I want to do is explain the extreme slow-motion of my art posting as of the past year and a half. I have a jerb now that takes up more time and energy than I'd like. Not going to say what my job is for sensitivity purposes. Suffice it to say, it's slowed my productivity down.
Now to my main issue: looks like I'm losing access to this site. Apparently, FA has a measure in place that checks your browser to make sure it isn't some malicious DDoS attack attempt. Fair enough. But, since I haven't updated my OS is forever, that also means my browser is old as dirt and the site has recently locked me out because of that. Although, the lock out appears temporary. It's serving as a bit of a wake up call. I either find a browser that stays up-to-date even with XP or I get a new PC with all the latest and greatest.
My other issue is password related. For one, I didn't bother to write down my new password and have since forgotten what it was. I've tried to use FA's password recovery but, it relies on an email address that's no longer in use. I can't seem to update my email address without my password and I forgot what it was. So, to get a new password, I need to know what the old one was. I can't get a reminder because the email on file no longer exists. So, if FA's system locks me out again and I can't get back on, I can't log in from my phone because I need my password. I would be boned and many of you would not know why. I'm not the kind of guy to just leave without warning, if I can help it. So, if you don't see any interaction from me of any kind, you'll know why. Although, possibility two isn't a pleasant alternative either.
Now to my main issue: looks like I'm losing access to this site. Apparently, FA has a measure in place that checks your browser to make sure it isn't some malicious DDoS attack attempt. Fair enough. But, since I haven't updated my OS is forever, that also means my browser is old as dirt and the site has recently locked me out because of that. Although, the lock out appears temporary. It's serving as a bit of a wake up call. I either find a browser that stays up-to-date even with XP or I get a new PC with all the latest and greatest.
My other issue is password related. For one, I didn't bother to write down my new password and have since forgotten what it was. I've tried to use FA's password recovery but, it relies on an email address that's no longer in use. I can't seem to update my email address without my password and I forgot what it was. So, to get a new password, I need to know what the old one was. I can't get a reminder because the email on file no longer exists. So, if FA's system locks me out again and I can't get back on, I can't log in from my phone because I need my password. I would be boned and many of you would not know why. I'm not the kind of guy to just leave without warning, if I can help it. So, if you don't see any interaction from me of any kind, you'll know why. Although, possibility two isn't a pleasant alternative either.
Else fails as a last resort you could move to a different fa account.
As for the password thing, you might want to open a ticket with the FA staff about it. They should be able to help you update your password and recovery email, and it'll be better to do it now while you still have access.
I've reached out to the admins. No response, yet. Thankfully, I haven't been locked out today. I'm hoping it will blow over. Resetting my password would still be a good idea, though.
You'll be out of luck with anything else. Every other browser dumped XP years ago and now they are all (*sigh*) about to dump Win7, too.
Even though you can't update your e-mail address directly in your account, try posting your current e-mail in a place where an admin can easily see it. If FA's security is worth a damn (haha) not all admins can read your notes or trouble tickets, so don't rely on a trouble ticket as the only way to tell admins what your new e-mail address is.
Humorously, I just checked my FA active sessions, and FA seems to think my last visit was 53 years ago. I'm old, but not THAT old. 8)
I hope the admins respond soon. I don't like this uncertainty.