Is it just me or does EVERYONE have to turn there VPN off to get onto this site? I get credential errors 401. Why so much OTT for what is a game forum for geeks! And im naturally wary of companies that do such things! Got to ask yourself why?
I am visiting this site via a proxy that runs on my server that I connect to via an OpenVPN. So no, I don't think there generally is such an issue.
Depends on the VPN. If you're using one that offers free services or is known for enabling spam, there's a good chance you can't use it. Depends on the VPN type. Persona or corporate VPNs should be fine.. Anonymizer VPNs will be much more hit and miss.