[Resolved] Got permabanned for accidentally connecting with a VPN on (I think?)

[turkic pea coat]

In-Game name: Minder
Time of Ban: Roughly 3 minutes ago
Date of Ban: See above
Steam ID: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197994050163/
Reason for Ban: Pretty sure it's cause I forgot to exclude TF2 Classic in my VPN tunnel
Additional Comments: Probably should reconfigure your server so VPN connections are just rejected, rather than resulting in an instant automated permaban

 

[turkic pea coat]

Well, looks like this posted 5 times cause every time I pressed submit it said "there was a server error, please try again later"

 

[VintagePC]

We do not auto-ban for VPN connections. Your ban actually dates back to 2012 back when we used to be FFN. All I can see is you appear to have been permabanned at that time for text or chat spam.

Given that it predates our records here and the age of the ban, I've lifted it and you should now be able to play. However, as an FYI, the ban will remain on record and be taken into consideration should there be any future incidents in which you are involved.