Issue with Cloudflare

[Zoneboy]

Until today I've had no problems with Cloudflare, but something seems off. I know a security check will be performed when I first log in and that's fine. Today it's performing a check for almost everything I try to do. This includes clicking the new thread link, submitting new threads and replying to threads which occurs only after I try to submit my reply. At that point after verification is complete the screen goes white and after a minute or so the post goes through. I don't mind the initial verification when I first log in, but all this seems a little ridiculous.

[opus]

Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Until today I've had no problems with Cloudflare, but something seems off. I know a security check will be performed when I first log in and that's fine. Today it's performing a check for almost everything I try to do. This includes clicking the new thread link, submitting new threads and replying to threads which occurs only after I try to submit my reply. At that point after verification is complete the screen goes white and after a minute or so the post goes through. I don't mind the initial verification when I first log in, but all this seems a little ridiculous.

That was me back in March. I didn’t start a new thread but put it in a preexisting one

https://sitcomsonline.com/boards/sho...=491271&page=5

Maybe something TJ said back then could help now.

[Zoneboy]

Originally Posted by opus

That was me back in March. I didn’t start a new thread but put it in a preexisting one

https://sitcomsonline.com/boards/sho...=491271&page=5

Maybe something TJ said back then could help now.

I should have posted there, TJ will probably move it.

[opus]

Originally Posted by Zoneboy

I should have posted there, TJ will probably move it.

I think he ended up doing something with my IP address and that fixed it.

[TJ]

The managed challenges are set for once a week.

Challenge passage
Specify the length of time that a visitor, who has successfully completed a Challenge (Non-Interactive Challenge, Managed Challenge, or Interactive Challenge), can access your website. When the configured timeout expires, the visitor will be issued a new challenge. Challenge Passage does not apply to Rate Limiting.
Configurations
Timeout: 1 week

What browser are you using? There are many reasons for the Cloudflare managed challenges being triggered.

I will add your IP address to the skip list.

AI Overview

Cloudflare challenges are triggered by its Bot Management system when a web request exhibits suspicious or automated behavior. Common triggers include:

Low Bot Scores: Cloudflare assigns requests a bot score from 1 to 99; scores below 30 typically trigger an immediate challenge.

IP Reputation: Using shared or low-cost VPNs, proxy servers, or IP addresses flagged for previous malicious or scraping activity.

Unusual Request Rates: Navigating the site much faster than a human could (e.g., automated bots) or making rapid, repeated requests.

Browser Environment: Using headless browsers (like Selenium or Playwright), disabled JavaScript, or having ad-blockers that disrupt client-side signals.

Firewall Rules: Website administrators may manually set specific WAF Custom Rules to challenge traffic from certain regions, host servers, or unauthorized command-line tools.

[Dude111]

Im thankful I do not get any challenges as I would not be able to pass them!!!

[Zoneboy]

Same thing again this morning. Every link I click a verification is done and when I refresh a page. I should also mention that I'm using my phone, don't know if it makes a difference or not.

[Dude111]

I was blocked yesterday for a little bit but then it let me in again... (I think Todd refreshed stuff)

[stevea]

I kind of get inundated with them sometimes--it varies--I've had 2 challenges this morning, which is no big deal. Todd did say it could be due to an ad blocker, which I use. My internet provider is Comcast.

One thing it has occasionally done, is challenge in the middle of a post, and a bot doesn't post. I doubt Cloudflare is sophisticated enough to "know" that though.

I'm glad we have Cloudflare, since the alternative would be no Sitcoms site, it seems.

[TJ]

I didn't make any changes. It's odd Charlie would still be getting them because I whitelisted his IP address. The only time I saw more than one challenge in a week was when I got disconnected a few times within minutes.

I'm going to try it without the managed challenges for the USA to see how it runs. What could possibly go wrong? I think most of the automated traffic and bots will still be blocked. I still have the managed challenges turned on for all of the other countries where the bulk of the bots are located.