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gdfsgdfsgdfg
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

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also before you ask me something
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edit: https://scratch.mit.edu/users/abuser_/
edit2: it’s also case sensitive, use all lowercase

Last edited by gdfsgdfsgdfg (Aug. 24, 2026 12:07:56)

CaptFrIEdshrimp
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

Where did you find this link?
Pi_master31
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

Simple, that's where the evil version of your account is being held. We don't want to release them! (joke, obviously)

Honestly, I'm not sure what causes this. It could be a glitch.
gdfsgdfsgdfg
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

CaptFrIEdshrimp wrote:

Where did you find this link?
it was from a qas topic which is most likely dustbinned

Last edited by gdfsgdfsgdfg (Aug. 23, 2026 20:36:08)

purplebunny63
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

gdfsgdfsgdfg
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

purplebunny63 wrote:

To test go to https://scratch.mit.edu/users/abuser_/
gonna add that to the OP
scratchy_boy106
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

Maybe if we guys get a vpn we can access the page
gdfsgdfsgdfg
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

scratchy_boy106 wrote:

Maybe if we guys get a vpn we can access the page

gonna buy nordvpn for this /j
CST1229
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

scratchy_boy106 wrote:

(#7)
Maybe if we guys get a vpn we can access the page
im fairly sure that'd require specifically the st's internal vpn (i know it exists because of that page, and also when the screen was added to scratch-www. the commits are public)


one possibility could be this being used for testing by the st

Last edited by CST1229 (Aug. 24, 2026 09:10:45)

bitmap_caketin
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

Apparently @abUser_ is supposed to work (Change a lowercase letter to capital. This link goes to @abuser_57)
gdfsgdfsgdfg
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

bitmap_caketin wrote:

Apparently @abUser_ is supposed to work (Change a lowercase letter to capital. This link goes to @abuser_57)
the page is case sensitive then
idk why it’s case sensitive but ok
CaptFrIEdshrimp
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

Is it okay if I move it to the bugs and glitches?
gdfsgdfsgdfg
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

CaptFrIEdshrimp wrote:

Is it okay if I move it to the bugs and glitches?
idk if it’s intentional or a BaG
1BellaPup
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

I’m pretty sure it’s intentional. It seems like a catalogue of different accounts where adding anything after the underscore shows vpn access only. abuser_1 this doesn’t work either along with anything you put after the underscore. Anything with “abuser_” is automatically vpn access only. But all caps aren’t vpn access only.. ABUSER_1

Last edited by 1BellaPup (Aug. 24, 2026 19:39:54)

Codingkid452
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

It's likely a page for users without admin access, hence the name “abuser” which may or may not stand for “admin blocked user” (this is just a guess though)
Scratch_Cat_Coder8
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

-nvm-

Last edited by Scratch_Cat_Coder8 (Aug. 25, 2026 03:23:43)

Blobfish_Industries
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

From what I've heard, the ST has a special VPN, and so some pages can only be accessed from that VPN. I think it's for blocking standard users from accessing those pages. Why isn't it password protected? idk. Probably more secure.
purplebunny63
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

Blobfish_Industries wrote:

From what I've heard, the ST has a special VPN, and so some pages can only be accessed from that VPN. I think it's for blocking standard users from accessing those pages. Why isn't it password protected? idk. Probably more secure.
Oh
Maximouse
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

1BellaPup wrote:

I’m pretty sure it’s intentional. It seems like a catalogue of different accounts where adding anything after the underscore shows vpn access only. abuser_1 this doesn’t work either along with anything you put after the underscore. Anything with “abuser_” is automatically vpn access only. But all caps aren’t vpn access only.. ABUSER_1
The weird thing is that it looks like anyone can register an account with such a name. For example, “abuser_72845” is apparently a valid username. But if someone made that account, their profile wouldn't be accessible.
1BellaPup
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give me a reason that when “abuser_” is put in a user sub-page redirects to the vpn page

Maximouse wrote:

1BellaPup wrote:

I’m pretty sure it’s intentional. It seems like a catalogue of different accounts where adding anything after the underscore shows vpn access only. abuser_1 this doesn’t work either along with anything you put after the underscore. Anything with “abuser_” is automatically vpn access only. But all caps aren’t vpn access only.. ABUSER_1
The weird thing is that it looks like anyone can register an account with such a name. For example, “abuser_72845” is apparently a valid username. But if someone made that account, their profile wouldn't be accessible.
That’s really weird…

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