retrokev 1 Posted August 24, 2012 When I was trying to initially register, I was unable to use "gmail" for my email address. I used my Hotmail account, but I would prefer to use my Gmail. After registering, I tried changing my email to my Gmail email account, but IPB said it was already taken. Could I have possibly registered here at some point in the distant past? I'm not sure. I do not remember if i did or not. I mean, I suppose I could have, but if I did, it would have been at least five or so years ago. When I try changing my address in my profile, to my Gmail address, I receive this error: "That email address is already in use." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E-Day 5,326 Posted August 24, 2012 Gmail addresses are blocked from being used here because of the amount of spammers that used gmail accounts to come in here and post crap. The new forum software is supposed to be better at curtailing the idiot spammers, so we might be able to lift the ban on gmail and see how it goes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillyman 2,213 Posted August 24, 2012 I will lift it and see how we do..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrokev 1 Posted August 24, 2012 I would highly suggest using this hook/ application: (JG32 / JG33) Forum Spammer IP & Email Check I've been using that for my own IPB board and I've had zero spammers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillyman 2,213 Posted August 24, 2012 Its be unblocked, it should be fine now. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrokev 1 Posted August 24, 2012 Its be unblocked, it should be fine now. It works and I have updated my email address. Thanks very much. Phillyman! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
