"DDoS protection by cloudflare"

[IC_]

Why did GBAtemp suddenly get blocked by some dumb "DDoS protection by Cloudflare"? It just keeps reloading the page and never goes to the actual website, I had to temporarily log in using a private window in Chromium. That dumb thing has never worked in Firefox browsers for me.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Why did GBAtemp suddenly get blocked by some dumb "DDoS protection by Cloudflare"? It just keeps reloading the page and never goes to the actual website, I had to temporarily log in using a private window in Chromium. That dumb thing has never worked in Firefox browsers for me.

Do you have NoScript by any chance? That can mess with stuff like this.

 

[IC_]

You sound like me: I was anti-cloudflare... until I started using it.
Now, I find it absolutely incredible and it's unbelievably affordable for the services it renders.
We have a higher-tier plan so we have SLA, they have uptime requirements, so that downtimes caused by them are not an issue overall.

Well, there's a simple reason why I dislike them: I don't think it's a good thing that one company controls such a big part of the internet. And the fact that they have been blocking me on some websites for years just because I don't use a web browser that most people use definitely leaves a negative impression on me.

Do you have NoScript by any chance? That can mess with stuff like this.

I don't, the only add-ons I have that heavily mess with requests are uBlock origin with a lot of custom rules and Smart HTTPS.

 

[Sono]

For those still seeking solution for this:

This is a problem with Cloudflare's implementation where it confuses Firefox into infinitely refreshing the page. I have no idea why other browsers are immune to this though.

There is an option in Firefox (which seems to have been removed form the UI over the years) where you can disable auto-redirect and show a popup where you can explicitly confirm the redirect.

The reason disabling auto-redirect works around this problem is because it breaks the automatic refresh loop, letting the Cloudflare Javascript to complete, which then can use Javascript redirect to reload the page properly.

The setting to change in about:config is accessibility.blockautorefresh, and setting it to true blocks some forms of automatic redirect.
In my opinion letting this option enabled is great for users and developers alike, as not only can it help diagnose redirect problems for the developer, but also blocks some forms of crapware ad redirects, so you can close the tab before it were to redirect you to C**t Wars for example.

 

[Sono]

Just as a heads-up, Firefox for Android (and most likely any other non-PC platforms capable of running Firefox) lacks the above mentioned setting (and adding it manually also has no effect), so with Cloudflare re-enabled, the site is now inaccessible from Firefox for non-PC devices, and experiences the same reload loop as it does on desktop.

Both Cloudflare and Firefox are pointing fingers at eachother, so this will most likely be always an issue until Firefox fully turns into an inferior Chrome clone at last.

 

[Hayato213]

I don't mind the cloudfire if it helps keep the site up, the site being going down the last two days.

 

[AsPika2219]

Look likes OK for me for today! But yesterday was stupid cloudfire which failed loading this forum, just stuck or loop....

 

[Nikokaro]

This is a problem with Cloudflare's implementation where it confuses Firefox into infinitely refreshing the page. I have no idea why other browsers are immune to this though.

Instead, they aren't. On Android Chrome the same thing happens. After numerous attempts, yesterday and today Cloudflare only let me in after 10+ minutes of checking the browser!!! I repeat: more than ten minutes!!!

Trying with the simple Android Web Browser it stays stuck in an endless loop.
You who know about this topic, and are a developer, do you have any alternative solutions?
Thanks for the possible answer.

 

[Sono]

Instead, they aren't. On Android Chrome the same thing happens. After numerous attempts, yesterday and today Cloudflare only let me in after 10+ minutes of checking the browser!!! I repeat: more than ten minutes!!!

Trying with the simple Android Web Browser it stays stuck in an endless loop.
You who know about this topic, and are a developer, do you have any alternative solutions?
Thanks for the possible answer.

I mentioned here that it's broken on Firefox for Android as well.

Lucky for you, I waited almost an hour, and nothing

I did try debugging it, and I came to a conclusion, but I don't remember anymore, as it was 3months ago.

 

[Nikokaro]

mentioned here that it's broken on Firefox for Android as well

I have written CHROME; of Firefox I had already read, and in fact I have quoted you. Read better...

I would like to point out that the Cloudflare check doesn't happen just once, as it has been wrongly said, but every time you turn off your phone or deactivate the data (internet) line, and then reactivate it.

Whether I will be able to re-enter this site tomorrow, and when, remains an unknown. It seems my fate here will depend on cruel and senseless chance...hehehe [sigh].

 

[JuanMena]

I'm having the same Cloudfire screen with Chrome in my laptop.
I'm having the same Cloudfire screen with Opera in my phone.

But I'm still able to browse the TEMP, so that's cool

Spoiler: Not gonna lie

I honestly thought mods had enough with my shit and that it was a measure to prevent me from signing in. Ima taking too much credit, but I've got suspended/unable to reply in Reddit twice now... Now I realize how special (and tolerant) the TEMP is with us, and that makes me happy

 

[Exidous]

So if I'm understanding this thread correctly, "regular" cloudflare worked before for most people. This site is now using some kind of upgraded version of Cloudflare. This version does not work with all browsers, and instead presents a continuously reloading cloudflare page whenever you try to access gbatemp.

For my part:

The site currently works in: updated and fully googleified chrome (ick)

Doesn't work in: Chromium, Epic

EDIT: also doesn't work in android chrome for me.

This is probably cloudflare's fault for not supporting browsers that aren't bent over and asking to be served with ads/spyware. But this site needs to think about what services it uses, especially given the amount of privacy minded folks around here. If cloudflare is doing Google's bidding it's not a good partner.

 

[ghjfdtg]

On Firefox for Android i got it to work but it's hit and miss. Certainly takes longer than 5 seconds... On desktop Firefox it works fine.

I think this type of Cloudflare "protection" is way too agressive and potentially locks out users. Would disable this as soon as possible.

 

[Nikokaro]

Using Android Chrome, a few minutes ago I re-entered this site with no problems, after turning off the internet for an hour and then turning it back on. The Cloudflare page was not present. Has it perhaps been permanently deactivated? If not, it's inexplicable.

Over an hour ago, doing the same thing, Cloudflare had taken the usual 10+ minutes to get me in here.

The mysteries follow one after another.
And (virtual) life gets interesting... hehehe.

 

[Deleted member 514389]

It's a new system we're trialling to help prevent the random server drop outs we've been experiencing lately.

It's totally normal and is employed on a wide range of other sites. You should only see it very rarely.

I sure hope that's the case... (Cause I've seen it quite often...)

, as this kind of stuff makes this site feel super cheap...
Kinda like those "one shot - no purpose" sites...

 

[shaunj66]

Just to reconfirm yes, this is a temporary measure while we combat certain external issues. I'm sure you've noticed how slow the site can be lately. This extra level of protection at least makes the site usable but we are certainly aware of the issues it causes for some users.

We are working on it...

 

[KleinesSinchen]

Just to reconfirm yes, this is a temporary measure while we combat certain external issues. I'm sure you've noticed how slow the site can be lately. This extra level of protection at least makes the site usable but we are certainly aware of the issues it causes for some users.

We are working on it...

The 3DS browser doesn't pass the Cloudflare check! Hihi.

Serious comment: Good luck in solving the problems. I guess nobody likes things like this potentially problematic browser check, but if the other option is the site going extremely slow or even down the choice is obvious. At least it didn't make me click on pictures of busses, storefronts, crosswalks or whatever.

Edit:
No problem here with desktop Firefox. Only takes seconds.

 

[AmandaRose]

Just to reconfirm yes, this is a temporary measure while we combat certain external issues. I'm sure you've noticed how slow the site can be lately. This extra level of protection at least makes the site usable but we are certainly aware of the issues it causes for some users.

We are working on it...

Not sure if this is the same issue as others have reported but on Samsung Internet Browser I get the cloudflare screen then this message pops up.

I have to hit reload about twenty times before the site loads

 

[Alexander1970]

It works better now.

 

[AmandaRose]

It works better now.

Not for me it gets worse every time I try access the site lol.

 

[godreborn]

Had issues a day or two ago. Thought it might be my router, because the entire internet died on me until I turned it off, then back on. Been working fine and fast ever since.