Why can't I access CNET websites?

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Hi. I'm trying to figure out why I can't access some of my favorite websites anymore, particularly GameFAQs.com.

The last time I was able to access these sites (which I think are all owned by CNET) was New Year's Eve. Since then, whenever I try to visit one of them, I get an error like "the connection was interrupted" or "cannot find servers." However, all other sites are working fine...

Is this a regional server issue or what? Is there anything I can do to fix it? Thanks for any help.
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I tried using those opendns settings on my pc (which is running xp), but it didn't work.

Could it be a local server issue or a problem with my ISP?
 
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You may have been IP banned if you have been banned from gamefaqs prior to this but a browser and/or DNS problem is not out of the question.
 
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Probably issue with your ISP. Call them up. I was unable to connect to wordpress.com for about a week and called the ISP and they said they were having issues on their side.
 

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