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How to stop "Lost? Our server sentries tell us you probably shoudn’t be here. Maybe you’re lost? If you’re sure this is the place you’re trying to go, please

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jimfarmer
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New Firefox gives that error message for some sites that I have accessed for a long time. Unable to get any explanation or details.

This is the complete err msg:

Lost?

Our server sentries tell us you probably shoudn’t be here. Maybe you’re lost?

If you’re sure this is the place you’re trying to go, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help. 

   ← Go Back       Support       Status       Twitter

Note: the "support" link does not work. The same err msg is repeated.

One site that produces that err msg is http://theextinctionprotocol.wordpress.com/ "WordPress.com - 403 Error" appears in the tab label.

Note: I can't contact the webmaster because Firefox won't let me go there.

New Firefox gives that error message for some sites that I have accessed for a long time. Unable to get any explanation or details. This is the complete err msg: ----------------------- Lost? Our server sentries tell us you probably shoudn’t be here. Maybe you’re lost? If you’re sure this is the place you’re trying to go, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help. ← Go Back Support Status Twitter -------------------------------- Note: the "support" link does not work. The same err msg is repeated. One site that produces that err msg is http://theextinctionprotocol.wordpress.com/ "WordPress.com - 403 Error" appears in the tab label. Note: I can't contact the webmaster because Firefox won't let me go there.

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FredMcD
FredMcD
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I used the link, and had no problem. Monster: Scientists find missing link in Yellowstone plumbing- supervolcano contains enough magma to fill the Grand Canyon

Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift>
(Mac Options) key, and then starting Firefox. Is the problem still there?

cor-el
cor-el
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Clear the cache and remove cookies only from websites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Firefox/Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Firefox/Tools > Options > Privacy > "Use custom settings for history" > Cookies: "Show Cookies"