I recently did a fresh install of Linux Mint, and I'm running into a strange issue where I can't load any adult websites on any of my browsers. I've tried Chrome, Brave, and Firefox, but they just keep loading without any error messages. Other websites work fine, so I suspect it might be related to a firewall setting. However, since I can access these sites on other devices using the same Wi-Fi, it seems like it might not be an ISP issue. Any suggestions on what's going wrong?
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Consider using a free VPN. Sometimes, regional restrictions can affect access to certain websites, and a VPN might help you bypass those limitations without any heavy lifting on your part.
Have you checked for DNS issues? I once had problems with not being able to load any Google sites due to a bad DNS configuration. I switched my DNS to 8.8.8.8, and it resolved the issues for me. You might want to try something similar.
If this issue happens on all devices, it could be a network-wide block instead of a specific device problem. Check your browser settings to see if anything is blocking those sites. Generally, Linux distros don't block adult content outright, so it’s definitely worth investigating. My setup works just fine for these sites.
Did you remember to turn off Safe Search? Sometimes, those settings can sneak under the radar and affect access in unexpected ways. Make sure that's disabled to get the full browsing experience.
You might want to try installing the 'goon' package. Just run `sudo apt install goon` in the terminal to see if that helps. Sometimes, specific packages can fix access issues on Linux distributions.
I think you might have missed adding the `/s` switch when running the command.
Make sure you properly format the command in your terminal!
Yes, I confirmed it works fine on other devices, and I had dual booted with Windows for a few days without issues on that OS.