This is for you guys who have been unfortunately locked out from MSP. Anyway, I've decided to show you how silly some of these lock messages and why the mods should really forgive and forget. I'll be covering a range of blocks and telling you what they are, how you got locked and how to get unlocked.
1. IP BANS
what on earth are these locks?
These locks are permanent if you don't want to contact MSP, but even if you do sometimes they still won't unlock it! It says that your computer has been locked out, and if you installed the app on your phone in the same place with the locked computer, the app will be locked, too. How MSP do these bans is by obtaining your IP Address (Internet Protocol Address) which are a bit like fingerprints, they are all different ,every computer/laptop/phone, in fact anything that's trying to access the internet has an IP Address. MSP can take one IP Address and tell (or program) its servers to block it until the Support Team have any new information about the block.
So, HOW DID I GET LOCKED OUT?
On the message, it does not actually say why you have been locked out, but just provides you with a lock number which should be very helpful if you ever want to get back in the game. There is a lock number for every computer that has ever been blocked on MSP, and, if you want to contact them about the lock, you will need to state the lock number. Also, it says that you have violated the Rules in the Terms and Conditions, but, if you haven't the foggiest about what you've done, just go straight to contacting them.
HOW DO I UNLOCK MYSELF?
Do what it says on the message and contact [email protected] and give them your lock number. If you really don't know why you were blocked, just send them an email saying:
Hi, I'm (insert username) from the (insert country) MSP. I was locked out and was provided with this lock number: (insert lock number). I have no idea why I was blocked so please can you tell me so I can then tell you if the lock was mistaken.
Best Regards,
(insert your Moviestar's nickname)
If you do know why you got locked, but it wasn't you, just again provide the lock number and why.
If you were locked and you still know why and it was violating the Terms and Conditions, there's nothing you can do really, but you could find another computer.
Hi, I'm (insert username) from the (insert country) MSP. I was locked out and was provided with this lock number: (insert lock number). I have no idea why I was blocked so please can you tell me so I can then tell you if the lock was mistaken.
Best Regards,
(insert your Moviestar's nickname)
If you do know why you got locked, but it wasn't you, just again provide the lock number and why.
If you were locked and you still know why and it was violating the Terms and Conditions, there's nothing you can do really, but you could find another computer.
This is what happens when you try to create a new user when you are currently caught up in an IP block. There's no way you can win if they say no to unlocking it.
There used to be another way to unlock it via the app, but from where I and like, 50 other YouTube commenters, it doesn't work any more.
There used to be another way to unlock it via the app, but from where I and like, 50 other YouTube commenters, it doesn't work any more.
2. permanent LOCKS
WHAT ON EARTH ARE THESE LOCKS?
These are permanent bans from MSP. They will NOT give you a second chance on that account, whether you were VIP or not, Level 100 or not. Mainly these locks are for extreme behaviour.
SO, HOW DID I GET LOCKED OUT?
As I said above, permanent bans are mostly for extreme behaviour and there is no block number and the username would no longer exist on MSP's servers so they wouldn't recognize it if you tried to contact them about it.
HOW DO I UNLOCK MYSELF?
Unfortunately, you don't. It's permanent. You can still create another account, but you can never go on the blocked account again.
3. TIME BANS
what on earth are these locks?
These locks are called time locks. They sometimes provide you with the reason why you are locked if you can log back on within the next to months, as seen in the bottom example. With the top picture, it doesn't tell you why you got locked out as 99998 days is equivalent to 1368.94916 years, so they wouldn't give a reason as you wouldn't be alive.
so, how did i get locked?
As before, if the block is reasonable, it will state a reason and you, when you get back on to your account, have to not do, other wise you will get locked out forever.
how do i unlock myself?
Just sit and wait it out, if it's a week, it's hardly anything to be worried about, after it's done you can just log on and carry on as usual. If it's like the top example, just admit defeat as you're never going to see your account again.
4. warnings
what on earth are these locks?
Nothing to be worried about. You'll be allowed to log on, but when you try to send a message/chat or write a status update, it will say that you can't for the next five minutes, but if you do whatever the reason is again, you will be locked out permanently.
so, how did i get locked?
It will state why and if you don't want to be permanently blocked, don't do it again.
how do i unlock myself?
It's not exactly hard to click a button that says: Yes, I will follow the rules and wait for five minutes!
So, I've given you all the info you need to know about bans, blocks and locks!
Smartie
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Smartie
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