Firefox - macOS - reddit problems again

Seems a known and normal issue over at Reddit, with various theories and suggestions:

• https://www.reddit.com/r/bugs/comments/1mqj063/firefox_your_request_has_been_blocked_by_network/

• https://nerdschalk.com/how-to-fix-reddit-error-request-has-been-blocked-by-network-security-please-try-to-login-with-your-reddit-account/

• https://linustechtips.com/topic/1594100-reddit-youve-been-blocked-by-network-security/

• https://windowsreport.com/reddit-fix-your-request-has-been-blocked-due-to-network-policy-reddit/

And the cherry atop:

• https://www.reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/1mqmsv5/your_request_has_been_blocked_by_network_security/

TL;DR: Reddit being Reddit. Why? Only Reddit knows. What to do? Convince Reddit to fix this, or switch browsers.

larry666 wrote:

Yes, well 2nd time it's happened to me.

Also chasing in Firefox support …

Doing anything on the reddit site is an issue because in keeps blocking me …

Tried all the solution posted here and elsewhere - don't work, apart from old.reddit

I guess it's just a questioning of waiting - sorted itself out after 24 hours last time.

There are other fine social media platforms to choose from, and other fine browsers to choose from.

Reddit itself is really starting to repeat postings, too. bots? People? “The algorithm “? Or maybe I’ve been around too long.

Slightly more seriously, might also try Waterfox, if you want a Firefox-flavored browser, as maybe Reddit likes that one better?

It’s doubtful anyone around here has influence over Reddit IT and the prevalence of “Your request has been blocked by network security, too. Please try to login with your Reddit account.” errors over there.

Use the Reddit bug-reporting path: https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

Also see Reddit Help.

What extensions might you have in FF?

running any VPN or anti virus apps?

Firefox Support

+1 indeed.

Whatever the case may be, it's not a macOS problem.