If your friend uses a VPN, have them try switching endpoints. Otherwise they’re just going to have to wait.
this post was submitted on 02 Aug 2024
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Maybe clear the browser cache and try again?
Rate limits are implemented on the server side. Clearing cache / switching browsers likely won't make any impact.
Nice try but your friend's a robot aren't they? Skynet's not catching us napping.
If they have mobile data use that
If you make your proposed username "ILoveTheMods" wiith a selection of numbers after it, that bypasses the limit.
They're using Chrome
Stop using Chrome. Use Firefox.
Gotta wait it out comrade
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I'm terribly sorry. I had to make that joke.
I think I remember some bullshit like having to wait an hour because the first attempt's username was already taken.