what is this HTTP Error 403?

invincibleirish

i think this is the right board to ask this(feel free to move if otherwise)but what i want to ask is this,a site i go on to regularly(indymedia) is now showing me this message:


You are not authorized to view this page
You might not have permission to view this directory or page using the credentials you supplied.

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If you believe you should be able to view this directory or page, please try to contact the Web site by using any e-mail address or phone number that may be listed on the www.indymedia.ie home page.

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HTTP Error 403 - Forbidden
Internet Explorer

why is this?am i banned or something?

mneylon

It could be a configuration error, or they may have made it a 'members' only area or something.

If directory browsing is 'off' that can happen. For example:
http://www.blacknightsolutions.com/images/

will give you a 403

dahamsta

Nah, the whole site is borked blacknight.

Invincibleirish, the black helicopter must've landed!

adam

mneylon

Ah well .. I didn't get a chance to look at the site :P I just tried to explain the 403 error .. .. .. ..