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# a9fc

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 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[YUZO] Multisite Problem – ‘Sorry, you are…’](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/multisite-problem-sorry-you-are/)
 *  Thread Starter [a9fc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/a9fc/)
 * (@a9fc)
 * [9 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/multisite-problem-sorry-you-are/#post-8291446)
 * got it, looking forward to it
 *   Forum: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/)
   
   In reply to: [WP ADMIN : Sorry, you are not allowed to access this page](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wp-admin-sorry-you-are-not-allowed-to-access-this-page/)
 *  [a9fc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/a9fc/)
 * (@a9fc)
 * [9 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wp-admin-sorry-you-are-not-allowed-to-access-this-page/#post-8274623)
 * just an fyi for multisiters.
 * I had a similar problem when I converted an existing wp installation to a multisite
   setup.
 * Reactivated all the required plugins, and got the same error msg.
 * Used James’ method to force a deactivate on all plugins, then reactivated them
   1 by 1 to find the culprit.
 * Had to apply the method again once the culprit is found, naturally.
 * saved me bacon lol, thanks James.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Wordfence Security - Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security] ?wordfence_logHuman=1&hid=A – is this a problem?](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordfence_loghuman1hida/)
 *  Thread Starter [a9fc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/a9fc/)
 * (@a9fc)
 * [9 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordfence_loghuman1hida/#post-7721549)
 * noted, thanks.
 * I added an exclusion to the code to allow this to pass through
 * `RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} !^wordfence_logHuman= [NC]`
 * hope this helps
 *   Forum: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/)
   
   In reply to: [Query String Exploit (?)](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/query-string-exploit/)
 *  Thread Starter [a9fc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/a9fc/)
 * (@a9fc)
 * [10 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/query-string-exploit/#post-7551428)
 * I see, apologies for my ignorance, thanks for your patience.
 * Btw, the problem I have is [here](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/visual-editor-visual-tab-not-working-query-string-adjustment-required?replies=1).
   If you have the time and you’re familiar with the issue, could you point me in
   the right direction?
 * If not, then it’s ok, and again, thx for your time =)
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[BBQ Firewall - Fast & Powerful Firewall Security] Blocking Query String spam](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/blocking-query-string-spam/)
 *  Thread Starter [a9fc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/a9fc/)
 * (@a9fc)
 * [10 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/blocking-query-string-spam/#post-7541699)
 * I was reading another post and I probably misunderstood or miused the word scripts
   lol
 * I’m assuming this can be used to block those incoming spam links?
 *   Forum: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/)
   
   In reply to: [Hacked recovery – Spam Redirects](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hacked-recovery-spam-redirects/)
 *  Thread Starter [a9fc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/a9fc/)
 * (@a9fc)
 * [10 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hacked-recovery-spam-redirects/#post-7398863)
 * ok
 * for those of you who stumbled in here:
 * If you’re getting hit by spam links with /? (start of a ‘query string’) in them,
   like zyx.com/?spam-bull-rubbish/, they’ll automatically redirect to your main
   page, even though you’ve cleaned your site and the hacked content no longer exist.
   Something to do with settings permalinks to using titles I think.
 * So I’ve been advised to use .htaccess to prevent that from happening. I’ve got
   2 codes with pros and cons. They both work by throwing the incoming spam links
   as a 404, as it should be. Note, in my case, it shows my servers 404, not my 
   theme’s. Put them at the top of your .htaccess file.
 * This is the first one:
 *     ```
       # Start query string abuse protection
       RewriteEngine on
       RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} .
       RewriteRule ^/?$ - [L,R=404]
       # End
       ```
   
 * The problem with this is that post and page previews will also go to a 404. That,
   and some other things might not work. A dropdown menu in a theme I use stopped
   working.
 * The 2nd code:
 *     ```
       # Start query string abuse protection
       <IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
       RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^[\-/A-Z0-9]+$ [NC]
       RewriteRule (.*) - [R=404]
       </IfModule>
       # End
       ```
   
 * This one allows page/post previews. Forgot to check if the dropdown menus will
   work. The problem with this one is that wordpress’ visual editor will stop working.
 * So yea, that’s all I have for now. Still looking for a more permanent solution.
 *   Forum: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/)
   
   In reply to: [Visual Editor – Visual Tab Not Working](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/visual-editor-visual-tab-not-working/)
 *  Thread Starter [a9fc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/a9fc/)
 * (@a9fc)
 * [10 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/visual-editor-visual-tab-not-working/#post-7440327)
 * Figured a problem. It was a .htaccess command that I’m using to deflect incoming
   query string based spam.
 * created [another post](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/visual-editor-visual-tab-not-working-query-string-adjustment-required?replies=1)
   for that, thanks esmi.
 *   Forum: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/)
   
   In reply to: [Hacked recovery – Spam Redirects](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hacked-recovery-spam-redirects/)
 *  Thread Starter [a9fc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/a9fc/)
 * (@a9fc)
 * [10 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hacked-recovery-spam-redirects/#post-7398861)
 * No, that’s not how it was set up.
 * Anyway it’s ok, I had help with this already, thanks for your time though.
 *   Forum: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/)
   
   In reply to: [Hacked recovery – Spam Redirects](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hacked-recovery-spam-redirects/)
 *  Thread Starter [a9fc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/a9fc/)
 * (@a9fc)
 * [10 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hacked-recovery-spam-redirects/#post-7398859)
 * incoming links were query string links (zyx.com/?spam-bull-rubbish/), so they’d
   automatically go to the homepage if the links don’t exist.
 *   Forum: [Networking WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/multisite/)
   
   In reply to: [Advise for multiple domains, each with subdomains,](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/advise-for-multiple-domains-each-with-subdomains/)
 *  Thread Starter [a9fc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/a9fc/)
 * (@a9fc)
 * [10 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/advise-for-multiple-domains-each-with-subdomains/#post-7350842)
 * I see,
 * I believe we’re all gonna have to move to https going forward, so could you kindly
   elaborate a bit about those complexities?
 * so just to confirm again, with folders, I can still map to specific domains/subdomains?
   could you also talk a little bit about the increased flexibility from using folders?
 * if that’s that case, why would anyone use subdomains as the underlying structure?
   I’ve read the before you start guide and I can’t seem to pull out the pros and
   cons of using either from there
 * thanks for your patience =)
 *   Forum: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/)
   
   In reply to: [Hacked, paid cleaning, incoming spam traffic question](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hacked-paid-cleaning-incoming-spam-traffic-question/)
 *  Thread Starter [a9fc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/a9fc/)
 * (@a9fc)
 * [10 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hacked-paid-cleaning-incoming-spam-traffic-question/#post-7362020)
 * example fourhourbodysupplies.com/?Vintage-Gitars/
 * I understand the spike, my concern is more about my own site. Why is it still
   displaying the main page even though the above link shouldn’t exist?
 * something to do with the ‘?’ ?
 *   Forum: [Networking WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/multisite/)
   
   In reply to: [2nd Site with Multiple Sub Domains](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/2nd-site-with-multiple-sub-domains/)
 *  Thread Starter [a9fc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/a9fc/)
 * (@a9fc)
 * [10 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/2nd-site-with-multiple-sub-domains/#post-7323986)
 * admins, if you see this, kindly delete the thread please. I’ve adjusted my plan
   and asked new questions, and created a new thread accordingly
 *   Forum: [Networking WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/multisite/)
   
   In reply to: [2nd Site with Multiple Sub Domains](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/2nd-site-with-multiple-sub-domains/)
 *  Thread Starter [a9fc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/a9fc/)
 * (@a9fc)
 * [10 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/2nd-site-with-multiple-sub-domains/#post-7323726)
 * Also, are there inherent advantages between folder/subdomain options?
 *   Forum: [Networking WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/multisite/)
   
   In reply to: [Multi Site and Domain Mapping](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/multi-site-and-domain-mapping/)
 *  [a9fc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/a9fc/)
 * (@a9fc)
 * [10 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/multi-site-and-domain-mapping/#post-6940489)
 * I’ve got 3 sites I’d like to consolidate into 1 wordpress installation and I’m
   looking at the ‘www’ thing too.
 * I’d rather keep it of course, but what risks are involved in leaving it on?
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Youtube Channel Gallery] Widget Display Problem](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/widget-display-problem-2/)
 *  Thread Starter [a9fc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/a9fc/)
 * (@a9fc)
 * [10 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/widget-display-problem-2/#post-6297763)
 * sorry, the page where the plugin is working is the main page [here](http://www.theaaronloy.com)

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