[therepower]

hi,
i randomly get this message while going through boards/topics

"I'm sorry, but you are banned. You may not post, read threads, or access the forum. Please contact your forum administrator should you have any questions."

what's the cause for this?

[FryPan]

hi,
i randomly get this message while going through boards/topics

"I'm sorry, but you are banned. You may not post, read threads, or access the forum. Please contact your forum administrator should you have any questions."

what's the cause for this?

When you aren't reputated enough / upgraded to browse or post there.

[Biggy]

Are you using some sort of proxy / VPN? You may be connecting with a VPN that is banned from HF, hence the message.

[illuminati▲]

When you aren't reputated enough / upgraded to browse or post there.

No.
You're not even close.

@OP This is usually caused if you're using a VPN &/or proxy.

[Elitas]

When you aren't reputated enough / upgraded to browse or post there.

That's a no permission error, doesn't say that you're banned.
Likely caused by a VPN/Proxy as metioned above.