Hello the great OC community ,
I really need some help about Skype restriction .
I got like 6 skype restricted since last year without any specific reasons, including old skypes and new ones .
I've contacted skype support many times and all they could tell is :
" we have detected activities which are contrary to Skype's Terms and Conditions. As a result, your account will remain restricted."'
They never say why it's restricted and they just kept telling you to create new ones.
Which I did ,but in the end , they all got restricted not long after .
I have been using skype since 2010 without issues.And like most OCers here I only use skype to send/receive instant messages.
I never spammed or scammed anyone . I never added people first and I just answer questions ..
I really don't think I've violated any of their ToU.
The "unusual activities" I can think of is that:
1. I don't always use the same device or IP to log skype because I don't work at the same place.
2. I sometimes use VPN to connect because it's more smooth to visit some websites .
3. I connect more than one skype account on one device sometimes because it's easier to organize contacts.
4. I used different emails and names to register after they restricted my account since I don't want them to be related .
Could these be the reasons that caused the restriction ? Because I don't see it in their Terms of Use .
If not then what can you come up with ? I asked this before in the ShoutBawx and Smitten told me it could be of abuse reporting from people .
I think that's possible, but still confused because I don't see a lot of people added me and deleted me ..since you need to delete/block the person before you can report ,right ? Even if it's reason , shouldn't skype investigate before they actually take actions ?
And how can I prevent people from abuse reporting since you can't tell from their names and you don't know who would report you ..
I am really clueless and helpless ..I can't get my old skype back and my new skypes keep getting restricted . I lost almost all my contacts this way and my business is dying .I spent so many time ( and CoreCoins ) to collect them and I don't deserve this =( .
I am not expecting to get my accounts back or anything . Just need some suggestions to keep this from happening again .
Any information will be appreciated , thanks in advance =) .
Regards