If you don't believe you should be using a proxy server: yuki.
And you could just share it between the people in that group.
Check your proxy settings or contact your network administrator to make sure the proxy server is working.
I doubt anyone will pay 150 to 500 bucks unless that person is stupid rich that they can afford to burn 500 bucks for what i would assume be not even anything near lewd since she always says she dont want to do dirty stuff.
If it is already listed as a program allowed to access the network, try removing it from the list and adding it again.
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Check any cables and reboot any routers, modems, or other network devices you may be using.
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