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First off sorry you didnt like the lil joke... and after thinking more on it... it cant be a temp file either. So that was a bad suggestion on my part.Hmmmm, .... well, a little research educated me about free web proxy addresses. So I grabbed a random US-based address/port and went to tools>options>connection>LAN Settings and put in the numbers. Lo & behold, I can bring that website up. I don't know why this works but do want to know how can I get things back to normal?
Since it worked when you used a proxy and hide your true IP/ISP, and the issue only came into play after the site was maliciously attacked; I think someone may be misinforming you of any blocks in place. It obviously isnt windows or browser specific, since it worked with the proxy.
What was the site URL for this social networking site??? Is it in another country? Perhaps more info regarding the site and the nature of the attack may prove helpful?
Next time you proxy to that site, use a visual IP tracer (or note the IP and trace it later) find your point of origin, that might be helpful to any real tech at your ISP. Problem is most times when you call an ISP's "tech support" you get some underpaid tool in another counrty. You need a tech at your local ISP's nearest office, I honestly cannot see how it could be a sw issue on your end!