i think when staff said "ip blocked" it means by the mac of the pcs/laptops and not about the internet ip. Also, all computes have different mac ip so u will able to do the run with ur wife/gf/bf/lover/dad/mom/sis/cousin/etc
When i say IP, i mean IP and not Mac Adress.
We used the same method in the past already.
Its unfortunate for you and your father DonSaudi but such measurements have to be taken in order to prevent abuse.