numerous attempts to post (though the status section says "you may post") are blocked with
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*** Registration has been denied (anti spam), please contact the administrator: association@contao.org ***

subsequent mails to association@contao.org remain unanswered

Another attempt with a new registration ended with you have been banned / time when ban will be lifted: never

Activity log in my profile has 3 posts, i.e. no indication that my id had been misused.

How can I continue to use the forum, please?
How can I avoid such troubles in future?