Merge branch 'jt/clone-guess-remote-head-fix': The Battle Against AI Scraping

As you attempt to access this webpage, you may be met with a frustrating message that reads: "You are seeing this because the administrator of this website has set up Anubis to protect the server against the scourge of AI companies aggressively scraping websites." This is not an error on our part, but rather a necessary measure to safeguard our site from those who would seek to exploit it.

Anubis, the system in place, uses a Proof-of-Work scheme inspired by Hashcash, a proposed proof-of-work scheme designed to combat email spam. While this may seem like a minor inconvenience at an individual scale, when applied en masse, it significantly increases the cost of scraping for AI companies. This is a deliberate design choice, intended to discourage legitimate users while making it more difficult for malicious actors to exploit our site.

But why would Anubis be used in this way? The answer lies in its dual purpose: to create a "good enough" placeholder solution that allows developers to spend more time on fingerprinting and identifying headless browsers – AI-powered browsers that mimic the behavior of human users. By presenting users with the challenge proof-of-work page, we can gauge their legitimacy without having to display it to every user. It's a clever hack, really.

However, there is a catch: Anubis requires the use of modern JavaScript features that plugins like JShelter will disable. If you're using such plugins, please consider disabling them for this domain. Unfortunately, accessing our site will require you to enable JavaScript – a necessary evil in today's digital landscape.

It's worth noting that the current Anubis solution is still a work-in-progress, and a no-JS solution has yet to be found. AI companies have significantly altered the social contract around website hosting, making it essential for platforms like ours to employ measures like Anubis to protect against scraping.

So, what does this mean for you? It means that we're committed to safeguarding our site and resources, even if it requires some extra effort from our users. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter, and we hope that you'll continue to find value in the content we provide.