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You're seeing this page because the administrator of this website has taken proactive measures to protect their server from the threat of aggressive AI-powered web scraping.

Anubis, the system in place, is designed to deter these types of attacks. By implementing a Proof-of-Work scheme similar to Hashcash, Anubis aims to create an uneven playing field for scrapper bots versus legitimate users. At the individual level, the additional load may seem negligible, but when multiplied by mass scrapers, it becomes prohibitively expensive and difficult to overcome.

But what's driving this innovation? In short, Anubis is a "good enough" placeholder solution that allows developers to focus on more advanced methods for identifying headless browsers – those insidious bots masquerading as legitimate users. By implementing these solutions, the challenge-proof-of-work page can be made less accessible to malicious actors.

However, this comes with a catch: Anubis requires modern JavaScript features that certain plugins, such as JShelter, may disable. If you're using one of these plugins for this domain, you'll need to disable them or find an alternative solution. But be warned: Anubis necessitates the use of JavaScript to bypass the challenge.

This isn't a coincidence. The shift in the social contract around website hosting has led to this reality. AI companies have pushed the boundaries, and developers must adapt by implementing measures like Anubis to protect their servers from exploitation. The quest for a no-JS solution is ongoing, but for now, users will need to enable JavaScript to navigate these challenges.