Merge branch 'az/tighten-string-array-constness': Protecting Against Bot Scrapers

As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of digital security, websites are increasingly under threat from AI-powered bots designed to scrape and exploit resources. To combat this scourge, website administrators have resorted to implementing Anubis, a cutting-edge solution that seeks to balance security with accessibility.

Anubis is a Proof-of-Work scheme inspired by Hashcash, a proposed method for reducing email spam. On an individual scale, the additional load may seem negligible, but when used on mass by bot scrapers, it becomes a formidable deterrent. This hack essentially provides a "good enough" placeholder solution, allowing administrators to divert resources towards more sophisticated methods of fingerprinting and identifying headless browsers.

However, Anubis comes with some caveats. To access the challenge proof of work page, users must navigate through a series of hurdles that are increasingly difficult for legitimate visitors to overcome. This is where modern JavaScript features come into play – and it's here that plugins like JShelter pose a significant problem.

JShelter, among other similar plugins, disable modern JavaScript features, rendering the Anubis challenge inaccessible. To bypass this hurdle, users must enable JavaScript, but be warned: a no-JS solution is still a work-in-progress and not yet viable. The situation highlights how AI companies have reshaped the social contract around website hosting, prioritizing security over convenience.

Ultimately, the implementation of Anubis marks a shift towards more proactive measures in defending against bot scrapers. As we move forward, it will be crucial to strike a balance between accessibility and security – ensuring that legitimate users can access websites without undue obstacles or delays.