Merge branch 'pw/midx-repack-overflow-fix': Understanding the Anubis Solution

As you're seeing this message, it's likely because the administrator of this website has implemented Anubis, a measure designed to protect the server against the growing threat of AI companies aggressively scraping websites.

Anubis is an innovative solution that employs a Proof-of-Work scheme, similar to Hashcash, a proposed method for reducing email spam. At its core, Anubis aims to create an uneven playing field between legitimate users and AI-powered scrapers. By making the additional load on individual scales negligible, but significantly expensive at mass scraper levels, Anubis deters malicious actors from overwhelming websites with excessive requests.

However, it's essential to note that Anubis is not a foolproof solution. Its primary objective is to provide a "good enough" placeholder until more time can be invested in fingerprinting and identifying headless browsers – the key to preventing legitimate users from being presented with the challenge proof of work page.

Unfortunately, Anubis requires the use of modern JavaScript features that certain plugins, such as JShelter, may disable. To overcome this hurdle, you'll need to disable these plugins or enable JavaScript on our domain. This is necessary because AI companies have redefined the social contract around website hosting, making a no-JS solution a work-in-progress.

While Anubis presents an interesting compromise between security and user experience, it's crucial to be aware of its limitations and potential impact on your browsing experience. We appreciate your understanding in this matter and encourage you to explore alternative solutions that prioritize both security and accessibility.