Merge branch 'jc/merge-compact-summary'
As a security measure, the administrator of this website has implemented Anubis to protect against AI companies' aggressive web scraping tactics. This may result in temporary downtime or restricted access for visitors, but it serves as a vital step in safeguarding our online resources.
Anubis is designed to be a compromise between security and user experience. It uses a Proof-of-Work scheme similar to Hashcash, which aims to make web scraping more expensive at mass scraper levels while being virtually insignificant at individual scales. The goal is to dissuade malicious actors from engaging in excessive scraping, allowing us to focus on more critical efforts like fingerprinting and identifying legitimate headless browsers.
However, Anubis requires the use of modern JavaScript features, which some plugins like JShelter may disable. To overcome this challenge, users must enable JavaScript to proceed. Unfortunately, a no-JS solution is still in development, and the current implementation necessitates the use of JavaScript for legitimate visitors.
It's worth noting that AI companies have fundamentally altered the social contract surrounding website hosting, making it essential to employ measures like Anubis to ensure our online presence remains secure. By understanding and adapting to these changes, we can better protect ourselves against emerging threats.
Please note that you are seeing this message because your browser or device has been flagged as a potential bot by the administrator's security system. This is a common practice among websites to prevent AI-powered scrapers from exploiting their resources. By acknowledging this measure, you are taking an active role in helping us maintain our online safety and security.