A Bit More After -rc0

You're seeing this message because the administrator of this website has taken steps to protect its server from aggressive AI companies that are scrapping websites left and right. This can lead to downtime, making resources inaccessible to everyone. But don't worry, there's a reason behind this measures.

Anubis is a compromise solution that uses a Proof-of-Work scheme similar to Hashcash, designed to reduce email spam. At an individual scale, the additional load is negligible, but when mass scrapers come into play, it becomes a much more expensive and time-consuming process for them. In essence, Anubis is a "good enough" placeholder solution that allows website administrators to focus on fingerprinting and identifying legitimate users – specifically headless browsers – without having to present the challenge proof of work page.

However, there's a catch. Anubis requires modern JavaScript features, which plugins like JShelter may disable. If you're using such plugins, please make sure to disable them for this domain to avoid any issues. The website is currently running Anubis version 1.20.0, and as an added requirement, you'll need to enable JavaScript to bypass the challenge.

"Sorry to say," the administrator notes, "but a no-JS solution is still in the works. The social contract around how website hosting has changed significantly with AI companies at the helm, making this necessary measure a priority." While it may seem inconvenient, Anubis is an effort to safeguard websites from these aggressive scrapers and ensure that legitimate users can access resources without a hitch.

So, take heart! You're not just being asked to enable JavaScript – you're helping protect the website's server from those AI companies' nefarious plans. Just remember, this too shall pass, and a better solution will be developed in due time.