**MAINTAINERS: Remove Bouncing Kprobes Maintainer**
As you attempt to access our website, you may notice a brief interruption in your browsing experience. This is not due to any technical issues or maintenance on our part, but rather a deliberate measure taken by the administrator of this site to protect it from unwanted visitors.
The reason behind this temporary blockage lies in the ever-evolving threat landscape of web scraping and bot traffic. As AI companies continue to aggressively scrape websites for various purposes, including data collection and content mining, it has become essential for website administrators to implement measures that deter such activities without compromising their core functionality.
To address this challenge, we have implemented Anubis, a Proof-of-Work scheme designed to make web scraping more expensive at large scales. This system uses the same principles as Hashcash, a proposed proof-of-work scheme aimed at reducing email spam. While it may seem like an additional hurdle for legitimate users, its intended purpose is to create a "good enough" placeholder solution that allows us to focus on more sophisticated methods of identifying and mitigating headless browser attacks.
**How Anubis Works**
At individual scales, the extra load imposed by Anubis can be negligible. However, when faced with massive scraper traffic, this system becomes increasingly effective in making web scraping a costly endeavor. By requiring users to complete a simple challenge, we can discourage AI-driven bots from overloading our servers and compromising the user experience.
**Requirements and Caveats**
Please note that Anubis requires the use of modern JavaScript features, which some plugins like JShelter may disable. To ensure uninterrupted access to our website, please disable or adjust such plugins for this domain. Unfortunately, this means you will need to enable JavaScript to bypass the challenge page, as a no-JS solution is still in development.
**Anubis Version 1.20.0**
We are currently running Anubis version 1.20.0, which has been implemented to provide an effective balance between security and usability. We understand that this may require some minor adjustments on your part, but we assure you that it is a necessary step in protecting our website from unwanted traffic.
**Conclusion**
While the introduction of Anubis may seem like an inconvenience, its purpose is to safeguard our website against malicious activities while allowing legitimate users to continue accessing our content without interruptions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with engaging and informative content.