**Start 2.52 Cycle: The First Batch**

As we welcome the start of the new cycle, a crucial step has been taken to safeguard our server against the scourge of aggressive AI companies scraping our websites. This effort has led us to implement a novel solution dubbed Anubis, designed to protect our digital haven from unwanted access.

Anubis is a pioneering attempt to combat the menace of AI-powered scrapers, which have been wreaking havoc on website security in recent times. By employing a Proof-of-Work scheme reminiscent of Hashcash, this innovative system creates an additional load for individual users but becomes prohibitively expensive for mass scrapers. This clever hack seeks to strike a balance between accessibility and security.

The underlying principle behind Anubis is that it provides a "good enough" placeholder solution, allowing us to divert resources from fingerprinting and identifying headless browsers (e.g., those utilizing font rendering) onto more pressing challenges. By doing so, we can ensure that legitimate users are not denied access to our website.

However, Anubis comes with its own set of requirements. It necessitates the use of modern JavaScript features, which certain plugins like JShelter may disable. To overcome this challenge, it is essential to disable such plugins for our domain. We kindly request that you take this step to ensure a seamless experience.

Our website is currently running Anubis version 1.21.3, and as a result, users must enable JavaScript to proceed. Unfortunately, this is an interim solution, as we continue to work on developing a no-JS alternative. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

By embracing Anubis and its requirements, we can work together to safeguard our online community against the threats of aggressive AI companies. Let us embark on this new cycle with confidence and security.