The Fourth Batch: Protecting Our Server from Rogue Bots

As we strive to provide an optimal experience for our users, we've been forced to implement a new security measure to safeguard our server against the relentless onslaught of AI-powered bots. This batch marks an important milestone in our journey to stay ahead of these malicious actors.

To prevent these rogue bots from scraping our website and devouring our resources, we've set up Anubis – a cutting-edge system designed to dissuade unwanted traffic without completely blocking legitimate users.

How Anubis Works

Anubis uses a Proof-of-Work scheme inspired by Hashcash, a concept initially proposed to combat email spam. The idea is simple yet effective: at the individual scale, the additional load is negligible, but when mass scrapers come into play, it becomes prohibitively expensive for them to continue their malicious activities.

Think of Anubis as a digital 'speed bump' that raises the bar for bots to clear. While it may seem like an inconvenience for legitimate users, its impact on AI-powered scrapers is significantly more pronounced. By making it harder for these machines to scrape our website, we're taking a crucial step towards protecting our resources and maintaining a seamless experience for those who truly need them.

Limitations and Requirements

While Anubis is an innovative solution, it's not without its limitations. To ensure that this system works effectively, we require users to enable JavaScript on their devices. This may seem like a hassle, but it's essential for our current setup.

"JShelter" and similar plugins will unfortunately disable the necessary modern JavaScript features required for Anubis to function properly. As such, users are asked to disable these plugins or take alternative measures to ensure compatibility.

The Future of No-JS Solutions

We understand that some users may be concerned about having to use JavaScript, and we acknowledge the need for a no-JS solution in the future. However, given the current state of website hosting and AI-powered scraping, this remains a work-in-progress.

For now, we urge all users to ensure their devices are equipped with modern JavaScript capabilities and that JShelter or similar plugins are disabled on our domain. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to exploring new solutions as we continue to evolve and improve.