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End of an era for me: no more self-hosted git
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A public git server that operated since 2011 has been discontinued due to overwhelming traffic from AI scrapers. The server owner has decided not to rebuild the server, citing a lack of interest in combating the scrapers.
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- Praise: Implementing filters that respond differently to AI bots could help mitigate abusive scraping practices, potentially improving the integrity of online platforms.
- Concern: The current scrapers attributed to AI appear to be poorly designed and abusive, raising concerns about their impact on data collection and user experience.
- Concern: There is skepticism about the effectiveness of AI-driven scrapers, suggesting they may not be sophisticated enough to handle basic error responses like 404s.