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Mastodon user tells DuckDuckGo crawler to stop

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A Mastodon user expressed frustration with the DuckDuckGo search engine's crawler, stating that if it receives multiple error codes (403, 50, 100, 200x) in a single day, it should cease crawling. The user emphasized that repeated attempts will not change the outcome and are merely polluting their logs. AI

RANK_REASON User complaint about a search engine crawler, not a significant industry event.

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Mastodon user tells DuckDuckGo crawler to stop

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Dear DuckDuckGo; If your crawler gets served a 403, 50, 100, or even 200x in a day. LEAVE. How fucking more do you have to be told "NO!". Sincerely, ramping up

    Dear DuckDuckGo; If your crawler gets served a 403, 50, 100, or even 200x in a day. LEAVE. How fucking more do you have to be told "NO!". Sincerely, ramping up your hits each day does not mean the door may eventually open, or that it opens more. It means, succinctly, 'GO FUCK YOU…

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