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Gentoo user objects to LLM scraping tool in package repository

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A Gentoo Linux user is raising concerns about a proposed addition to the distribution's package repository: an LLM scraping tool. This tool is designed to bypass anti-scraping measures and potentially engage in DDoS attacks. While the user acknowledges it might not technically violate current rules, they express strong disapproval of its inclusion. AI

RANK_REASON User expresses personal opinion about a package addition, not a significant industry event.

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Gentoo user objects to LLM scraping tool in package repository

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    When someone wants to add an # LLM scraping tool into # Gentoo . Yes, the kind of shit that's designed to work around all the scraping protections, mask itself

    When someone wants to add an # LLM scraping tool into # Gentoo . Yes, the kind of shit that's designed to work around all the scraping protections, mask itself and DDoS Gentoo. I mean, technically I don't think that violates any rules but seriously… https:// bugs.gentoo.org/97449…

    LINKS bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi

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