Gentoo user objects to LLM scraping tool in package repository

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-05-10 18:37

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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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…

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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

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