Mastodon user decries AI scraper blocks requiring JavaScript

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-05-16 07:10

A Mastodon user expressed frustration with websites that block access to content unless JavaScript is enabled, citing it as a measure against AI scrapers. The user argued that requiring JavaScript is akin to executing arbitrary, untrusted code, which poses security risks and creates an impasse for users who prioritize privacy and security. AI

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So going to a website I get the message: "AI scrapers break the web, to use this page you'll need JavaScript enabled." I get what you are trying to do, but ther

So going to a website I get the message: "AI scrapers break the web, to use this page you'll need JavaScript enabled." I get what you are trying to do, but there must be a better way to do this, because it could be just as accurate to say: "Data can be scraped, to see the data yo…

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So going to a website I get the message: "AI scrapers break the web, to use this page you'll need JavaScript enabled." I get what you are trying to do, but ther

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