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Wiki operator decries abuse from aggressive web scrapers

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A wiki operator describes the challenges posed by aggressive web scrapers, which he likens to "clankers." These automated bots consume significant server resources and bandwidth, disrupting the normal functioning of his custom wiki sites. The operator highlights the need for better tools or protocols to manage and mitigate the impact of such scraping activities. AI

IMPACT This discusses the impact of automated systems, which can include AI-driven scrapers, on web infrastructure and content creators.

RANK_REASON The item is a personal blog post discussing a technical issue, not a formal announcement or research paper.

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Wiki operator decries abuse from aggressive web scrapers

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

    Scrapers vs Wikis: Person who runs a bunch of custom Wiki websites writes about abuse from scrapers https:// weirdgloop.org/blog/clankers # via :lobsters # robo

    Scrapers vs Wikis: Person who runs a bunch of custom Wiki websites writes about abuse from scrapers https:// weirdgloop.org/blog/clankers # via :lobsters # robotstxt # scraping # scaling # wiki # web # ai #+

    LINKS weirdgloop.org/…/clankers

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