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Self-hosted websites face new challenges from bots and spam

Maintaining a self-hosted personal website has become increasingly difficult due to a surge in bot traffic and spam. The author notes that common issues like comment spam and email overload have escalated, making the experience less enjoyable. To address this, the author plans to implement measures such as routing traffic through Cloudflare and refining bot management strategies to reclaim the site's original appeal. AI

IMPACT Discusses challenges posed by AI bots to personal websites, suggesting a need for better bot management strategies.

RANK_REASON The article discusses personal experiences and challenges with maintaining a website, offering opinions and potential solutions rather than reporting on a new event or development.

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