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Originally Posted by Debaser
So a machine browses links posted in a rape forum, then tries to download them with no human help.
That’s pretty mad shit lol
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Not exactly. Computers really aren't known for having a penchant for porn. However, a person could use a download manager to automate the downloading of files and I'm assuming that's what RS is trying to prevent free users from doing and so that's the reason for the CAPTCHA on the free downloads.
It's analogous to the way a spam bot works. A person sets up the bot, but then, the bots goes off on it's own and trolls the net looking for places to post spam. That's the reason you'll see a post here that says something like, hey guys, great site! Followed by 20 links to sites that aren't even vaguely related to rape fantasy.
That's also the reason that most forums, including this one, now use CAPTCHA on registration. The trick with CAPTCHA though is to have an image that's complicated enough that a bot can't figure out, but simple enough that a person can still read it. That's what RS is trying for with their cats.