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> Unfortunately, this is one of the most effective methods of discouraging wanton scraping. Maybe they could require you to add (and verify) a credit card and
by brandon272 7y ago
> Unfortunately, this is one of the most effective methods of discouraging wanton scraping.
Maybe they could require you to add (and verify) a credit card and then not charge it for fewer than 30 queries a month.
Of course, it's a solution that brings other problems, but it's one way of using payment systems to provide the service and keep it free for everyone but the scrapers.