"AI" corporations aren't just "scraping" the fediverse. They are DDOSing independent websites all over the internet. Blocking and hampering their scrapers is of

"AI" corporations aren't just "scraping" the fediverse. They are DDOSing independent websites all over the internet. Blocking and hampering their scrapers is often the best and only solution for some small indie sites to remain financially viable. These companies are destroying the commons. Even Hacker News users report being affected: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43397361 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43397361 There are countless examples of "AI" DDOSing of independent websites if you care to search for them. Note: I do not endorse the linked blogger