I was actually there because i was considering creating an account and wanted to check it out.

Then they pop one of those and lost me for ever!

    • cosmicrookie@lemmy.worldOP
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      4 months ago

      Bots can create accounts too. If it indeed was to prevent bots, they would just ask for a captcha test to continue browsing

    • Ech@lemm.ee
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      4 months ago

      Not sure how forced account creation would help with either of those. Both are only problems when they already have accounts.

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        4 months ago

        Not sure how forced account creation would help with either of those.

        Because in order to get an account, you have to pass tests designed to tell if you’re a bot.

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      If this sort of thing only popped up when posting comments, then sure. If it’s to VIEW the damn site, that will only affect actual people.