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Re:Avoiding bot detection: How to scrape the web without get... by IceWreck on Sunday October 31, 2021 @06:11PM (#29060942)
Half of the short-links to cutt.ly aren't working. Why use short links in markdown ?
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Re:Avoiding bot detection: How to scrape the web without get... by yamakadi on Sunday October 31, 2021 @06:19PM (#29061023)
It’s most likely for tracking clicks. Better to just search for the company names instead of clicking on the links in case they lead to unexpected places.
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Re:Avoiding bot detection: How to scrape the web without get... by ev1 on Sunday October 31, 2021 @07:24PM (#29061454)
It's hidden affiliate spam without disclosure.
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