Scrape like the big boys

Re:Scrape like the big boys by zivkovicp on Friday November 05, 2021 @11:02AM (#29120260)

I agree 100%, but it is a fact of life, and sometimes it's better to just minimize the fuzz and focus on the things that matter.

Your argument is perfectly valid and applies to offline activities as well (what stops a competitor from walking through the aisles of a Walmart or Costco?), but this is a battle that can't be won, there are too many parasitic actors. It is human nature.

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Re:Scrape like the big boys by ushtaritk421 on Friday November 05, 2021 @08:09PM (#29126075)

Understanding your competitor's pricing is not "parasitic", it's research. Every company I've ever worked for that sells something online scrapes their competitors in some way (whether with bots or with interns).

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Re:Scrape like the big boys by TheCoelacanth on Friday November 05, 2021 @09:41PM (#29126754)

I would say it's the opposite of parasitic. It's essential to having a well-functioning free market.

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Re:Scrape like the big boys by mcdonje on Friday November 05, 2021 @12:43PM (#29121711)

> (what stops a competitor from walking through the aisles of a Walmart or Costco?)

That's a significant portion of Nielsen's business model.

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