I am becoming convinced CAPTCHAs are being used as free Mechanical Turks, forcing the user to solve a puzzle far more times than is necessary for some hidden purpose. Latest example, this gem from @Roblox (powered by @ArkoseLabs). /thread

Jan 14, 2021 · 7:04 PM UTC

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It asks you to solve it five times, which seems overkill already. Then as you solve them, it then wants you to solve even more (once was 7 and another 8). And if you make a mistake, you have to start all over again.
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Hands down the worst CAPTCHA experience I've ever encountered. If the abandonment rate isn't 90%, then it must be because kids are more tolerant of bullshit.