Confronting Bots with Classic Violence: A DOOM-Inspired CAPTCHA
Conquer demons, thwart bots: A new DOOM-inspired CAPTCHA challenges users.
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Confronting Bots with Classic Violence: A DOOM-Inspired CAPTCHA
In the ever-evolving battle against bots, website owners are constantly seeking innovative ways to distinguish human users from automated scripts. Traditional CAPTCHAs, often involving distorted text or image recognition, can be tedious and sometimes even frustrating for legitimate users. Enter a novel approach: a DOOM-themed CAPTCHA. Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel, a leading frontend-as-a-service platform, recently unveiled a unique CAPTCHA experience built using his company's AI-powered site builder. This unconventional challenge invites users to step into the shoes of the iconic Doom Slayer and eliminate a minimum of three monstrous foes within the game's familiar pixelated environment. A Touch of Metal While the concept of a game-based CAPTCHA isn't entirely new, Rauch's implementation has sparked considerable discussion within the developer community, particularly on Hacker News. "So Metal": Many users praised the project's unique and engaging nature, app…
