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781Florist
Posts: 1,156
Registered: ‎10-16-2021

Not a Bot!

‎10-30-2026 12:26 AM

For the first time ever I was asked to verify that I am not a bot when trying to log onto the forums.  It happened twice at different times of the day.

 

Has anyone else had this happen when trying to log on?

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twinsister
Posts: 7,794
Registered: ‎03-12-2010

Re: Not a Bot!

‎10-30-2026 12:29 AM

Yes, it happened to me earlier tonight.  Is this going to be an ongoing thing?

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chessylady
Posts: 4,639
Registered: ‎05-01-2010

Re: Not a Bot!

‎10-30-2026 12:43 AM

Maybe they are trying to keep AI bots from taking over the boards.

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kze
Posts: 2,110
Registered: ‎03-09-2010

Re: Not a Bot!

‎10-30-2026 02:14 AM

Yes, me too for the first time.

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catter70
Posts: 6,141
Registered: ‎10-11-2017

Re: Not a Bot!

‎10-30-2026 05:09 AM

Not yet.

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DeerGirl
Posts: 412
Registered: ‎04-02-2025

Re: Not a Bot!

‎10-30-2026 06:06 AM

Not me. They must not have any deer bots 🦌🤭

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CalmInHeart
Posts: 597
Registered: ‎06-29-2026

Re: Not a Bot!

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‎10-30-2026 06:23 AM - edited ‎10-30-2026 06:24 AM

 

Yes, it happens periodically on a lot of websites including Q.

 

It doesn't bother me. 

 

I investigated fraud for 20 years and anything that might help protect my data is welcomed. 

 

I'd rather have them double-check for bots than let them into the website. 

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OKPrincess
Posts: 9,554
Registered: ‎03-10-2013

Re: Not a Bot!

‎10-30-2026 06:37 AM

Not yet 

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Group 5 minus 1
Posts: 14,952
Registered: ‎03-11-2010

Re: Not a Bot!

‎10-30-2026 06:44 AM

Me,also.

Oh, the rhythm of my heart is beating like a drum
with the words "I love you rolling off my tongue.
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geezerette
Posts: 28,020
Registered: ‎03-16-2010

Re: Not a Bot!

‎10-30-2026 07:12 AM

Yes, I've had it happen a few times recently, often in a row, then it stops for quite a while.  Most of the time I get right in.

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