For the record, yes I am human.

[Darkstone]

I don't know if anyone else has experienced this, but I just had to prove I was human in order to access the forum.

It took me three attempts. 

 

[Darkstone]

I just had to do it to post a comment. 

Edited February 7 by Darkstone

[heavyharmonies]

I just logged out, logged in a test account, replied to this post, and nowhere was I prompted with any CAPTCHA or other anti-bot functionality.

Is anyone else seeing this behavior, or is this just the civilized world's way of keeping Aussies at arm's length?

 

[auslander]

Happened to me too. Maybe HH are flat earthers now and don't believe we Aussies are real?

[auslander]

8 hours ago, Darkstone said:

I don't know if anyone else has experienced this, but I just had to prove I was human in order to access the forum.

It took me three attempts. 

 

Same. Said I counted the bags wrong but I swear one was a bucket. At least I got the hats right.

[whiplash1972]

43 minutes ago, heavyharmonies said:

I just logged out, logged in a test account, replied to this post, and nowhere was I prompted with any CAPTCHA or other anti-bot functionality.

Is anyone else seeing this behavior, or is this just the civilized world's way of keeping Aussies at arm's length?

 

Actually, yes. Last night around appx 1:30 am EST I clicked on a thread to read, and was prompted to “Prove You’re a Human” by clicking on all the pics with bags 💼  in them. I managed to get them all on the first try and was allowed to proceed. I didn’t attempt to post anything. Dozed off before being able to post anything about it. 🤔

[heavyharmonies]

Interesting. I wonder if it's IP-related. Let me see if I can change the board settings.

[heavyharmonies]

Update: This is system-wide on the cloud hosting, not just the HH board. It appears to be related to changes in AWS (Amazon Web Services) security, which is where the board resides. Other board owners are complaining about this issue that just popped up in the last few days.

It's nothing that I can change or remove.

I'll update once there's more information from the board software devs.

[KarpetRydOFunk]

Hmm...

I liked the idea that it was only giving the Aussies grief. ;}

[heavyharmonies]

Guys, they're saying they made some changes a few hours ago. Those impacted, can you tell me if you are still getting these CAPTCHA notices now?

[auslander]

18 minutes ago, heavyharmonies said:

Guys, they're saying they made some changes a few hours ago. Those impacted, can you tell me if you are still getting these CAPTCHA notices now?

Nah it's been fine since I got the hat question right.

[whiplash1972]

Nah, no CAPTCHA now 👍

[Darkstone]

All good now.

[nyoilers]

10 hours ago, Darkstone said:

I just had to do it to post a comment. 

I still plan on passing your post total !

[Darkstone]

3 minutes ago, nyoilers said:

I still plan on passing your post total !

Fair enough. 

[nyoilers]

8 minutes ago, Darkstone said:

Fair enough. 

Yes I'm a reasonable man

[Doggy]

4 hours ago, nyoilers said:

I still plan on passing your post total !

You might pass Darkstone, but cannot pass me.

[auslander]

13 minutes ago, Doggy said:

You might pass Darkstone, but cannot pass me.

You shall not pass!

[Doggy]

4 minutes ago, auslander said:

You shall not pass!

The outage in could be Vodafone, as first was Optus. 

[Darkstone]

6 hours ago, nyoilers said:

Yes I'm a reasonable man

You will eventually overtake me I think, but I reckon I'll beat you to 5000.

[nyoilers]

18 hours ago, Doggy said:

You might pass Darkstone, but cannot pass me.

Dan can be bribed 

[nyoilers]

16 hours ago, Darkstone said:

You will eventually overtake me I think, but I reckon I'll beat you to 5000.

Technically you're there already

[Darkstone]

33 minutes ago, nyoilers said:

Technically you're there already

I didn't realise I was that close.

[auslander]

What happens at 5000 posts? Does Dan burst out of a giant cake in his birthday suit for you?

[Darkstone]

On 2/8/2024 at 1:47 AM, auslander said:

Same. Said I counted the bags wrong but I swear one was a bucket. At least I got the hats right.

For me it was the Buckets and Beds.

Failing twice to prove I'm human FFS.

 

Edited February 9 by Darkstone