LTT blocks java useragent

[fletch to 99]

Recently I made a program that takes the "Continue the story by adding 5 words" thread and compiles the story. I find it funny that LTT blocks the java useragent, I wonder why? Anyhow I got around it by specifying a different useragent. Post your thoughts below :)

 

Thread: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/20796-continue-the-story-by-adding-5-words-results/

 

Source: https://gist.github.com/fletchto99/5667220

 

[Darren]

Probably just a move to try block illegitimate traffic. Nice workaround ;)

[fletch to 99]

Probably just a move to try block illegitimate traffic. Nice workaround ;)

Heh thanks. What illegitimate traffic would originate from java. Who would make a spammer using java haha

[Darren]

Heh thanks. What illegitimate traffic would originate from java. Who would make a spammer using java haha

 

Well I'm guessing it would blacklist useragents that programming languages provide by default to prevent crawling abuse or something. I couldn't tell ya. Maybe sending a message to the makers of the forum software, or CloudFlare.