Elevator Pitch

• Persistent bot attacks and AI scrapers are making the internet increasingly hostile for independent server owners and software hobbyists.

Key Takeaways

• AI-powered scrapers and bots can overwhelm small servers, forcing individuals to consider aggressive countermeasures or centralized hosting.
• Spoofed user agents and distributed attacks make it difficult to block malicious traffic effectively.
• The challenges faced by hobbyists contribute to a decline in independent web hosting and creativity, pushing more people toward centralized solutions.

Most Memorable Quotes

• "Every time something like this happens, a portion of the software hobbyist in me dies."
• "The internet is no longer a safe haven for software hobbyists."
• "It’s just like 50 Cent said: Get Hostin’ Or Die Tryin’."