Ask HN: Why are captchas becoming so difficult?

  • They keep getting more difficult because computers keep becoming able to solve them.

  • > isn't there some endgame to this?

    When the computer solvers (the 'bots') become better than humans. Then only the bots will be able to get past them.

  • If a site uses a capcha I never use that site again.

    Why would I visit a site that uses preventative measures to stop me from visiting that website.

    Its a no brainer for me.

    Why should I let the likes of google, and others, scan my browsing history to confirm I am human by checking if I have cookies from other sites. "No way Jose!".

    For me its just another way to circumvent our privacy for our own protection.