Are the CAPTCHA tests just another way to collect data for AI programs [and annoy people]?Does 'boycott' come to mind?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Uhh... google has blatantly admitted that's the whole purpose of captcha and that's the reason google's privacy policy now applies.

Pearl · Answer

i think theyre a way to annoy us all

Mike G · Answer

Yes! You alone have figured it out! Boycott now...I will be right behind you.

PoBoy · Answer

It is an attempt to keep Russian and Republican bots off the site. Godspeed.

Brian · Answer

Then good bye, and don't let the captcha confuse you on the way out.

Judy and Charlie · Answer

Good bye!  You won't be missed!

Milliseconds before The Scream · Answer

I found out that porn sites had 33 billion visits last year. I think that's a huge market and they are tapping into it. In the 12 years I've been coming here I never have clicked on an ad. Well maybe when they changed from the purple monster but that's about it.

Ryde,0n · Answer

They are intended to combat " Bots " and it appears to be working .

I can't help but notice the absence of a number of the more outspoken ( claimed to be ) Leftists .

yogicskier · Answer

I strongly support any anonymous blue-face who wishes to boycott Yahoo! Answers.

I suggest you begin your boycott immediately. I'll tell you when to come back.

Are the CAPTCHA tests just another way to collect data for AI programs [and annoy people]?Does 'boycott' come to mind?

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