[netsurf-users] Re: Google search

In message <df0c89ec5b.harriet@bazleyfamily.co.uk>
Harriet Bazley <lists@bazleyfamily.co.uk> wrote:

> I get the impression that all these work until they 'notice you' (i.e.
> run a randomized check on your particular query), after which your
> browser agent/IP address go onto a block list. But that's probably
> paranoid. :-(

> Anyway, trying a new combination works for a while but then always ends
> up blocked... and it doesn't appear to be anything to do with the actual
> abilities of the browser, with the possible exception of the 'blank
> page' result, which I assume to be the site using JavaScript to throw up
> some kind of interactive 'are you a bot' test.

It will be good when NetSurf gets a more functional version of Javascript.

Not sure if it is JS related or CSS, but be good for the menu bar along
the top of google.com/uk page to display. You can see it is there by
hovering the mouse pointer over it, but if you were not aware of it you
would be none the wiser.

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Paul Stewart Sent from A9home running RISC OS 4.42