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Do SPAM-Bots use a mouse?
I want do display (many) email adresses an page i am working on.
But i don’t want to get (any) spam.
So i’m searching a methode to show emails only when i’m sure that a human is reading them.
So i will use Captchas.
Another idea which came to my mind is a Javascript one.
I’m not sure, but how about checking for example Did the cursor moved?
If it moved onced, display emails and if not display a Captchas before showing the adresses.
But do SPAM-Bots use Javascript or can a SPAM-Bot generate anything which looks like mousemovment?
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#2 2007-02-22 18:44:22
- NyteOwl
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Re: Do SPAM-Bots use a mouse?
A bot is just a program that can emulate a browser. Yes they can read javascript, and many can decipher some captchas as well. Since there is really no way to know remotely whether the on screen cursor moved by mouse or keyboard or script I don’t see it of much value as a bot filter – though anything is possible.
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