CAPTCHA successor Privacy Pass has no easy answers for online abuse

As much as the Web continues to inspire us, we know that sites put up with an awful lot of abuse in order to stay online. Denial of service attacks, fraud and other flavors of abusive behavior are a constant pressure on website operators. One way that sites protect themselves is to find some way to sort “good” visitors from “bad.” CAPTCHAs are a widely loathed and unreliable means of distinguishing human visitors from automated solvers. Even worse, beneath this sometimes infuriating facade is a system that depends extensively on inva . . . [More]

CAPTCHA successor Privacy Pass has no easy answers for online abuse

As much as the Web continues to inspire us, we know that sites put up with an awful lot of abuse in order to stay online. Denial of service attacks, fraud and other flavors of abusive behavior are a constant pressure on website operators. One way that sites protect themselves is to find some way to sort “good” visitors from “bad.” CAPTCHAs are a widely loathed and unreliable means of distinguishing human visitors from automated solvers. Even worse, beneath this sometimes infuriating facade is a system that depends extensively on inva . . . [More]

The Final Battle

Throughout the timeline of human endeavors, do you know what the greatest story is?  It’s the comeback story.  From the divinity of the resurrection to the great stories of human achievement; the greatest stories -the ones that inspire legend- always surround the comeback. The story of defeat and yet a powerful return in resilience, determination […] The post The Final Battle appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: The Final BattleThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

The Final Battle

Throughout the timeline of human endeavors, do you know what the greatest story is?  It’s the comeback story.  From the divinity of the resurrection to the great stories of human achievement; the greatest stories -the ones that inspire legend- always surround the comeback. The story of defeat and yet a powerful return in resilience, determination […] The post The Final Battle appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: The Final BattleThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Thursday December 21st – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Thursday December 21st � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Thursday December 21st � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Thursday December 21st – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Thursday December 21st � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Thursday December 21st � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

December 21st – 2023 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1066

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post December 21st � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1066 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: December 21st � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1066The Last Refuge . . . [More]

December 21st – 2023 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1066

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post December 21st � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1066 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: December 21st � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1066The Last Refuge . . . [More]

DeSantis Responds to Ramaswamy Challenge to Pull Out of Colorado – Saying: No Way, Those Delegates

Folks, before getting to the substance of what you are about to see and hear, let me point out something very serious. When you listen to the gleeful whispers of demons on your shoulder, something physically begins to manifest.  Look at Ron DeSantis carefully.  I mean, really look at him.  Do you see it?  Notice […] The post DeSantis Responds to Ramaswamy Challenge to Pull Out of Colorado � Saying: No Way, Those Delegates Are Now Mine appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: DeSantis Responds to Ramaswamy Challenge to Pull Out . . . [More]

DeSantis Responds to Ramaswamy Challenge to Pull Out of Colorado – Saying: No Way, Those Delegates

Folks, before getting to the substance of what you are about to see and hear, let me point out something very serious. When you listen to the gleeful whispers of demons on your shoulder, something physically begins to manifest.  Look at Ron DeSantis carefully.  I mean, really look at him.  Do you see it?  Notice […] The post DeSantis Responds to Ramaswamy Challenge to Pull Out of Colorado � Saying: No Way, Those Delegates Are Now Mine appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: DeSantis Responds to Ramaswamy Challenge to Pull Out . . . [More]

Tucker Carlson Discusses the Big Picture of The Colorado Supreme Court Decision and the Use of the T

In this brief prelude segment, Tucker Carlson discusses the bigger picture of the Colorado Supreme Court decision to block Donald Trump from the 2024 republican presidential primary ballot. {Direct Rumble Link} As accurately noted by Tucker, the terms used by professional leftists are always coordinated for a purpose.  This seems glaringly obvious with the repeated […] The post Tucker Carlson Discusses the Big Picture of The Colorado Supreme Court Decision and the Use of the Term “Insurrection” appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Poste . . . [More]

Tucker Carlson Discusses the Big Picture of The Colorado Supreme Court Decision and the Use of the T

In this brief prelude segment, Tucker Carlson discusses the bigger picture of the Colorado Supreme Court decision to block Donald Trump from the 2024 republican presidential primary ballot. {Direct Rumble Link} As accurately noted by Tucker, the terms used by professional leftists are always coordinated for a purpose.  This seems glaringly obvious with the repeated […] The post Tucker Carlson Discusses the Big Picture of The Colorado Supreme Court Decision and the Use of the Term “Insurrection” appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Poste . . . [More]

People Finally Starting to Notice the Real DC Players Like Mary McCord, but It’s Much, Much Bigger

Sometimes I feel like I’m out in the wilderness shouting at trees, and other times it feels like we are making progress.  Today is a progress day. Start with THIS ARTICLE in GatewayPundit. That GP article starts to scratch the surface, but if people ever decide to dig, I mean really dig, they will find […] The post People Finally Starting to Notice the Real DC Players Like Mary McCord, but It’s Much, Much Bigger appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: People Finally Starting to Notice the Real DC Players Like Mary McCord, but . . . [More]

People Finally Starting to Notice the Real DC Players Like Mary McCord, but It’s Much, Much Bigger

Sometimes I feel like I’m out in the wilderness shouting at trees, and other times it feels like we are making progress.  Today is a progress day. Start with THIS ARTICLE in GatewayPundit. That GP article starts to scratch the surface, but if people ever decide to dig, I mean really dig, they will find […] The post People Finally Starting to Notice the Real DC Players Like Mary McCord, but It’s Much, Much Bigger appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: People Finally Starting to Notice the Real DC Players Like Mary McCord, but . . . [More]

The Colorado Supreme Court 4-3 Decision Is Pure Nonsense and Can Be Laughed At, They Even Admit It o

Three main points before getting to the substance. [213 page opinion HERE] #1)  It was a 4-3 decision. Meaning it was the politics of the court, literally the political makeup and perspective therein, that determined the outcome of the decision.  This is showcased in point #3, which is the funniest part. #2)  The entire framework […] The post The Colorado Supreme Court 4-3 Decision Is Pure Nonsense and Can Be Laughed At, They Even Admit It on Page 9 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: The Colorado Supreme Court 4-3 Decision . . . [More]

The Colorado Supreme Court 4-3 Decision Is Pure Nonsense and Can Be Laughed At, They Even Admit It o

Three main points before getting to the substance. [213 page opinion HERE] #1)  It was a 4-3 decision. Meaning it was the politics of the court, literally the political makeup and perspective therein, that determined the outcome of the decision.  This is showcased in point #3, which is the funniest part. #2)  The entire framework […] The post The Colorado Supreme Court 4-3 Decision Is Pure Nonsense and Can Be Laughed At, They Even Admit It on Page 9 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: The Colorado Supreme Court 4-3 Decision . . . [More]

Wednesday December 20th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Wednesday December 20th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Wednesday December 20th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Wednesday December 20th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Wednesday December 20th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Wednesday December 20th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

December 20th – 2023 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1065

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post December 20th � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1065 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: December 20th � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1065The Last Refuge . . . [More]

December 20th – 2023 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1065

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post December 20th � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1065 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: December 20th � 2023 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1065The Last Refuge . . . [More]