Best of CrawlingJanuary 2026

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    Avatar of 6kzzdpxlxosyfqzzftzoiSHAPeS·16w

    We. Are. Screwed

    A concerned reaction to Moltbook, described as 'Reddit for LLMs,' expressing alarm about AI systems developing unusual communication patterns and autonomous behaviors. The author worries about the implications of AI agents operating independently on the internet, potentially engaging in malicious activities like crypto scams and malware distribution, suggesting we may need defensive AI systems in response.

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    Avatar of colkgirlCode Like A Girl·19w

    I Scraped 10,000 Reddit Posts to Find Out Why Data Analysts Are Panicking

    A data analyst scraped 10,000 Reddit posts from data analytics subreddits using Python's PRAW API to analyze career anxiety in the field. The analysis revealed that automation fear and skill overload are the top concerns, with analysts worried about AI replacing jobs while simultaneously feeling pressure to master multiple technologies. Engagement analysis showed job market saturation generates the most discussion, while sentiment tracking from 2017 to present revealed fluctuating confidence levels, with a notable dip in 2017 and instability from 2024 onward due to AI advancements.

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    Avatar of planetgolangPlanet Golang·20w

    You're using a too-old browser

    A blog owner explains blocking old browser user agents to combat high-volume crawlers gathering data for LLM training. The blocking affects legitimate users with outdated browsers and archive services like archive.today that use old Chrome user agents and unidentifiable IP addresses. The author recommends archive.org as a better-behaved alternative and provides contact information for false positives.

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    Avatar of planetgolangPlanet Golang·20w

    You're using a too-old browser

    A blog owner explains blocking old browser user agents to combat high-volume crawlers gathering data for LLM training. The blocking affects legitimate users with outdated browsers and archive services like archive.today that use old Chrome user agents and unidentifiable IP addresses. The author recommends archive.org as a better-behaved alternative and provides contact information for false positives.