Why is Steam Captcha So Bad?
Steam's captcha feels like it was designed by a particularly evil robot who enjoys human suffering. But seriously, its complexity likely comes from a strong effort to deter bots and hacking attempts. They want to keep your games and account safe, but yeah, it can feel like you're trying to decode ancient hieroglyphs sometimes.
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Harsh but true: it's probably because actual security needs trump user convenience in their book. They've got millions of accounts to protect against constant bot attacks.
Because it's a test to enter the elite club of gamers. Only the worthy get through, lol.
It's not bad, you guys just need to practice more. I've gotten so good at it, I can see the matrix.
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