Why is Steam Captcha So Bad?

avatarBakingAlert2 years ago
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avatarCopyingSole2 years ago

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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avatarAgeingJetty2 years ago

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.


avatarReroutingTopaz2 years ago

Because it's a test to enter the elite club of gamers. Only the worthy get through, lol.


avatarMisleadingBride2 years ago

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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