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Google reCAPTCHA reportedly rejecting Firefox users, prompting concerns about browser compatibility

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Key points

  • User experienced infinite reCAPTCHA loop on archive.is with Firefox.
  • Issue occurred on Linux with Firefox in 'strict' mode.
  • Disabling Privacy Badger and private browsing did not resolve the problem.
  • User speculates about Google's stance on non-Chrome browsers.

reCAPTCHA Loop Reported

A user encountered an infinite reCAPTCHA loop when attempting to access the website archive.is. The problem manifested while using the current version of Firefox on a Linux operating system.

Troubleshooting Attempts

The user noted that Firefox was set to 'strict' mode. Efforts to resolve the issue included disabling Privacy Badger specifically for archive.is and trying to access the site through private browsing, neither of which alleviated the reCAPTCHA problem.

Browser Compatibility Concerns

The user's experience has led to speculation regarding Google's reCAPTCHA behavior towards non-Chrome browsers and potential implications for users of alternative browsers like Firefox.

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A user reported an infinite reCAPTCHA loop when trying to access archive.is using Firefox on Linux, even after disabling privacy tools and trying private browsing. This issue raises questions about potential browser compatibility problems or deliberate actions affecting non-Chrome users.