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So, You Failed Your CAPTCHA Test. Now What?
What to do when the machine thinks you’re a machine.
So, you couldn’t read all those squiggly letters in the test? Who can?
Oh, wait — did you not find every boat in those little squares? You must be a landlubbing robot!
Look, people fail CAPTCHAS all the time but there are a few simple tricks for proving to the machine that you are not a machine.
First, request a new test. Hopefully, you get one with bikes. Bikes are the easiest. Refresh the test as many times as you like. If you get crosswalks, just refresh it. Crosswalks are a nightmare for Tin Men, Cybermen, and real men.
If you’ve tried several CAPTCHAs with no success, there’s probably a glitch on the site. Clear your cache and your cookies like an actual human person and take the test again.
Did you pass?
Don’t get discouraged. Just retake it. People are way more persistent than bots when it comes to buying concert tickets or signing up for newsletters. You get people points for determination.
How’d you do?
Relax, it happens. Take a deep breath and exhale. Okay, this next part may sound a little weird but bear with me. You’re a fucking robot and you need to run. They know you…
