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by beachy 2286 days ago
Rate limiting on the API and the spreadsheet rows, except for approved accounts.
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They already do this. You will get flagged for unusual activity if it is not already in your history, much like you get flagged by a credit card company for unusual purchasing behavior. While there isn't a formal probationary period various systems do get tripped more easily for new accounts with no history.