Counter anecdote: I was actually never rejected though I’ve been subjected to the picture test multiple times. Most of the time I just get through, though it is hard not to sigh and roll your eyes when presented with one.

Annoying as they are, I don’t really see a better alternative. They’re also pretty easily circumvented with cheap labour like mechanical turk and similar services.

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