Bryan Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I've just encountered the latest Alamy security device, that which requires the user to input a number that is read out by a barely decipherable robotic voice. My PC is not set up for sound, I have to make special provision to hear the message, and, while I acknowledge the need to protect access, this method is VERY INCONVENIENT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broad Norfolk Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 41 minutes ago, Bryan said: I've just encountered the latest Alamy security device, that which requires the user to input a number that is read out by a barely decipherable robotic voice. My PC is not set up for sound, I have to make special provision to hear the message, and, while I acknowledge the need to protect access, this method is VERY INCONVENIENT! Oh dear! Thanks for the forewarning, Bryan. I'm not set up for sound either. I prefer to work in peace and quiet. I wonder how many others!!! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 OMG I hope not. I have not encountered this, but my hearing is, shall we say, not very good and I very much doubt I would be able to use such a mechanism. And even for those without hearing impairments, how could this realistically be used in any noisy public place, such as on a train or in a coffee bar (I sometimes kill time working on keywords on the train, for example)? Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Elephant Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Bryan said: I've just encountered the latest Alamy security device, that which requires the user to input a number that is read out by a barely decipherable robotic voice. My PC is not set up for sound, I have to make special provision to hear the message, and, while I acknowledge the need to protect access, this method is VERY INCONVENIENT! At what point does this appear Bryan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 4 hours ago, Bryan said: I've just encountered the latest Alamy security device, that which requires the user to input a number that is read out by a barely decipherable robotic voice. My PC is not set up for sound, I have to make special provision to hear the message, and, while I acknowledge the need to protect access, this method is VERY INCONVENIENT! OMG Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Chapman Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 4 hours ago, GS-Images said: ROFL Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Brooks Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 8 hours ago, Graham said: OMG I hope not. I have not encountered this, but my hearing is, shall we say, not very good and I very much doubt I would be able to use such a mechanism. And even for those without hearing impairments, how could this realistically be used in any noisy public place, such as on a train or in a coffee bar (I sometimes kill time working on keywords on the train, for example)? Graham Sounds like discrimination against people with disabilities, which is probably against the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 6 hours ago, GS-Images said: I love it Mr Moo. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickfly Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Work without sound here also grrrrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 9 hours ago, Orange Elephant said: At what point does this appear Bryan? It appeared this morning when I tried to log into the Forum, happened a couple of times. Not seen it since ( fingers crossed)..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, Bryan said: It appeared this morning when I tried to log into the Forum, happened a couple of times. Not seen it since ( fingers crossed)..... Being a bit pedantic here Bryan but shouldn't that be, "Not HEARD it since." Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdh Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 7 hours ago, GS-Images said: Great one! It is the middle fing.., sorry, one, innit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kuta Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I've had to do that for 2-3 days now. I work in silent mode too--until I turn the knob on the little speaker. I don't think they're robotic voices. Sounds like they got a few staffers (with various accents and clarity) to recite numbers, and they randomly select from them. I haven't misheard any yet, but it's not always easy. Had to do that today to sign onto Alamy, and again to sign onto the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdh Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I did not have to do any captchas or voice numbers so far at all. Wonder when I will be struck by this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I have my sound turned off also. Big problem....I turn up the sound...but I don't do accents!!! My ears are tuned to Oklahoma drawls. Used to have a few Brits come through the Ophthalmologist's office where I once worked. I screened the patients, took histories. I couldn't understand a word the Brits said, lol. "Pardon? Excuse me? I'm sorry, say again?" I doubt they understood me, either. Even worse, we had a woman from New York City come work in the office. I couldn't understand her, either. I think she left because she couldn't understand the rest of us. Uh-Oh, Paulette. My husband can understand everyone. Any accent. I'm jealous. Betty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 10 hours ago, Betty LaRue said: I have my sound turned off also. Big problem....I turn up the sound...but I don't do accents!!! My ears are tuned to Oklahoma drawls. Used to have a few Brits come through the Ophthalmologist's office where I once worked. I screened the patients, took histories. I couldn't understand a word the Brits said, lol. "Pardon? Excuse me? I'm sorry, say again?" I doubt they understood me, either. Even worse, we had a woman from New York City come work in the office. I couldn't understand her, either. I think she left because she couldn't understand the rest of us. Uh-Oh, Paulette. My husband can understand everyone. Any accent. I'm jealous. Betty I'm actually a native Californian so I speak sooooo slowly that the the New Yorkers are always interrupting me because they think I have finished if I take the tiniest pause. I have a born in Brooklyn friend who moved to California and she is still a fast talker. Paulette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I can do California. And Geoff, your suggestion is mooofect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Watkins Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 On 22/08/2017 at 11:07, GS-Images said: Cowptcha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inchiquin Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 3 hours ago, Russell Watkins said: Cowptcha? Or even Cowpatcha. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 On 22/08/2017 at 06:24, Bryan said: I've just encountered the latest Alamy security device, that which requires the user to input a number that is read out by a barely decipherable robotic voice. My PC is not set up for sound, I have to make special provision to hear the message, and, while I acknowledge the need to protect access, this method is VERY INCONVENIENT! Hi Bryan I had that problem, it's awful isn't it? I was on holiday in France and the internet was a bit slow and it didn't accept my password, I think because it took a while to load. I then tried my phone, which up to that point always works and remembers my passwords, no! Anyhow, after a few attempts the stupid pictures canme up & I still couldn't log in, on both devices, then I actually noticed it said you could hear a number, so I stupidly thought, "that's got to be better than the re-captcha nonsense, boy as I wrong! I out my headphones on, but like the re-capture which never works I couldn't hear the numbers, the robotic voice is dreadful! Anyhow, I gave up & thought I'd have to wait until I got home, but after checking my e-mails I discovered I had an e-mail asking me to reset my password as I couldn't log in!!! Arghhhhhh! My advice, don't do it voluntary! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Chriss Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 How can all you guys work without music playing? I go mad tagging with out my merry sounds playing. Just saying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Elephant Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Yikes! I just got the crummy photo captcha thing. Maybe Alamy are getting some brute force forum login attacks? I'd really prefer not to have to login every time I come here though..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Chriss Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I prefer it, much easier than clicking loads of squares. Because often it takes 3 or 4 screens before it accepts my clicking on lots of boxes. Yes, the sound is soft but it is only 4 numbers and it works every time - so far! And I am totally deaf in one ear. If we have to have captcha, I repeat IF, then I am ok with this. Glass half full here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Robinson Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 On 22/08/2017 at 11:07, GS-Images said: If only it were that easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Chriss Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 The whole thing is a pain, but try the audio I think it is easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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