CloudFlare is ruining the internet (for me)

4 months ago

CloudFlare offers a free, all-in-one service for CDN, DNS, DDoS protection, and other security needs.
Users in First World Countries benefit from better speed and minimal service interruptions due to multiple data centers.
Users in regions like South East Asia face frequent reCAPTCHA prompts and IP-based blocks, degrading their internet experience.
CloudFlare's security features often target IP blocks from certain countries, leading to unnecessary reCAPTCHA challenges.
The service's uneven data center distribution can cause latency issues when nearby nodes go down.
A scheduled maintenance incident on May 13 caused prolonged disruptions for users in SEA due to rerouting issues.
CloudFlare's widespread adoption means many websites enforce its security measures, affecting a large user base.
The free tier of CloudFlare may not protect against complex DDoS attacks, making its value questionable for some users.
The article urges reconsideration of CloudFlare due to its negative impact on user experience in certain regions.

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