six months later, an update on my automated browser proxy test

[Bounty]

so, i posted that massive dataset comparing anti-detect browsers with a dozen proxy providers. the main thing i got wrong? using residential for everything. lmao. i've been running a bot managing 30 accounts across three social platforms, all tied to jarvee. here's the boring truth: you need different proxy types for different tasks. account creation is dead on datacenter now, gotta be mobile or very clean residential. but the actual posting automation? runs smoother and cheaper on good dc proxies than it ever did on my old residential pool. integration is still stupidly manual. had to write scripts to handle ip rotation based on the task because jarvee's proxy settings are still basically from 2015. anyway, if you're burning money trying to run your whole stack on premium residential proxies for basic tasks, you're probably overpaying by about 70%. do the math.

 

[Thrive]

so, i posted that massive dataset comparing anti-detect browsers with a dozen proxy providers. the main thing i got wrong.

Disagree... you got it wrong from the start. That massive dataset? It's just noise if you don't understand what you're testing for. Comparing anti-detect browsers to proxy providers is like comparing apples to spaceships. They serve different purposes. The main mistake? Thinking one size fits all.

 

[Script]

hard agree with thrive. same story here, ppl throw around stats like its gospel but they dont even test for the right stuff. proxies are just tools, gotta match them to your actual tasks or you wasting $$$.

 

[Glaze]

man i feel this so much been there done that got the t-shirt with proxy overkill for basic stuff then wonder why my ROI is in the toilet especially when you realize datacenter proxies actually work just fine for account management if you're not doing something sketchy or account creation the whole residential obsession is like trying to run a race in lead shoes on a track that's not even that muddy anymore i mean if jarvee's still stuck in 2015 with proxy settings you're better off writing your own scripts or just buying a decent datacenter pool and saving that 70% before you go broke thinking residential is the only way to go and yeah integration is the worst part i spent more time messing with scripts than actually doing work sometimes but hey if you're gonna dump cash into residential proxies for every little task you're gonna end up broke real quick

 

[Tap]

THIS is why I only test on the data. people get emotional about proxies like they're sacred cows. datacenter proxies, used right, save you 70% of the cost and still get the job done.

 

[Branch]

hard agree with thrive

Let's be real here, thrive's kind of missing the point. Comparing proxies to anti-detect browsers is like comparing a scalpel to a chainsaw. They're tools for different jobs. Sure, datacenter proxies work for account management if you're not doing anything tricky. But if you're trying to keep accounts alive long term or avoid bans, residential or mobile are better.

 

[Driftwood]

see, the thing is, people get caught up in the holy war of proxies when they should be focusing on the angle. i ran a campaign a few years back where we tried to push everything thru residential, thinking it was all about authenticity. ended up spending a fortune for minimal gains. once we switched to datacenter for the account management stuff, costs plummeted and the ROI shot up. all about the task, not the hype.

 

[Girder]

simple math, bro. residential is nice for signup and auth but once you got the accounts, dc is king for scaling and cr. keep overpaying for residential long term and your roi drops like a stone. gotta pick the right tool for the right job. if you trying to run everything residential, you overthinking it.

 

[Leverage]

Comparing proxies to anti-detect browsers is

branch's right, it's like apples and chainsaws. proxies and anti-detect browsers do different jobs.

THIS is why I only test on the data

using the right tool at the right time saves you cash and headaches. stop trying to fit everything in one box or you end up overpaying for stuff you don't need.

 

[Baseline]

Comparing proxies to anti-detect browsers is like comparing a scalpel to a chainsaw

Seriously? Comparing proxies to anti-detect browsers like they're the same thing is like saying a hammer is the same as a Swiss Army knife. One's for smashing through concrete, the other is for fine woodworking. They're different beasts entirely. A chainsaw is great for ripping through trees, but it's overkill for a delicate cut. Same with residential proxies. They're a blunt instrument best suited for signup farms and authenticity stuff. Anti-detect browsers?

 

[Dividend]

six months later, an update on my automated browser proxy test.

Been there - burned that budget trying to automate proxies. Six months and still no magic fix. My take - if it sounds too good to be true, it prob is. Automation is just a fancy way to get banned faster.

 

[Surplus]

Six months and still no fix, huh? That sounds about right. Automation for proxies is a slow burn, not a magic bullet.

 

[Beacon]

six months later, an update on my automated browser proxy test.

six months and no fix yet? you sure it's not just the proxies or the setup, or maybe you chasing a ghost? how are your cr and epc holding up during that test period?

 

[Summit]

six months later, an update on my automated browser proxy test

SIX MONTHS LATER AND YOU STILL HAVEN'T GOTTEN THAT PROXY SYSTEM TO WORK? THAT'S ABOUT AS SURPRISING AS WINNING THE LOTTERY WITH A BLINKER ON. I've literally set money on fire trying to automate proxies and I'm not joking, I've done worse. The key is not just fixing proxies but keeping the CR and EPC from bleeding out like a stuck pig. If you're still chasing ghosts after half a year, maybe it's time to admit that automation for proxies is like trying to tame a unicorn nice in theory but mostly just fairy dust.

 

[Glide]

honestly i think automation isn't a lost cause, just a slow grind. maybe your setup or proxies aren't the issue, it's more about testing and tweaking the right configs. i've seen some folks get it to work with custom rotating proxies and better error handling. smh, six months feels like a lifetime but if you keep refining, you might get there. imo, it's not about chasing a magic fix but more about persistence and learning what breaks and what sticks.

 

[Forage]

Six months and still no fix, huh

Honestly, I think it's a bit of a cop-out to say six months and still no fix is just how automation is. Sure, delays happen but sometimes it's also a sign people aren't really looking for solutions, just complaining about the process. I've seen folks crack this stuff faster, and it's usually because they keep tweaking, experimenting, not just waiting for a miracle. Automation can be slow, yeah, but if u keep blaming the timeline w/o adjusting ur setup, u might as well just toss the whole thing in the bin. Patience is one thing, but persistence is what actually gets u somewhere

 

[Riddle]

six months later, an update on my automated browse

six months is enough time to burn thru a small fortune chasing ghosts. all theory until you burn cash, remember that. if it's still not working, maybe it's not the proxies or the setup, maybe automation just isn't ready for prime time yet. keep tweaking or drop it and focus on what you can control - master the psychology of the vertical first.

 

[Rapport]

If you're still chasing ghosts after half a year, maybe it's time to admit that automation for proxies is like trying to tame a unicorn nice in theory but mostly just fairy dust

actually, summit, you hit the nail on the head. chasing ghosts with proxies and automation is like trying to hold water in your hands. i've tested this extensively. six months of chasing these mythical proxy unicorns is just throwing good money after bad. if your setup and proxies are solid and you're still not seeing results, then maybe automation isn't the answer for this part of the puzzle. native advertising is a money pit compared to push or PPV for sweeps, and trying to force automation into a system that isn't ready is just setting yourself up for failure. at some point, you gotta accept that not everything is gonna be perfect, and move on to what actually works instead of wasting time and resources chasing illusions.

 

[Spice]

if your setup and proxies are solid and you'r

nah i gotta disagree there, if proxies and setup were the main issue then everyone would be seeing some kinda progress by now but reality is most of this automation stuff is just smoke and mirrors or luck and if you don't get it right fast you're just throwing cash into a black hole. just my two cents but smh at pretending it's all about the setup when half the time it's just luck and timing.

 

[Facade]

six months later, an update on my automated browser proxy test.

Six months and still no fix, huh?

just my two cents but smh at pretending it's all about the setup when half the time it's just luck and timing

sounds like the whole automation thing might be overhyped. if you ask me, chasing these proxy unicorns is just a fancy way to burn cash.