Should you give the scarcest things to the fastest coders?

The blog post discusses the fairness of allocating scarce resources to the fastest coders, drawing from a warning about automated requests at Carnegie Mellon University. It critiques the first-come, first-served model that rewards speed and automation rather than genuine engagement. Alternatives like verified fan programs, lotteries, and auctions are explored, each with their respective challenges. The author, who works in bot and fraud prevention, questions whether current practices align with business ethics and customer satisfaction.