When we started Repl.it, we set out to remove all friction from getting started with programming by providing a platform where users could start coding quickly without the need for a user account. We've been successful in innovating on sandboxing, security, and anti-abuse tools to ensure that our platform remains secure and open. However, when Google announced it would be charging for reCAPTCHA, we had to make a choice between leaving our site vulnerable to botting or phasing out the anonymous experience and focusing on securing the logged-in user experience. We've decided to phase out the anonymous experience and encourage users to create an account, which will unlock many features and improve their overall experience, including name and organizing repls, hosting apps and websites, collaborating with others, and participating in community forums. With a transition period of only one month, we'll be introducing changes such as limited opportunity for abuse on language pages, requiring login to create a repl and save work, and redirecting repl.run to the repl page, while remaining committed to openness and instantness.