I am thrilled to share that my friends and I have successfully created a browser-based word game called Sqword. Despite not investing in any substantial advertising, we have managed to sustain a consistent group of daily active users for the past half-year. However, we recently discovered that our game was being hosted on various “game aggregator” websites without our consent. These sites use iFrames to display our game and generate ad revenue without our authorization. As someone who values transparency and believes in offering free or straightforward pricing options, I found this deeply distressing. Instead of responsibly addressing the issue, I took a mischievous approach and replaced Sqword with a rather shocking image whenever it detected it was being displayed within an iFrame. Although not the most mature response, it proved to be quite an accomplishment as I successfully unveiled the image on multiple domains. This entire experience highlights the lack of control one has over content displayed through iFrames and serves as a warning to others.
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