In June 2024, One Million Checkboxes (OMCB) was launched with one million global checkboxes that changed for everyone on the site instantly. Surpassing expectations, 500,000 players checked over 650 million boxes in two weeks, gaining attention from major news outlets. The checkboxes were designed to prevent crude drawings and incorporated binary code messages. A Discord group formed to discuss botting the site, leading to impressive drawings and animations. While some users disliked bots, the author found the community’s creativity and teamwork moving and inspiring. Ultimately, the Discord group’s innovative approach left a lasting impression.
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