Spiders

[Leni]

When I go into the 'who's online' bit, a lot of them are called 'spiders' for some reason. Like 'Magpie Spider' is one that keeps showing up. Are they something to be concerned about? Does anyone know what they do?

[FabulousMike]

I've seen them a lot too....I just thought it was guests..

[Cacoethes]

They're always around.
I'm not sure what they are, but nothing to worry about.

[SilentBoy]

Spiders are automated bots from search engines that go round indexing new pages. That's how most things end up on Google.

[Taliesin]

They should name them something less unpleasant!

[SilentBoy]

Hhe yeah.

I believe it's because they "crawl" on the Web..hence spider

[Killer Queen]

I find that oddly adorable :-P

[Taliesin]

I would've figured it's because they branch out and touch many webpages, kinda like spider legs.

[SilentBoy]

Bingo.
Ah see. Might not have got my diploma, but that doesn't mean I didn't learn anything at college!

[Scumbelina]

Spiders are automated bots from search engines that go round indexing new pages. That's how most things end up on Google.

Every day's a school day! *like*

[Faulty item]

And now i know . Happyhappyjoyjoy. Ty to the person snow white who directed me to this page. Much appreciated.

[Faulty item]

The spiders seem to be busy this morning especially baidu spider.