Consequences of ignoring robots.txt
Ignoring robots.txt commands can have serious consequences, including:
- Investigations: cloud providers, such as Amazon, may launch investigations into companies that ignore robots.txt commands.
- Reputation damage: Ignoring robots.txt commands can damage a company's reputation and erode trust with publishers.
- Legal action: In some cases, companies that ignore robots.txt commands may face legal action for copyright infringement or other related issues.