(Requesting use cases!) Implement proper Bot Accounts

As a ROBLOX developer, it is currently too hard to create supported Bots which interact with the ROBLOX API. With the out of control scam botting and other harmful content, we have nearly lost the ability to make useful functional Bots due to FunCaptchas and various Anti-Botting measures being put in place.

I propose a system similar to how Discord bots work, where Bots are created under the User and require an API key to function. These bots would be rate-limited and can have automated checks to ensure they’re not going around promoting scams/harmful content. Additionally, bots could have a Permissions system to fine tune what APIs can be accessed (such as only access to Groups and Chats API for a Group Management Bot). This would enable so many new possibilities while still making it possible to keep users accountable for their actions.

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