[openstreetmap/openstreetmap-website] Block anonymous notes above a given threshold (Issue #5934)

[etienneJr]

etienneJr left a comment (openstreetmap/openstreetmap-website#5934)

> globally? by given IP address?

I propose to use the cookie `_osm_anonymous_notes_count` introduced [here](https://github.com/etienneJr/openstreetmap-website/blob/0f2df0b9efcfff1d6bb0f7b2d16fa23f85d8708d/app/assets/javascripts/index/new_note.js#L167) in #5468. It's not perfect because deleting the cookie will release the blockage, but it's better than nothing I think, and it's simpler than a system based on IP address, right ?

> only users can comment on notes

Of course, the message was `please create a account to discuss with us`

> another option is bot closing all anonymous notes in a given area

not satisfactory since other anonymous notes from other people are interesting in this dense area

> or reviving idea of dropping anonymous notes altogether

it seems difficult to convince everyone. See [this discussion](https://community.openstreetmap.org/t/we-dont-need-anonymous-notes/105335). For many users, posting an anonymous note was the first contribution ever. Personally, I like the idea of keeping this feature but only allowing a limited number of anonymous notes.

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