Genuine question- has that happened to you?

Yes! It also happens when I am not logged in, or use a VPN (though that is understandable).

But simply disabling javascript and clicking next a few times is usually enough to set off their blockages. Even when not using a VPN. It happens less if you only ever look at the first page.

It makes sense the fingerprint you create with javascript can identify you easily. Without that google treats you as suspect.

Interesting! Thanks for responding. I haven't had that happen to me yet, but I'm often using the same static IP I've had for years. Perhaps that keeps the trigger at bay.

DDG has a No Javascript based search.