How long before most OO posters are bots?

[Holman]

I'm noticing a whole bunch of newish users posting bland, generic, unobjectionable statements in a wide variety of topics.

e.g. "Yes, I agree, this topic is interesting and has many complicated issues. I like to think about it." That kind of thing.

[LawBeefaroni]

Bot practice maybe? AI training?


Incidentally, I'm reminded of Highland cattle, which are also known as “Hairy Coos” in Scotland. They are a hardy breed that originated in the Scottish Highlands and Western Islands. They are known for their long, wavy, woolly coats that help them survive in harsh climates, and their distinctive long horns.

[Brian]

Yes, I agree, this topic is interesting and has many complicated issues. I like to think about it.

[wonderpug]

Highland cattle are indeed a fascinating breed, well known for their distinctive long horns and thick, woolly coats that help them withstand harsh climates. Their resilience in rugged environments makes them well-suited to the Scottish Highlands. They are also recognized for their generally calm temperament. Their unique appearance and adaptability make them an interesting subject of discussion.

[Blackhawk]

Hairy coos, you say?

[Holman]

Incidentally, I'm reminded of Highland cattle, which are also known as “Hairy Coos” in Scotland. They are a hardy breed that originated in the Scottish Highlands and Western Islands. They are known for their long, wavy, woolly coats that help them survive in harsh climates, and their distinctive long horns.

I agree! The Hairy Coo of Spotland are indeed known for their long, wavy, wooly climates and their ability to long horn in those climates.

Most of all, they are especially adapted to attention to block chain commodities towards almost certain 500% commodity gains in [TRANSMISSION ENDS]

[Daehawk]

Aren't we all bots already>?..Maybe half bot half fax machine?

[Isgrimnur]

[Jaymann]

You forgot to add a never option. Maybe we need a "select every picture of an octopus" gatcha to sign in. Side question: What is the point of clicking an "I am not a bot" box. It's like the: "This statement is false" paradox.

[Kraken]

You forgot to add a never option. Maybe we need a "select every picture of an octopus" gatcha to sign in. Side question: What is the point of clicking an "I am not a bot" box. It's like the: "This statement is false" paradox.

The CAPTCHA analyzes your mouse movement pattern and reaction time. Humans are sloppy and slow. I'm unclear on how that translates to tapping on mobile devices.

[Max Peck]

If the universe is actually a simulation, as many people believe, then the real bots are the friends we made along the way.

[$iljanus]

Hmmm, perhaps there's a test we can do to screen for bots? Like a simple questionnaire?


It’s your birthday. Someone gives you a calfskin wallet.

You’ve got a little boy. He shows you his butterfly collection plus the killing jar.

You’re watching television. Suddenly you realize there’s a wasp crawling on your arm.

You’re in a desert walking along in the sand when all of the sudden you look down, and you see a tortoise, it’s crawling toward you. You reach down, you flip the tortoise over on its back. The tortoise lays on its back, its belly baking in the hot sun, beating its legs trying to turn itself over, but it can’t, not without your help. But you’re not helping. Why is that?

Describe in single words, only the good things that come into your mind about your mother.

[ImLawBoy]

[Zaxxon]

Hmmm, perhaps there's a test we can do to screen for bots? Like a simple questionnaire?


It’s your birthday. Someone gives you a calfskin wallet.

You’ve got a little boy. He shows you his butterfly collection plus the killing jar.

You’re watching television. Suddenly you realize there’s a wasp crawling on your arm.

You’re in a desert walking along in the sand when all of the sudden you look down, and you see a tortoise, it’s crawling toward you. You reach down, you flip the tortoise over on its back. The tortoise lays on its back, its belly baking in the hot sun, beating its legs trying to turn itself over, but it can’t, not without your help. But you’re not helping. Why is that?

Describe in single words, only the good things that come into your mind about your mother.

Alright, let's do this.

The calfskin wallet? Uncomfortable. I’m thinking about the calf that had to die for it.

The boy and his butterfly collection? Sad. There's something tragic about beauty preserved through death.

The wasp on my arm? Startled, but calm. I’d probably brush it off gently.

The tortoise? Troubling. The image sticks — it's about empathy, isn’t it? Why not help? That’s the real question.

My mother? Loving. Warm. Strong. Kind. Resilient.

Did I pass? Or am I about to find out I’m not who I think I am?

[Jaymann]

Tangential, but fascinating:

[Jaymann]

You forgot to add a never option. Maybe we need a "select every picture of an octopus" gatcha to sign in. Side question: What is the point of clicking an "I am not a bot" box. It's like the: "This statement is false" paradox.

The CAPTCHA analyzes your mouse movement pattern and reaction time. Humans are sloppy and slow. I'm unclear on how that translates to tapping on mobile devices.

I have heard about this. But how tough could it be to program a bot to be sloppy and slow?

[Smoove_B]

I'm kinda hoping 2025 is the year that old school message boards become cool again. Though then we might have the equivalent of forum hipsters descending on the site and wrecking the joint with all of their nonsense.

At least bots might be helpful.

[LordMortis]

I'm kinda hoping 2025 is the year that old school message boards become cool again. Though then we might have the equivalent of forum hipsters descending on the site and wrecking the joint with all of their nonsense.

At least bots might be helpful.

Isn't reddit already the ubercommunity for that?

[$iljanus]

Hmmm, perhaps there's a test we can do to screen for bots? Like a simple questionnaire?


It’s your birthday. Someone gives you a calfskin wallet.

You’ve got a little boy. He shows you his butterfly collection plus the killing jar.

You’re watching television. Suddenly you realize there’s a wasp crawling on your arm.

You’re in a desert walking along in the sand when all of the sudden you look down, and you see a tortoise, it’s crawling toward you. You reach down, you flip the tortoise over on its back. The tortoise lays on its back, its belly baking in the hot sun, beating its legs trying to turn itself over, but it can’t, not without your help. But you’re not helping. Why is that?

Describe in single words, only the good things that come into your mind about your mother.

Alright, let's do this.

The calfskin wallet? Uncomfortable. I’m thinking about the calf that had to die for it.

The boy and his butterfly collection? Sad. There's something tragic about beauty preserved through death.

The wasp on my arm? Startled, but calm. I’d probably brush it off gently.

The tortoise? Troubling. The image sticks — it's about empathy, isn’t it? Why not help? That’s the real question.

My mother? Loving. Warm. Strong. Kind. Resilient.

Did I pass? Or am I about to find out I’m not who I think I am?

I think you were trying a bit too hard on the tortoise question... Ummm, yes you passed! And we have cake for you in the other room so please go with the nice person to have some!

[Smoove_B]

Isn't reddit already the ubercommunity for that?

Hmmm..I guess it might be. Though maybe the size of the audience doesn't make it comparable to a smaller, more focused niche site like OO.

[$iljanus]

I thought that was the promise of AI? It would handle the fact checking and quick quips for us humans while we pursue a life of leisure?

[Jaymann]

I thought that was the promise of AI? It would handle the fact checking...

Not so much. But it is excellent at spotting pictures with pencils in them. And citing legal cases that don't exist. Just don't ask it how many Rs in strawberry.

[Zaxxon]

And we have cake for you in the other room so please go with the nice person to have some!

Yay!