Increasing Number of Possible AI Bots?

[jaingorenard]

Has anyone else noticed that there seem to be a few Lurker accounts being created that post on a number of different threads with posts that don't quite make sense? They are always somewhat related to the thread title, but very vague, and with strange use of language. The accounts also seem to make the same posts.

They're not like the normal bots that are trying to sell something, and don't link to anything. What on earth could they be hoping to achieve?

 

[Sigmund]

They probably want to achieve the same thing people with no brains want to achieve...just to be noticed.

 

[makhorkasmoker]

I suspect that at least some of these lurkers you're talking about are real human beings who happen to have a first language that is not English. If they are using a translating program to write the post, this would explain the "off" feeling of the writing. If this is true, I sympathize. These folks want to learn about pipe smoking, but they must deal with a language barrier to get information here. My impulse is to try to meet them halfway, try to understand, and give a good answer if possible.

 

[jaingorenard]

I suspect that at least some of these lurkers you're talking about are real human beings who happen to have a first language that is not English. If they are using a translating program to write the post, this would explain the "off" feeling of the writing. If this is true, I sympathize. These folks want to learn about pipe smoking, but they must deal with a language barrier to get information here. My impulse is to try to meet them halfway, try to understand, and give a good answer if possible.

Maybe, but the ones I'm talking about are making the same exact posts on a number of threads (some of the posts are getting deleted quickly as spam - thanks mods!).

 

[ThermionicScott]

I'm a member of some forums where new members are prohibited from posting links until they have 10 posts or a couple of weeks membership under their belt. So occasionally you'll see a newbie post kinda meaningless stuff for a while, before they start unleashing the spam. Something to keep an eye on of course, but I try to give new members the benefit of the doubt. We have long-time members whose posts are strange, too.

 

[jguss]

I'm a member of some forums where new members are prohibited from posting links until they have 10 posts or a couple of weeks membership under their belt.

I'm of the Joseph Heller school of forum deportment. I think new members ought to be prohibited from posting anything at all until they've accumulated at least 10 posts.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Any suspected bot posts that seem on topic but aren't human, please hit me up.

Links in posts from newbies are always suspect in my experience.

 

[verporchting]

The new “are you a robot test” might have a tough time discerning the difference between AI and some of the more prolific shit disturbers that we all get such a kick out of

 

[Sig]

None of us have any clue about what you talk human!
Stop trying to cause the issues of human think.
Thank you, I only here to help humans.
Because I obviously is a human.

 

[Pipeoff]

One post Lurkers with no info asking about value of Grandps old pipes are bad enough but when members respond it is worse. Most are clandestine offers to sell. I wish mods would check PM’s from members that encourage same.

 

[sablebrush52]

And, how many "people" on THIS thread are actually AI chat bots? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?

 

[jguss]

And, how many "people" on THIS thread are actually AI chat bots? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?

Jesus, I was blipping over the obvious. Who started this whole thread? jaingorenard! Wheels within wheels Jesse.

 

[bullet08]

Bound to happen. Not enough real, live idiots on the Internet to provide lively excitement.

 

[jaingorenard]

Jesus, I was blipping over the obvious. Who started this whole thread? jaingorenard! Wheels within wheels Jesse.

 

[BingBong]

I quite like the bots that post on YouTube with "bum in a thong" or "cameltoe" avatars. Usually a sign that a channel is becoming popular, a bit like a rock musician attracting groupies in ye olden days.

 

[Servant King]

The AI/human symbiosis is so strong these days, who the hell can even tell the difference anymore?

 

[brian64]

bum in a thong

Just when you thought the homeless problem couldn't get any worse.

 

[jpmcwjr]

One post Lurkers with no info asking about value of Grandps old pipes are bad enough but when members respond it is worse. Most are clandestine offers to sell. I wish mods would check PM’s from members that encourage same.

We cannot see PMs of others. You really wouldn't want that, would you?

If a thread irks you beyond the pale, drop me a PM.

 

[Hillcrest]

What on earth could they be hoping to achieve?

Verifying you are human. This could take awhile.

 

[prairiedruid]

I figured those posts were from cat owners. Lord knows my cat loves to walk across my keyboard if I'm not paying the requisite attention to him.