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How do we know that the people on reddit aren't talking to bots? Now, or in the future? what about lemmy?

Even If I am on a human instance that checks every account on PII, what about those other instances? How do I know as a server admin that I can trust another instance?

I don't talk about spam bots. Bots that resemble humans. Bots that use statistical information of real human beings on when and how often to post and comment (that is public knowledge on lemmy).

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I mean to build up a realistic bot takes time and effort. And then you need to do that for different topics AND different sides on these to build any sort of credibility in each to actually have an impact for the topic you want to push at some moment.

You can not use the same profile for everything, like to one moment push republican nonsense and then suddenly Dems. Or one company and then their competitor.

But the biggest thing is: most people are so stupid, it would be way too much effort. Trump got voted. Again. That is all you need to know about how easily people follow the most utter bullshit.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

in the pre llm era, I'd agree that it takes effort but reddit sold the comments and posts, and lemmy's stuff is all public and freely available. anyone can train bots.

I didn't think of bots with great reputation. Just simple bots for engagement. Bots that answer your question how to treat pimpels. bots sharing their made up experience with being vegan. bots commenting on funny memes. Not for pushing an agenda but for pushing real human engagement. keeping you on reddit. making you believe there are real people liking your meme, even if it sometimes just a smiley. If it is not feasible today, it will be tomorrow or in 10 years. Facebook will be able to create fake human images and fake timelines effortless.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Tap for spoilerDoctor Turing enters the chat

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I am human. I too poop out of my anus.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

There is 4 Rs in the word strawberry

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Idk what interest someone would have in making me if I were a bot

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I AM NOT A ROBOT.

I CAN PROVE IT.

WOULD A ROBOT PRETENDING TO BE A HUMAN INTENTIONALLY DROP THEIR CONN%~~~~~~#!!!!! No Carrier

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Lemmy is too niche to spend money on running bots. There’s no profit, nothing to achieve. Reddit, on the other hand…

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

That’s bot talk!

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Ask how many 'r's in the word 'strawberry'

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Atleast one

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I’m not a bot


We you like me to generate more responses to the original post?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Could a bot do this?

(You can't see me, but trust me, it's very impressive)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

I don't think there's an easy way to snuff out the more advanced chatbots.

The next possible step could be moderating in a way that messes with the bots possible goals. (Info gathering, division)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

I also often wonder the same thing….

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

My opinions and grammar are far too poor to be a bot.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

The grammar and spelling errors

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Does it make a difference if they're indistinguishable? With filter bubbles and echo chambers, it feels like maybe it doesn't matter what percentage is bots. Use the usual moderation tools for decency.

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