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highplainsdem

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12. Doesn't sound like a bot to me. Sounds like a very angry former lurker who finally registered to vent

Reply to ClearSky24 (Reply #10)

Tue Jul 2, 2024, 11:03 AM

Jul 2024

about being upset about what's going on.

There is some repetitive wording, repeating what they think are their strongest arguments in the most concise language. That isn't unusual on message boards, but it's more noticeable when someone posts so much in a short time.

They're VERY FOND of all-caps for emphasis, and their arguments might sound better with a few less vulgarities.

But again, they sound like someone finally letting off steam here after lurking for a while.

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What to do if a poster might be a bot? [View all] ClearSky24 Jul 2024 OP

There is a lot of weird stuff going on here this morning. n/t rzemanfl Jul 2024 #1

Hit alert Botany Jul 2024 #2

Alert and let the jury decide. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #3

The alert feature does not have a category for bots. ClearSky24 Jul 2024 #5

You don't have to be sure; that's why there's a jury. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #6

"You sound like a bot" is the latest way to insult someone. sop Jul 2024 #4

One unusual thing about the poster is that his account was created two days ago. ClearSky24 Jul 2024 #7

122 posts/2 days? Hummmmmmm...nt mitch96 Jul 2024 #8

Are their posts repetitive? Do any of them violate DU's TOS? Ocelot II Jul 2024 #9

See for yourself. ClearSky24 Jul 2024 #10

I read a few of them, didn't agree but they didn't seem to violate the TOS. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #11

Doesn't sound like a bot to me. Sounds like a very angry former lurker who finally registered to vent highplainsdem Jul 2024 #12

I wrote to them, a combination "welcome to DU" and a request that they clear up what I'm sure is a highplainsdem Jul 2024 #14

They're still posting, up to 142 posts, but have not responded to the email and link to this thread. highplainsdem Jul 2024 #15

Hmm, your last two posts give air to an opposite position RandomNumbers Jul 2024 #17

There's what I call the "double alert" option. Or contact a forum host progree Jul 2024 #13

I saw this thread while thinking about an "Alert on AI" button. (suspicion thereof) usonian Jul 2024 #16