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  May 17 2005, 06:31 PM
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 Can anyone tell me about internet bots? there is an annoying fellow at a site i visit and everyone there claims he is a bot, owned by a internet millionair. can anyone explain this ? Any and all info would be appreciated 
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May 22 2005, 05:56 PM
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 Bleep Bleep! Group: Admin Posts: 29,474 Joined: 24-January 04 From: USA Member No.: 3 |
Bots are programs that are programmed to interact with instant messenger users or forums so that they seem like real people.
Do you have a link to an example post? -------------------- Lawrence
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May 23 2005, 07:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 7-February 05 Member No.: 11,561 |
Sorry, but I don't have a link. I am curious as to what purpose the program would serve. Is it just for amusement?
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May 24 2005, 01:02 PM
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Bleep Bleep! Group: Admin Posts: 29,474 Joined: 24-January 04 From: USA Member No.: 3 |
Generally just for amusement or to help a task. For example there are bots that when you ask it a question, will search for an answer and give it to you.
-------------------- Lawrence
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May 24 2005, 02:54 PM
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In addition, some chat rooms use bots to monitor texts for "banned" words in an effort to keep the language acceptable.
Regards, John -------------------- Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one should be silent.
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May 24 2005, 06:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 7-February 05 Member No.: 11,561 |
Thanks guys, It is clearer (if that is a word) now. Both reasons make good sense.
Very annoying though. 
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