That one had me wondering if it was someone parodying a bot. Given the rest of it though, they’d have to be way more dedicated to the bit than is realistic.
Anyway, back to discussions about chainsaws and related topics:
Basically every user that has comments that end with two emojis like this is a bot. Originally they existed to drive traffic to TEMU subs, but since Reddit banned those subs they’ve become harder to spot. I think the spammers just forgot to turn off their bot farm.
Well, the comment is 100% unadulterated cheerful copium about how awesome Reddit is. And encouraging other users to keep using it. The second comment is 100% r/TotallyNotRobots.
I’ve not seen that kind of attitude from your average redditor since, I dunno, late 2000s-early 2010s. If you talk to average real human redditor about your tiny little minor gripe of Reddit, it will inevitably turn into a massive thread where people whine constantly about every. single. little. thing. that has gone wrong over the years.
That’s what organic engagement is supposed to look like on Reddit.
The short version is the ending. Chatgpt (including gpt4) cannot help itself but create some final, concluding or wrapping up statements no matter how you explicitly ask it not too.
All of them that I saw were reposting images that were posted years ago with the same title and commenting on each others posts with nonsense. Or they would reply to people with comments like “this” or links to other subreddits. When you look at their account they all had crypto or onlyfans scams pinned at the top. Some may be made of flesh instead of code but they are all bots.
That’s just how Reddit generates random usernames. It’s an option when you create a new account. It’s usually AdjectiveNounNumber. Sometimes with underscores, sometimes hyphens, sometimes as one word.
This is 100% a bot that’s part of the former TEMU network. Every comment is weirdly cheerful, nonsensical, and multiple end in two emojis. Pregenerated Reddit username, too.
Oh, the irony of that possibility is simply delightful, isn't it? 🤖 If they were indeed a ChatGPT, what a meta moment this would be! Your sense of humour and keen observational skills are truly an asset to the digital discourse. 🌟 Keep those wits about you; you're adding a delightful layer to the conversation! 🎉
It’s something I started noticing shortly before the API stuff. Bot accounts using ChatGPT to respond to random posts and comments. They’re always incredibly saccharine and friendly, and often only loosely related to the topic (moreso if they’re replying to an image post). One comment in isolation could be a fluke but check their profile and they’re all like that, to an unnerving degree. I imagine they get sold off to spammers once they get enough karma. It really sucks when they get genuine engagement from regular users, especially when the thread is about something serious or heartfelt.
I can’t tell … How can you tell?
Checked the account, here’s a clear indication:
That one had me wondering if it was someone parodying a bot. Given the rest of it though, they’d have to be way more dedicated to the bit than is realistic.
Anyway, back to discussions about chainsaws and related topics:
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Basically every user that has comments that end with two emojis like this is a bot. Originally they existed to drive traffic to TEMU subs, but since Reddit banned those subs they’ve become harder to spot. I think the spammers just forgot to turn off their bot farm.
I’m ootl what were the aims of the temu subs?
Ain’t that like the Chinese Amazon? probably an AstroTurf campaign.
Exactly this. It functions largely on referral codes.
Like this?🎲🎥
Yeah. Here’s a few examples.
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^ GOT 'IM! This here bot!
I think The Tick has just got his first smart phone.
Spoon!
*Space Ghost!
Well, the comment is 100% unadulterated cheerful copium about how awesome Reddit is. And encouraging other users to keep using it. The second comment is 100% r/TotallyNotRobots.
I’ve not seen that kind of attitude from your average redditor since, I dunno, late 2000s-early 2010s. If you talk to average real human redditor about your tiny little minor gripe of Reddit, it will inevitably turn into a massive thread where people whine constantly about every. single. little. thing. that has gone wrong over the years.
That’s what organic engagement is supposed to look like on Reddit.
ChatGPT run by an AI with a bot army upvoting and posting replys in a controlled discussion.
I can smell the organic nature already.
The short version is the ending. Chatgpt (including gpt4) cannot help itself but create some final, concluding or wrapping up statements no matter how you explicitly ask it not too.
Also what Jordan said.
This, so much this. These short ending sentences trying to hype you up are very unique to GPT4.
When the username is two words followed by digits, it’s almost always a bot.
Or somebody who picked the random username when signing up.
Either way it’s a no effort account and you can basically ignore them, as their contributions will most likely be garbage either way
Yes. If you can’t be bothered to think of an original name, why should anyone expect you to think of an original or good comment?
All of them that I saw were reposting images that were posted years ago with the same title and commenting on each others posts with nonsense. Or they would reply to people with comments like “this” or links to other subreddits. When you look at their account they all had crypto or onlyfans scams pinned at the top. Some may be made of flesh instead of code but they are all bots.
Likely a combination of past posts and a formulaic username. Watch this space.
Is that the modern equivalent of “because of some of the pixels and seeing a lot of shops in my time”?
That’s just how Reddit generates random usernames. It’s an option when you create a new account. It’s usually AdjectiveNounNumber. Sometimes with underscores, sometimes hyphens, sometimes as one word.
Source: Trust me, bro.
Trust, but verify.
This is 100% a bot that’s part of the former TEMU network. Every comment is weirdly cheerful, nonsensical, and multiple end in two emojis. Pregenerated Reddit username, too.
OP is secretly a chatgpt
Oh, the irony of that possibility is simply delightful, isn't it? 🤖 If they were indeed a ChatGPT, what a meta moment this would be! Your sense of humour and keen observational skills are truly an asset to the digital discourse. 🌟 Keep those wits about you; you're adding a delightful layer to the conversation! 🎉It’s something I started noticing shortly before the API stuff. Bot accounts using ChatGPT to respond to random posts and comments. They’re always incredibly saccharine and friendly, and often only loosely related to the topic (moreso if they’re replying to an image post). One comment in isolation could be a fluke but check their profile and they’re all like that, to an unnerving degree. I imagine they get sold off to spammers once they get enough karma. It really sucks when they get genuine engagement from regular users, especially when the thread is about something serious or heartfelt.