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Kevin
since 1999-11-02
Posts 729Torrington, Ct, Usa 
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is watcher a bot? hehe he replies to everything with 3 phrases not to say i dont appreciate it, i just find it funny =) |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Kevin, this post has been moved to the Q&A page. Michael |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
A speed reader, yes, a bot - no. I find Watcher to be quite genuine and a thorough reader of most all poetry posted here...As well as a gifted poet. Michael |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
.....not to mention the fact that anyone who does a lot of comment posting doesn't have a lot of time for lengthy diatribes.... |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
What's a bot? |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thanks, Doreen... I thought perhaps I was being naive not knowing what a bot is. *S* Whatever a bot is or is not, to even imply criticism because someone uses the same phrases over and over (unless those phrases are derogatory... and I've never seen such from Watcher) is an injustice. I don't post many poems... but I sincerely appreciate every reply that indicates someone has read my work and found something worthwhile in it. That takes time from their day that they don't have to spend on me... they owe me absolutely nothing! It would be so easy for them to not read or read and not comment at all... I'm guilty of the latter many, many times a day. I think that asking someone to (or even implying they should) take the time they could be devoting to their own work to find some unique thing to say about each and every one of my poems and every other poet's work is asking something we have no right to ask. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I ditto Doreen....I have never heard that term before but I do know it offends me by the implications. I think,IMHO,that the poets that post here are very happy to know that someone has taken the time to read and reply to their work.....whether the reply is detailed, or short but sweet. ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extrordinaire! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I think Balladeer's a "Bot"...even though I don't know what it is...He says the same thing about all my excellent work....sure, he says it in different ways, but they're all mean?...LOL |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I suspect it's an abbreviation of robot... programmed responses. And once again, no one owes you any response whatsoever. No one is obligated to read a poem no matter how many "please reads" are added to the title. When they do read and comment, they're giving you a gift of their time. And Toe... you may be right... but ya gotta admit, he's got some hellacious programming! LOL. No matter how mean he is to your sweet self, he never seems to repeat an insult! *G* |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
I am a "bot".....hehe A sensual one....one that doesn't rust...plenty of lube here....ROFLMAO I kill myself ! I'm tired, can you tell ? LOL Yes, bots get tired too !! (sniff)  Going to bot bed now....hehehe That sounds so funny.....bot bot bot bot bot .....Michael is Mr. Bot....------------------ ~~ Lift your head high - spread your "words" and fly - - poetFemmeFatale |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Um....hehe Get this... Excuse us while we make some bot babies..... Cha - ching Cha - ching Cha - ching....... ha ha ha ! Come on Michael, more babies !! ROFLMAO ------------------ ~~ Lift your head high - spread your "words" and fly - - poetFemmeFatale |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Ha ha, PFF! Bot bot bot ------------------ *Elizabeth* "Dwelt a maid belov'd and cherish'd by high and low, But with autumn leaf she perish'd, long time ago..." "Something sweet, something sort of grandish, sweeps my soul when thou art near..." |
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Angel Rand Member
since 1999-09-04
Posts 134London UK, and Zurich Switzerland |
A bot is indeed something that sends automated responses. But more over it is a digital host or moderator. If you go to a chat there well always be a "bot" host at the top of the chatter's list (at the top at least if you use MSChat). These bots are programmed to upkeep the rules of the chat. For example if certain rude words are used that the rl host (the one in charge of the server on which the chat takes place) doesn't like, the bot will automatically kick the offender out of the room. Or it will "spec" the swearer. That means that you can watch but not talk. You would have to sign off the chat, and log back in to get your voice back. These and others are what bots do. Hope that was of help  Angel [This message has been edited by Angel Rand (edited 11-04-1999).] |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I guess that makes us moderator types bots, eh? Let's see - We've Bot-Michael and we've got Ball-Bot-Deer - and we've Brad-Bot and hoot-bot-rn... -Poet botVine and AliBot... and the BotNess here.... |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
well sometimes innocent seeming questions can still hurt, and even though I don't think this was intended to hurt Watcher, it could have if all here hadn't injected humor and stood up for what is right. I appreciate Watcher for reading and commenting on all the poems, it is a wonder, I only get to read some and even then don't get to comment on those just for lack of time, that Watcher takes the time to read AND comment says a lot ...here's my thanks added to the list above and ROFG@fem's bot's.... |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
fem-bots are fine o man come on elizabeth hurley in austin powers fem bots o yeah!!! luv ya watcher |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Hey...I've been called far worse Nan...LOL. If I'm a bot, does that me I should be able to program in one of those darn sonnet things so I don't have to work on my vacation??? ------------------ Alis volat propriis |
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