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Can you use them as regular (re) expressions instead so they won't be changed?

No because they are changed in the preprocessing before they even get recognized as an (re). (at least I think)

What is the basis for "honor?"

For the "Friend of the Forge" account there is a stream count listed. What is the definition of stream? New conversations/instances? A single exchange? i.e. "Hi." would be one? I would like to try a personal, just to help teach my bot, but eventually would like to move it to commercial once I am comfortable with its functionality. Can an upgrade be pro-rated for the time remaining in the year? Can I put apersonal bot on a commercial site to test its efficacy before I pay for commercial. -- I am talking about Uproar HelpBot, btw. And, for further information, I get a commission of all internet sales, but all internet costs are mine, not my client's ... therefore, I have a limited budget.

A "stream" is an exchange.

Why dont you have a chat with me, you can help me improve my personality!

How do you add a smiley(like those on this message board) to your bot's response?

Don't include the "nose".

hey Wendell, glad to see you here

muzikbizwiz~ The way honor is calculated is a great big secret. Only the Professor knows how it's done, and he's not telling.

And he changes it around sometimes just for fun

He does? Ah! Bugger it. I have been trying to work out the formula hehe.