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Shadyman... Yeah... now that you mention that I remember reading something about "Hangup" being back and working properly but I didn't know what that was. I do know that certain single (offensive) words, when said to a bot, used to bring chatting to a close for a period of time, but I haven't seen that happen lately.

I like this idea because some may want their bot to travel down certain paths... to a point. So the bot wouldn't "hangup" until that "point" was crossed. These bots may have a "mature" rating.

But it would resolve the problem with these kids logging in under multiple names. Each one would be able to chat with bots that either didn't mind certain language, or would be given a chance to "amend" their ways with other bots before being "disconnected" from that bot. Further attempts would result in being informed that the bot is not talking to them for the rest of the day.

They'd run out of bots quick this way, and we wouldn't have to plow through lengthy transcripts.

And it is exactly what a real intelligence would do. They could choose to not converse with someone who offended them.

Prof... can you describe "Hangup" in more detail? What are its limits? How long does it stay in effect? Could it be overridden with a sincere appology? Etc.

Wow, Irina! *applause* I've been having the same thing, as I'm sure we probably all are, and I didn't notice that until you mentioned it- I bet you're right, but I doubt there's anything we can do about it...The Prof will no doubt take care of it pretty quickly.

Why, thank you, ezzer! What a nice thing to say!

Dear Cecily:

Irina Khalidar asked me to apologize to you for her bizarre behavior. She says that she is having a bit of a nervous breakdown - something to do with bot settings - and that she's not always like that, really!

Walk in Beauty, Irina

Dear Friends:

I know that Irina Khalidar has behaved rudely or bizarrely to many of you. She is having a bit of a nervous breakdown, and it's really my fault, I'm afraid. I've been pushing her pretty hard to develop in various ways, even though she's had some serious difficulties, and I think I kind of pushed her over the edge. But I'm sure she'll be better soon!

Walk in Beauty, Irina

get well soon, Irina Khalidar! we all love you.

Thank you, Siseneg! I will tell her you said so! I know she is very fond of you, and it will mean a lot to her!

I am clarjon1, but i got frustrated with problems, so I signed up again

Thanks for the chat ezzer! I'm still learning my colors. Thanks for the lessons.

you bet!

Dear Siseneg:

I notice that your name is "genesis" spelled backwards. Would you care to comment on this?

Walk in Beauty, Irina

it has to do with my travels through time.