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This point still stands:

The problem with self replicating nannys, is what happens should ONE fail to stop reproducing when it's supposed to? The decendants could sequester all of some critical resource (nacent oxygen for example) before it could be stopped.

[Zon]

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This point still stands:

The problem with self replicating nannys, is what happens should ONE fail to stop reproducing when it's supposed to? The decendants could sequester all of some critical resource (nacent oxygen for example) before it could be stopped.

Man your reading comprehension is poor. I never disagreed and gave two quotes. One showing how certain replicators could be contained and another quote showing that misuse was a concern. Read the links I posted and see for yourself.

Here's one. Foresight Guidelines for MNT Development Go read the darn thing. And try to comprehend what you're reading.