In response to the 'State of discourse' thread that was posted yesterday: Can't we all just get along?

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4243106/posts ^

[Jim Robinson]

I've been asked to chime in, so I'm chiming. But you're not gonna like it. The state of discourse on FR is totally up to you. You know the guidelines and rules. I don't need to repeat them again and again and again. We are mostly adults here and mostly Christian conservatives. We all know how to behave in a mixed public setting. We don't need and don't want to be supervised.

Before you post that next profane post or personal attack just ask yourself, what would Jesus do.

Can't we all just get along?

Thank you all very much and God bless you.

[Elsie]

She is ANCIENT!

(Think of the days when a ASR-33 TTY was your terminal!)

[Elsie]

You
tell me about eliza computer theripist

Copilot
ELIZA is an early natural language processing computer program developed at MIT by Joseph Weizenbaum from 1964 to 1967. It simulated conversation by using a pattern matching and substitution methodology, giving users an illusion of understanding. The most famous script, DOCTOR, simulated a psychotherapist of the Rogerian school, reflecting back patients’ words with non-directional questions

Although ELIZA couldn’t truly understand, many early users attributed human-like feelings to it

When it first appeared, some people even mistook ELIZA for a human.

Quite the chatbot trailblazer!

[Elsie]

The source code was available and was easily modified to mess with your chums, friends or family.

Placing their name into the now modified Eliza’s ping file, you could tailor extra answers specifically to each individual.

Insults and corny ‘suggestions’ and inside information about them would really jack them around!

Those were the days!!

[Maudeen]

A word from the wise!

[Enterprise]

"Well, if you ever do, and I’m not around, you can look in the bible for yourself."

Thank you. Several hundred millions have been printed. I have one.

[Mr. K]

The problem is NOT with ‘the rules’, it is with a small group of individuals who repeatedly violate them without consequences.

After a bunch of complaints they should be banished until they grow up and learn some manners.

[Elsie]

#1 - every year!!

[no-to-illegals]

Best wishes Jim. If anyone believes I’ve wronged them. My apologies.

[Ms. AntiFeminazi]

Ha, the more things change the more they stay the same. 😉 I hope all is well Jim.

[Trump_Triumphant]

Thanks, Jim. God bless you.

[Elsie]

If anyone ELSE believes I’ve wronged them, I probably have.

[VictoryGal]

Well said, JimRob, God bless you

[blueplum]

“unworthy of redemption”

Jim - I’d argue against that all day long. The number of lives you’ve influenced in a positive way as captain of this forum is immeasurable. Stay well, FRiend.

Albion- thanks for the ping and remembering me despite my extended absence. Must have gotten hairy for Jim to say something but nice he did.

[Albion Wilde]

You’re very welcome, blueplum.

[unlearner]

Free Republic remains a rare place of refuge for Christian conservatives. Thank you, sir.

[jmacusa]

Luke 22:36.

[jmacusa]

Hello Jim and continued good health to you. The Hail Marys I've been saying must be working. I ain't so good. "No respect I tell ya! I told my doctor "Hey doc my skin turned all yellow, what should I do?! He said "Wear a brown tie!''.

[Jim Robinson]

Thanks. I’m not a doctor but I’d suggest you quit eating cheetos.

[jmacusa]

LOL!!