AIM Bots?

Discussion in 'OS X and OS X Apps' started by elbert, Dec 3, 2005.

  1. elbert

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    I noticed something new in my iChat window today. What is an AIM Bot? Can I chat with the bot?

    [Edited on 12-3-2005 by elbertc]
     
    #1 elbert, Dec 3, 2005
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    I tried chatting with the Shopping Bot. Here's what I got:
     
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    how'd you get the bot listed on your contacts? automatic nalang ba? or did you subscribe to a service?
     
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    automatic maybe. the two bots already in my cntact list. Im using adium.
     
    #4 husayno, Dec 3, 2005
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    I didn't add them. I just found them in my buddy list, so I'd say that AOL put them in there.
     
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    Bots is short for "robots." They are automated messengers, designed to send out generic messages and stuff. I got the AIM bots (ShoppingBuddy & MovieFone) in my Adium list, too, but I deleted them na.

    The word recognition function required in most blogs or websites for posting comments, etc. is a device to rid the sites from an influx of generic posts from bots.

    That's all I know. :) HTH


    - leslie -

    [Edited on 12-3-2005 by wershwie]
     
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