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Are you less likely to comment on a bot post? (lemmy.world)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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I've found that I am. I sometimes write a reply, see that it was posted by an RSS bot, and delete the draft. OP doesn't exist so what's the point?

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[–] 5 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Why would anyone knowingly reply to a bot? Other than to warn others that it's a bot.

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  • [–] 15 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    I can think of one reason. Instead of replying to the poster you can make a comment for the benefit of other readers, that could start a conversation between commenters.

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  • [–] 5 points 10 months ago

    This is why I have no hesitation while commenting on a bot's post. I have seen plenty of good conversation started under a bot post. My comment is not directed at OP, it is directed at anybody reading it.

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  • [–] [S] 5 points 10 months ago

    RSS bots definitely get replies. The comments section on Lemmy is often just a space for discussion on what was posted but when it's a bot, I never want to "start the conversation"

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