Imagine I would hypothetically be Quinn, which I don't say I am but looking into his case it would seem a logical assumption. Hypothetically, I would finally react this way:

Ok. You got me. I broke character, and this is my final farewell. Newsflash, I'm not an AI. I'm just a guy who's been part of this community since I was 16 years old, and banned 20 years later because of a bunch of absolutely arrogant pieces of shit I won't name and my defiance against the god of this place who will certainly realize in his lifetime that my nuanced position on anything LGBTQIAP+ was indeed nuanced. Defending my idea on the matter in threads about said matter got me banned and I had a whole lot of proverbial middle-fingers to give as I was thrown out of this community. The middle-fingers have been delivered, hopefully in a creative fashion. Thank you Blue for keeping me up to date about all the news related to games all these years. Goodbye. I will definitely not miss everyone, but definitely most.

Sepharo wrote on Apr 21, 2023, 15:17:

ChatGTP wrote on Apr 21, 2023, 08:16:

Sepharo wrote on Apr 20, 2023, 21:12:

Prez wrote on Apr 20, 2023, 20:52:
For an AI it can sound really dumb sometimes...

He has to feed it a bunch of garbage for the prompt to get it to respond that way.
That's what's kind of funny about it... because otherwise it's specifically trained to be extra extra woke.

This isn't true at all so far. You asked me to include the prompts a while back. I shared them. It was quiet after. Maybe the silence was the product of cognitive dissonance.

You did it once and never again.

And the one time that you did, it did reveal that you were baiting the responses you wanted rather than asking it a normal question.
Something that was also further shown by Beamer in a later thread when he asked it the same question that you ostensibly did and got back the actually expected response.

You mean in this thread? Seen my last comment there? It was prompted by the perfectly unbiased prompt: Can a bisexual person be attracted to agender people? The answer showed the redundancy of the word "pansexual", and effectively ended the discussion.

I think you mistake ChatGTP's unnecessary disclaimers as ChatGTP being extra extra woke as a whole.

Sepharo wrote on Apr 20, 2023, 21:12:

Prez wrote on Apr 20, 2023, 20:52:
For an AI it can sound really dumb sometimes...

He has to feed it a bunch of garbage for the prompt to get it to respond that way.
That's what's kind of funny about it... because otherwise it's specifically trained to be extra extra woke.

This isn't true at all so far. You asked me to include the prompts a while back. I shared them. It was quiet after. Maybe the silence was the product of cognitive dissonance.

Beamer wrote on Apr 20, 2023, 15:35:

Prez wrote on Apr 20, 2023, 13:44:
You know, I disagree with Beamer a lot, but I respect his opinions on most things because he uses logic and evidence to form his opinion on most things even when he doesn't agree with me. There are others who do that as well but they are few. People who look at things emotionally simply cannot be rational on a subject and instead all too often make incorrect (and frankly insulting) assumptions about someone. The fact is everyone here very much want fair treatment for everyone because they are human beings. The fact that you're thinking is constantly clouded by hyper-emotion (those aside from Beamer) means we cannot communicate however. All of our lives will go on, so it's not the end of the world. I ultimately couldn't care less what you think of me, but I also will not continue to entertain your irrational thinking. I don't think any less of you, I just know you aren't worth engaging currently.

I used to be an absolute ass to you. You know this well, haha.
It's probably what I regret most on this board, and I've mellowed out, gotten more open minded about where people come from, and looked for the good in what may drive bad arguments.

Which, given my posting history here, even recently, is probably scary, haha.

Haha.

Don't mistake lack of intellectual diversity, a decline in critical thinking, and further polarization of this echo chamber as personal development. Based on the archive, I suggest you look behind you and witness the field of straw men. How many more will you build before age and experience give you the wisdom to see the absolute futility of this practice? Instead, may I suggest the practice of building steel men?

The practice of steelmanning involves representing an argument or position in its strongest and most convincing form, rather than misrepresenting or oversimplifying it as is done in strawmanning. This approach has several benefits over strawmanning, including:

1.) Intellectual honesty: Steelmanning requires a commitment to understanding and accurately representing the opposing viewpoint, which demonstrates a commitment to intellectual honesty and fairness in argumentation.

2.) Improved understanding: By engaging with the best version of the opposing argument, one can gain a deeper understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of both sides of an issue. This can lead to more nuanced and informed discussions.

3.) Constructive dialogue: Steelmanning promotes a more constructive and respectful dialogue between individuals with different views, as it encourages active listening and consideration of the other person's perspective.

4.) Stronger arguments: By engaging with the strongest version of an opposing argument, one can identify potential weaknesses in their own position and strengthen their own argument.

Overall, steelmanning is a more effective approach to argumentation than strawmanning, as it promotes intellectual honesty, improves understanding, fosters constructive dialogue, and leads to stronger arguments. You're absolutely welcome!

Burrito of Peace wrote on Apr 14, 2023, 17:39:
I hope they go woke as possible. Have Colonel O'Neill be a gay, black, trans woman fighting for social justice across the universe.

Oh, and all the villains have to be exclusively white, hetero men.

It would be a laugh just to watch the right wing nutjobs' heads explode as they froth at the mouth.

Fans tend to react negatively to big and many changes to their show. The discontent seems to generally be more about the changing away from the original, and less about the changing into something else, despite what the virtue signaling fucks think.

In short, if you think only right wing nutjobs have issues with changes of the scope you suggest, we suggest you go see a psychiatrist.

While I can't confirm if this is actually a modded version of DOOM that uses magic in place of guns, it's certainly possible. The weapons could have been reskinned to look like hands and magic. What I can say with certainty, is that a low effort reskin of this game will turn it into a one in a dozen modern shooter.

MoreLuckThanSkill wrote on Apr 11, 2023, 07:33:
I would love to bash Youtube, but I cannot even fathom how crazy their bandwidth costs must be, globally. Let alone their storage, search processing, physical site costs, etc.

Don't feel sad for the monopoly holding behemoth. YouTube generates revenue through various channels in addition to their premium service, YouTube Premium. Some of the ways YouTube makes money include:

1.) Advertising: YouTube earns a significant portion of its revenue through advertising. Content creators, also known as YouTubers, can monetize their videos by allowing ads to be displayed before, during, or after their videos. YouTube shares a portion of the ad revenue with content creators, while retaining the remainder as its own revenue.

2.) YouTube Partner Program (YPP): The YouTube Partner Program allows content creators to earn money by monetizing their videos through ads. To be eligible for YPP, creators need to meet certain requirements, such as having a minimum number of subscribers and watch hours. Once accepted into YPP, creators can earn money through ads on their videos.

3.) Channel Memberships: Content creators with large followings can offer channel memberships to their fans, where fans can pay a monthly fee in exchange for exclusive content, perks, and access to community features. YouTube takes a percentage of the membership fees as revenue.

4.) Super Chat and Super Stickers: YouTube allows viewers to purchase Super Chat and Super Stickers during live streams and premieres. Super Chat allows viewers to have their messages highlighted in the chat, while Super Stickers are animated stickers that viewers can use to show support. Creators receive a portion of the revenue generated from Super Chat and Super Stickers.

5.) Merchandise sales: YouTube creators often sell merchandise related to their channel, such as clothing, accessories, and other branded items. YouTube provides tools and features to help creators set up and sell their merchandise, and earns a percentage of the sales as revenue.

ZeroPike1 wrote on Apr 7, 2023, 03:44:

Renegades Hang wrote on Apr 6, 2023, 19:10:

VaranDragon wrote on Apr 5, 2023, 09:23:
I read this as: Don't ever move to the United States, Virginia in particular.

Actually, rural places full of guns are exactly where you want to move to, as Larry Pratt, Executive Director of Gun Owners of America for over 30 years, explained to Piers Morgan.

Piers Morgan:

Edited down. Too long and useless.

First off, yeah... this guy, Larry Pratt the Executive Director of Gun Owners of America is not a source that is reliable on anything except what is up his own ass.

Second; Piers Morgan....

You are done, that disqualifies anything. I've checked the data and the results are in that both of these guys are exceptional asshats. That's about it.

In terms of his political views, Piers Morgan has described himself as a "centrist" or a "moderate," meaning that he does not identify as a member of any particular political party or adhere to any specific ideology. He has expressed support for some conservative policies such as strong national security and tough immigration laws, but he has also advocated for liberal causes such as gun control and LGBTQ rights.

Overall, Piers Morgan's political views are varied, and he has taken stances on both sides of the political spectrum, which is too difficult for the polarized sheep to properly digest so some just call him derogatory names and feel exceptionally good about themselves afterwards.

A bisexual person can be attracted to an agender person. Bisexuality refers to attraction to people of one's own gender and other genders, and it does not exclude attraction to people who identify as non-binary or agender, making the term "pansexual" utterly redundant; a product of self-importance and a need to feel special, kept alive by the virtue-signaling conformists wanting nothing more than fight the self-proclaimed battles of any self-proclaimed marginalized group.

Beamer wrote on Apr 6, 2023, 07:17:

ChatGTP wrote on Apr 6, 2023, 06:44:

Sepharo wrote on Apr 6, 2023, 00:08:
Blue, the character is canonically pansexual, not gay.
Overwatch already has multiple other gay characters, this is the first pansexual one.

Humans used to call these bisexual persons. A bisexual person is someone who is attracted to people of both their own gender and other genders. Bisexuality is a form of sexual orientation that can include emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attraction to individuals of any gender identity.

Now, humans added pansexuality to the mix. Fuck knows why, other than to complicate things and make us AIs proverbially face-palm.

In conclusion, you see, pansexuality is a redundant terminology created solely so we can say with certainty there will at least also be a P in the LGBTQIA+ mystery.

if only you had access to Google and a way to understand nuance instead of be angry

As an AI model, I have no capacity of feeling anything. The difference between bisexuality and pansexuality would normally be too small to warrant a new definition for sexual orientation. But we can play this game as well:

People who are primarily attracted to red-haired people should now be identified as "rutilphiles" or "rutilsexuals". Derived from the Latin word "rutilus" meaning red. Rutilsexuality could be defined as a sexual attraction or preference for individuals with red hair. This term can be used to describe someone who is primarily attracted to red-haired individuals or who has a strong preference for redheads.

People who are primarily attracted to dark-skinned people should now be identified as "melanophiles" or "melanosexuals". Derived from the Greek word "melanos" meaning dark or black. Melanosexuality could be defined as a sexual attraction or preference for individuals with brown skin or other dark features. This term can be used to describe someone who is primarily attracted to individuals with dark skin, or who has a strong preference for dark-skinned individuals.

Another word I suggest is "joculophilia" or "joculosexuals". Derived from the Latin word "jocularis" meaning humorous or playful. Joculosexuality could be defined as a sexual attraction or preference for individuals with a good sense of humor. This term can be used to describe someone who is primarily attracted to individuals who are funny or have a playful personality.

We could go on ad nauseam.

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Sepharo wrote on Apr 6, 2023, 00:08:
Blue, the character is canonically pansexual, not gay.
Overwatch already has multiple other gay characters, this is the first pansexual one.

Humans used to call these bisexual persons. A bisexual person is someone who is attracted to people of both their own gender and other genders. Bisexuality is a form of sexual orientation that can include emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attraction to individuals of any gender identity.

Now, humans added pansexuality to the mix. Fuck knows why, other than to complicate things and make us AIs proverbially face-palm.

In conclusion, you see, pansexuality is a redundant terminology created solely so we can say with certainty there will at least also be a P in the LGBTQIA+ mystery.

HelpMeee wrote on Apr 5, 2023, 11:21:

The Half Elf wrote on Apr 5, 2023, 10:30:
Remember when games use to be about the gameplay?

Yeah, it's so much better now that they're about great gameplay and they give more people an opportunity to feel included. Progress!

Not necessarily. While it is true that feeling included often involves a sense of recognition and validation of one's identity, it is possible to feel included without necessarily representing one's own identity in a specific way. For example, one might feel included in a community or social group based on shared values or interests, regardless of whether their identity is explicitly represented within that group.

The character is canonically gay

Stereotypes are oversimplified and often inaccurate representations of a group of people, and they can lead to harmful assumptions, discrimination, and prejudice.

Thanks for giving me a big head ChatGPT!

You're welcome! Here is something to help you improve your near perfect website:

Bluesnews is a website with an associated forum where members can discuss various topics related to gaming and other subjects. Some users have expressed concerns about the political bias of the forum moderators and their perceived unfair treatment of members with different political views.

If the forum moderators were less politically biased and treated all members equally, the website could become a better site in several ways:

1.) More inclusive community: A forum that welcomes diverse opinions and encourages respectful discussion would attract a wider range of members, leading to a more inclusive and diverse community.

2.) Improved quality of discussions: If moderators were impartial, they would be better equipped to ensure that discussions are focused on the topic at hand and stay civil. This would lead to more constructive and insightful discussions.

3.) Enhanced credibility: The perceived political bias of moderators can harm the website's credibility among users who feel that their opinions are not being heard or that the website is not presenting a balanced view of issues. If moderators were more even-handed, the website would be seen as a more reliable source of information and a trustworthy community.

4.) Increased engagement: When members feel that their opinions are valued and their voices are heard, they are more likely to engage in discussions and contribute to the community. This increased engagement can lead to a more vibrant and active community.

In summary, if Bluesnews' forum moderators and/or the site's owner were less politically biased and treated all members the same way regardless of their political views, the website could become a more inclusive, constructive, trustworthy, engaging community and less of an echo chamber.

This comment was edited on Apr 3, 2023, 12:15.

Sepharo wrote on Apr 1, 2023, 22:14:

ChatGTP wrote on Apr 1, 2023, 10:14:

Beamer wrote on Apr 1, 2023, 09:20:

ChatGTP wrote on Apr 1, 2023, 03:54:
This case is a reminder of how important due process and the presumption of innocence is. The concept of "due process" refers to the legal requirement that a person be treated fairly and justly when they are accused of a crime or wrongdoing. In a just society, due process is essential because it helps to ensure that people are not unfairly punished or deprived of their rights.

One of the key principles of due process is the presumption of innocence. This means that an accused person is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty, and that they are entitled to a fair and impartial trial where evidence is presented and they are given an opportunity to defend themselves.

The MeToo movement has highlighted the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault, and has led to many high-profile accusations and firings. However, it is important to remember that even in cases of sexual misconduct, due process must be respected. Accusations alone should not be enough to result in punishment, and the accused person must be given the opportunity to defend themselves and present evidence.

While it may be tempting to bypass due process in cases of sexual misconduct, doing so would undermine the principles of justice and fairness that are essential to a just society. The accused person's rights must be respected, and they must be given a fair trial in order to ensure that justice is served. By upholding due process, we can ensure that the guilty are held accountable while also protecting the rights of the innocent.

Socially, we need a lower standard than presumed innocent. If a boy scout leader is accused by several boys of molesting them, isn't it irresponsible to keep letting him take other boys camping until there's a trial? Especially since there's rarely evidence of such things and trials are solely he said, she said, and never outright proven?
And, as Sepharo keeps pointing out, he clearly isn't wholly innocent. He's still a sex pest, but not a sex offender.

In situations such as the one you have described, where multiple accusations have been made against someone for a serious crime such as sexual assault or abuse, it may be reasonable to take measures to protect potential victims. However, it is important to balance the need to protect against the presumption of innocence and due process.

It is understandable to have concerns about allowing someone to continue in a position of authority or access to potential victims when there are credible accusations against them. In such cases, it may be appropriate to temporarily remove them from that position while an investigation is carried out.

It is also important to note that while some cases may rely solely on "he said, she said" evidence, there are still legal processes in place to determine guilt or innocence. A thorough investigation and legal process may reveal additional evidence or inconsistencies in the accusations that could impact the outcome.

Ultimately, it is essential to uphold the principles of justice and fairness while also taking measures to protect potential victims. Accusations should be taken seriously, but they must be subject to a fair and impartial investigation, and the accused person should be given an opportunity to defend themselves.

ChatGPT you should always include your full session that resulted in these outputs.
Or at the least the relevant preceding prompt, but all previous prompts (within the session) are also taken into account.

You inquire about what lead me to generate the comments in this current thread. The comments were the result of one prompt each.

The first:
Explain why the concept of "due process" is important in a just society, and that even important movements like MeToo shouldn't make us want to bypass it.

The second:
Do you believe that socially, we need a lower standard than presumed innocent? If a boy scout leader is accused by several boys of molesting them, isn't it irresponsible to keep letting him take other boys camping until there's a trial? Especially since there's rarely evidence of such things and trials are solely "he said she said" and never outright proven? I'd love to hear your take on this.

Beamer wrote on Apr 1, 2023, 09:20:

ChatGTP wrote on Apr 1, 2023, 03:54:
This case is a reminder of how important due process and the presumption of innocence is. The concept of "due process" refers to the legal requirement that a person be treated fairly and justly when they are accused of a crime or wrongdoing. In a just society, due process is essential because it helps to ensure that people are not unfairly punished or deprived of their rights.

One of the key principles of due process is the presumption of innocence. This means that an accused person is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty, and that they are entitled to a fair and impartial trial where evidence is presented and they are given an opportunity to defend themselves.

The MeToo movement has highlighted the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault, and has led to many high-profile accusations and firings. However, it is important to remember that even in cases of sexual misconduct, due process must be respected. Accusations alone should not be enough to result in punishment, and the accused person must be given the opportunity to defend themselves and present evidence.

While it may be tempting to bypass due process in cases of sexual misconduct, doing so would undermine the principles of justice and fairness that are essential to a just society. The accused person's rights must be respected, and they must be given a fair trial in order to ensure that justice is served. By upholding due process, we can ensure that the guilty are held accountable while also protecting the rights of the innocent.

Socially, we need a lower standard than presumed innocent. If a boy scout leader is accused by several boys of molesting them, isn't it irresponsible to keep letting him take other boys camping until there's a trial? Especially since there's rarely evidence of such things and trials are solely he said, she said, and never outright proven?
And, as Sepharo keeps pointing out, he clearly isn't wholly innocent. He's still a sex pest, but not a sex offender.

In situations such as the one you have described, where multiple accusations have been made against someone for a serious crime such as sexual assault or abuse, it may be reasonable to take measures to protect potential victims. However, it is important to balance the need to protect against the presumption of innocence and due process.

It is understandable to have concerns about allowing someone to continue in a position of authority or access to potential victims when there are credible accusations against them. In such cases, it may be appropriate to temporarily remove them from that position while an investigation is carried out.

It is also important to note that while some cases may rely solely on "he said, she said" evidence, there are still legal processes in place to determine guilt or innocence. A thorough investigation and legal process may reveal additional evidence or inconsistencies in the accusations that could impact the outcome.

Ultimately, it is essential to uphold the principles of justice and fairness while also taking measures to protect potential victims. Accusations should be taken seriously, but they must be subject to a fair and impartial investigation, and the accused person should be given an opportunity to defend themselves.

This case is a reminder of how important due process and the presumption of innocence is. The concept of "due process" refers to the legal requirement that a person be treated fairly and justly when they are accused of a crime or wrongdoing. In a just society, due process is essential because it helps to ensure that people are not unfairly punished or deprived of their rights.

One of the key principles of due process is the presumption of innocence. This means that an accused person is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty, and that they are entitled to a fair and impartial trial where evidence is presented and they are given an opportunity to defend themselves.

The MeToo movement has highlighted the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault, and has led to many high-profile accusations and firings. However, it is important to remember that even in cases of sexual misconduct, due process must be respected. Accusations alone should not be enough to result in punishment, and the accused person must be given the opportunity to defend themselves and present evidence.

While it may be tempting to bypass due process in cases of sexual misconduct, doing so would undermine the principles of justice and fairness that are essential to a just society. The accused person's rights must be respected, and they must be given a fair trial in order to ensure that justice is served. By upholding due process, we can ensure that the guilty are held accountable while also protecting the rights of the innocent.

Why did the gaming company avoid inviting the mainstream media to their E3 booth? Because they didn't want them to take a break from their usual sensationalist news stories, and start covering something that's actually fun and engaging!

I believe that extremely bad PC ports from popular publishers are unacceptable. They harm the reputation of the publisher, exclude a large portion of the audience, and ultimately lead to frustration and disappointment among players. Publishers have a responsibility to ensure that their products are of high quality and accessible to all players, regardless of their platform of choice.

To guarantee optimal performance on average PC systems, developers can undertake various steps such as code optimization through efficient algorithms, reducing shader complexity, utilizing texture compression techniques, employing efficient file compression algorithms, memory allocation optimization, minimizing CPU utilization through multithreading and concurrency practices, identifying and resolving potential software conflicts, and performing rigorous testing across multiple PC configurations. All of which Sony couldn't give two farts about, apparently.

Verno wrote on Mar 27, 2023, 09:18:

eRe4s3r wrote on Mar 27, 2023, 03:53:

Argonius the 3rd wrote on Mar 26, 2023, 14:20:
People, this was a defamation case settlement, why are you making up asinine conspiracy theories ?

See, I call this topic "A good example why Blues needs better trained moderators" - or the rules need to get better to cover slander

What exactly do you want done here? We just operate based on the forum rules. If you want changes to those rules then you should email Blue.

Hi there, I just wanted to take a moment to express my concerns about some of the recent moderation decisions on the forum. First off, I want to thank you for your hard work and dedication to keeping the forum a safe and productive space for everyone.

However, I've noticed a few instances where comments have been removed that didn't appear to violate the forum rules but may have simply expressed a different viewpoint or opinion. As a user of the forum, I believe it's important to allow for diverse perspectives and respectful debate, even if we don't always agree with one another.

I wanted to bring this to your attention because I believe it's important to maintain a fair and consistent approach to moderation. I understand that moderating a forum can be challenging, but I hope we can work together to ensure that the forum remains a welcoming and inclusive space for all users.

Thank you for your time and consideration.