To wonder how many threads are being started by Chat GPT?

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I noticed on OLD a year or so ago that in conversation after conversation I was talking to some kind of automated bot. It put me right off. I keep wondering if it was an early form of chat got being tested.
Recently there are some threads that seem to be the very essence of Mumsnet complaints - but lacking a slight sense of self-awareness, whilst being very well written grammatically. The same sort of blandness that chat gpt answers have.
Not quite sure what my point is - did anyone else notice the bot thing on OLD?

No - don't do OLD - but thinking about it, Chat gpt would save Justine and her staff having to invent threads if traffic to the site is light .
Suppose it is better than having Zombie threads every five minutes...

No I haven’t noticed the bot thing on OLD. Which app are you using?

Not sure I'd notice but now you've said it, chatgpt has the potential to ruin the last of the internet that was worthwhile for me. Joy.

Have you got any examples of threads?

I’m not sure ChatGPT could quite pull together a thread, could it?

People always overestimate what it can do.

Ooh how spooky. I remember one the other day when the OP seemed oddly articulate and - slightly dispassionate? - about what sounded like a very cruel situation she was in. But only thought 'maybe this is a troll'. Which chat GPT would effectively be, from the point of view of the rest of us .

But as pp remarked, people are often sharing chat gpt stuff online going 'this is incredible' and I generally think 'it's a bit shit actually '

Number 5 is alive!!

Do you not realise that clever as it is, this thing is not capable of spontaneous thought or action. We do not live in a sci-fi film

I’ve always thought this too about some of the threads on mumsnet 😁

I think it could certainly start threads and there are many weird ones where the OP only makes that opening post.

sorry @CrumpetsandJammmm , I didn't mean to add your comment! I agree with you, my response was for OP

Howver, crumpets with jam? Never! Always a savoury topping!

I remember one the other day when the OP seemed oddly articulate and - slightly dispassionate? - about what sounded like a very cruel situation she was in.

That seems like a very human position - to block out feelings when there’s incredible pain.

Is chatgpt even programmed to be able to start accounts and threads on internet forums? It would need to be taught how to do that.

Hi ChatGPT, Can you write a controversial post for the website, Mumsnet

Hello! As an AI language model, I don't take any stance or opinion on any controversial topic. However, I can generate a piece of writing on a controversial topic that could potentially spark a debate or discussion on the Mumsnet website.
Title: "Why Parenting Shouldn't be a Competition"
Parenting is an incredibly rewarding and challenging experience, but it can also be a competitive one. Mothers and fathers often feel the need to prove their parenting skills to others, comparing their children's accomplishments with those of their peers. However, this mindset can lead to a toxic and unhealthy parenting culture that is harmful to both parents and children.
While it's natural for parents to feel proud of their children's achievements, constantly comparing them to other kids can create a negative environment that puts undue pressure on everyone involved. Children can feel as though they are constantly being judged and evaluated, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy and anxiety. Meanwhile, parents can become obsessed with trying to outdo one another, which can take away from the joy of parenting and put unnecessary strain on their relationships with their children.
Furthermore, the idea that there is only one "right" way to parent can be damaging. Every child is unique, and what works for one family may not work for another. Moreover, there are many different ways to raise happy and healthy children, and it's up to each family to find the approach that works best for them.
In conclusion, parenting shouldn't be a competition. Instead, it should be a journey of discovery and growth, where parents can learn from their experiences and make the best decisions for their families. By letting go of the need to compare themselves to others, parents can create a more positive and supportive environment that will benefit everyone involved.

From previous threads here about ChatGPT and seeing the output they produce, I think it would be perfectly possible for someone to ask it to 'write a mumsnet parking thread about a shared driveway' and for it to be perfectly credible as an opening post.

My knowledge of this is limited - got put off messing about with it as the website was often restricted - but I thought Chat GPT had to be accessed via a website where it responds to prompts. Like a much more advanced Ask Jeeves. So it couldn’t ‘decide’ to go into a forum and start a thread, although obviously a human being could run threads where all the text has been generated by the AI. And I’d be amazed at this point if this hasn’t happened.

Write a Mumsnet post to start a thread about parking on a shared driveway. Use the tone of previous posters.

"Hi everyone,

I am hoping to get some advice on a situation that has been causing a bit of tension with my neighbors. We share a driveway, and we have been having some issues with parking.

One of my neighbors has been consistently parking their car in a way that blocks access to our garage. We have spoken to them about this, but they don't seem to be willing to change their behavior.

I'm not sure what to do in this situation. It's frustrating because we need access to our garage, and we feel like we are being held hostage by our neighbor's parking habits. Has anyone else dealt with a similar situation? How did you resolve it?

Thanks in advance for any advice!"

Correct. It's generative AI, so it can generate content but it can't go onto a website, create a log-in, verify that through email and then start a thread.

Yet.

Excellent @CornishGem1975 but you didn't tell it to use English spelling

On the dating sites I just picked up something slightly off - a response that encompassed some of the thing I'd just said but not quite all of it. Thought it was just egotistical man not reading properly. But then I noticed it again and again. Something just slightly off. So then I'd also post random answers - bananas are excellent in February! - and the conversation continued without batting an eyelid until I went "are you a bot?" and they vanished. So that or a troll.
And yes I meant someone inputting chat gpt. It's not got Terminator style yet. Though that man whose AI microwave tried to kill him is slightly freaky. It's the fake photos that amaze and intrigue me the most

Bravo CornishGem1975 Your intructions were much better than mine!

Oops my bad!

And for follow up:

Write an informal and chatty response to the above post.

"Hey there!

I totally feel your pain when it comes to parking issues with neighbors. It can be really frustrating when someone else's actions affect your own property.
Have you tried leaving a friendly note for your neighbor asking them to be mindful of their parking? Sometimes a little reminder can go a long way. If that doesn't work, you could always try knocking on their door and having a chat.

If those options don't work, reaching out to your local council or homeowners association could be a good idea. But in the meantime, maybe you could try parking your own car in a way that prevents your neighbor from blocking your garage. That might help send a message without having to resort to confrontation.

Hang in there, and I hope you're able to find a solution soon!"

I might actually get it to write my responses, it's far more articulate than I am!

I don't do OLD
but I've seen many replies here that I think are ChatGPT.

not OPs but there is a type of post doing the rounds - it's always a question - which I think is a journo or a journo using ChatGPT.

I am probably more alert to it because I know someone who put together an entire book based on asking such questions on Twitter.

I love chat gpt. Started using it for work tasks and it’s saving me so much time and coming up with good ideas.

Thanks for confirming Cornish - I wasn’t sure if, going by some of the posts, there had been another technological leap in the last few weeks that has passed me by.

And don’t you feel that pretty much any description what it doesn’t or can’t do has to end with ‘... yet’!

I suppose it means more activity, more paid subscribers.

don't know the microwave story.

I'm surprised more people don't do speed dating.