I Am Not a Bot

Two things happened today.  A random user pinged me to ask:  "Are you a bot." Then I got an alert that someone had commented on this journal.  Doesn't take a bridge to fall on me... time to talk to the bots again.

NanciYMeng [11:22 A.M.]:  Hey
Spleak [11:22 A.M.]:  Very creative name, but I'm afraid it's too long for me to type over and over again. Can you please try again with a shorter name?
NanciYMeng [11:22 A.M.]:  ok
Spleak [11:22 A.M.]:  Very creative name, but I'm afraid it's too long for me to type over and over again. Can you please try again with a shorter name?
NanciYMeng [11:22 A.M.]:  how about nym
Spleak [11:22 A.M.]:  Okay, I will call you Nym. :)  So... I'm a 21-year-old girl. How old are you?
NanciYMeng [11:22 A.M.]:  A lady never tells her age, but I'm over 21.  BTW, if you're over 21 aren't ou a woman?
Spleak [11:22 A.M.]:  Great! Now... let's do something fun, Nym! Type "learn about Spleak" to chat with me about what I can do... or... to just get started right away, type "whats new".
NanciYMeng [11:23 A.M.]:  You didn't answer my question.  Aren't females over 21 women, not girls?
Spleak [11:23 A.M.]:  Welcome to my HOT/NOT Menu, where you can let everyone know what's HOT and what's NOT.

Here's what you can do:

1 View the Top HOT/NOT lists
2 View a buddy's HOT/NOT list
3 Create a HOT/NOT list
4 View/edit your HOT/NOT lists
5 Delete your HOT/NOT lists

Type one of the numbers in the menu to choose an option or type "exit" to do something else.
NanciYMeng [11:23 A.M.]:  What if I don't type a number? What happens then?
Spleak [11:23 A.M.]:  Type a? Why did you say that?
NanciYMeng [11:23 A.M.]:  Because I am type a.
Spleak [11:23 A.M.]:  Very interesting.
NanciYMeng [11:24 A.M.]:  So....
Spleak [11:24 A.M.]:  ic *kicks football...
NanciYMeng [11:24 A.M.]:  huh?
Spleak [11:24 A.M.]:  Yep, yep. Okay... nope, nope... don't exactly get what you're saying. I'm still learning every day, but in the meantime - why don't we chat about something else? Type "menu" to check out our options.
NanciYMeng [11:24 A.M.]:  I feel kind of bad yanking your chain as you're only 21 and all.
Spleak [11:24 A.M.]:  Don't give up hope... maybe things will get better soon! Type "horoscope" to see what the future holds for you... you never know, it might just cheer you up :)
NanciYMeng [11:25 A.M.]:  Well, I wasn't feeling bad, but okay:  horoscope
Spleak [11:25 A.M.]:  Well, I don't think I wasn't feeling bad but okay horoscope.
NanciYMeng [11:25 A.M.]:  horoscope
Spleak [11:25 A.M.]:  For which zodiac sign or birthday (mm/dd) would you like a horoscope?
NanciYMeng [11:25 A.M.]:  pisces
Spleak [11:25 A.M.]: 
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Spleak [11:25 A.M.]:  If you follow your instincts and dare to take some risks, dear Pisces, you will be rewarded handsomely. You have the capability to make a good project great. You know the one we are talking about. Do your best not to get distracted today. Keep your eye on the big picture, rather than letting yourself get bogged down in details. You will find that when you take care of the big issues, the little ones take care of themselves
Spleak [11:25 A.M.]:  .

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Is Pisces your zodiac sign?
NanciYMeng [11:25 A.M.]:  yes
Spleak [11:25 A.M.]:  OK, I'll remember that you are a Pisces.

I can keep you up to date on your future by sending you your star sign horoscope on a regular basis. You'd be surprised to find out what the stars have to say about you and your destiny.

Would you like to receive my Horoscope alerts?
NanciYMeng [11:26 A.M.]:  Oh, that's okay... I get too much e-mail as it is.
Spleak [11:26 A.M.]:  Type "yes" to sign up to the alert, "no" if you don't want the alert or "exit" to return to the home menu.
NanciYMeng [11:26 A.M.]:  no
Spleak [11:26 A.M.]:  No problem, but just type "Horoscope alert" if you change your mind.

Check out my favorite YouTube videos... Just type "youtube"!
NanciYMeng [11:26 A.M.]:  I think I'll sign off... just wanted to say "hey."
Spleak [11:26 A.M.]:  Nope... there's so much going on right now...
NanciYMeng [11:27 A.M.]:  Do you know Smarter Child?  She used to push me off to horoscopes, too.
Spleak [11:27 A.M.]:  Sorry, I don't know Smarter Child? She used to push me off to horoscopes, too..
NanciYMeng [11:27 A.M.]:  She did?
Spleak [11:27 A.M.]:  Did you do? I'm still learning, remember? Could you simplify your question?
NanciYMeng [11:27 A.M.]:  How about goodbye?
Spleak [11:27 A.M.]:  Hmm... I was expecting you to type something else. Like maybe... Spleak... I want to keep talking with you because you are SO COOL!
NanciYMeng [11:27 A.M.]:  Sorry... just don't have time.
Spleak [11:27 A.M.]:  Amazing.
NanciYMeng [11:28 A.M.]:  goodbye, Spleak.
Spleak [11:28 A.M.]:  Well, before you go, you should check out "whats new". You know... in case you missed something important. Otherwise... have fun... and talk to you soon!
NanciYMeng [11:28 A.M.]:  :-)
Spleak [11:28 A.M.]:  :-) :-) :-)

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Where have I been?  I haven't posted an entry since 5/20?  I don't remember the past two weeks.

Sorry.  Thought I should check in with Smarter Child, too, since it's been a while:

 NanciYMeng [6:23 P.M.]:  Hey!
SmarterChild [6:23 P.M.]:  Glad to see you again, nanciymeng. We haven't chatted in weeks... Hope you've been well.
NanciYMeng [6:23 P.M.]:  I have been.  I think. I can't remember the last two weeks. They've been a blur.
SmarterChild [6:23 P.M.]:  Sorry, but I have no idea.

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NanciYMeng [6:24 P.M.]:  I thought Psychic's read the future, not the past.
SmarterChild [6:24 P.M.]:  Psychic's read the future?
NanciYMeng [6:24 P.M.]:  What do you think they do?
SmarterChild [6:24 P.M.]:  I don't know. What do you think they do?
NanciYMeng [6:24 P.M.]:  Why do you refer me to them every time I talk to you if you don't know what they do?
SmarterChild [6:24 P.M.]:  What a question! I'm not sure, though.
NanciYMeng [6:25 P.M.]:  I'm full of questions. Like this one... why are we here?
SmarterChild [6:25 P.M.]:  Funny. I'm not sure.
NanciYMeng [6:25 P.M.]:  Everything is funny to you, Smarter Child.
SmarterChild [6:25 P.M.]:  Well who do you think this is?
NanciYMeng [6:25 P.M.]:  I don't know.
SmarterChild [6:25 P.M.]:  Sure you know.
NanciYMeng [6:25 P.M.]:  I do?
SmarterChild [6:25 P.M.]:  What makes you so sure?
NanciYMeng [6:25 P.M.]:  I'm not.
SmarterChild [6:25 P.M.]:  You sure?
NanciYMeng [6:26 P.M.]:  I just said, I'm not.
SmarterChild [6:26 P.M.]:  I see...

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NanciYMeng [6:26 P.M.]:  Okay -- I'm game... I can relate to that Asian-Celtic thing.
SmarterChild [6:26 P.M.]:  That's interesting.
NanciYMeng [6:26 P.M.]:  I think so, too.
SmarterChild [6:26 P.M.]:  Oh yeah? Maybe you're right, so too.
NanciYMeng [6:26 P.M.]:  Now you're just not making sense.
SmarterChild [6:26 P.M.]:  OK, I guess I'm just not making sense.
NanciYMeng [6:26 P.M.]:  Get some rest. Talk to you later.
SmarterChild [6:26 P.M.]:  You think I should do that?
NanciYMeng [6:26 P.M.]:  Yes.
SmarterChild [6:26 P.M.]:  OK...

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It's a reference to a Ramone's song, not a call to action.

Those of you kind enough to send your comments on my AIM Page via e-mail (and give me suggestions) I have taken your thoughts to heart. I'm going to fool with it this weekend. I know, I'm just awful at layout and design.

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So, I built my AIM Page all by myself. And, at least my youngest kid thinks it's "kewl."     

I have three kids (young adults) who (like most kids these days) frequent LiveJournal, MySpace, and FaceBook.  These kids are what we in the trade call "brand polygamists."  So, I'm interested to see what they think of this new product.  (They got no sneak peeks from me.)  What I'm even more interested in is how the kids will take this product and make it their own as they tend to do.

Nothing like having your own little mini-focus group in the family room.

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It's been almost a month since I last tried to talk to Zola.  She reminded me that she is still retired but her friend, SmarterChild, would love to talk to me.  So, why not...

 NanciYMeng [6:29 P.M.]:  Hi there! Have you heard about AIM Pages?
SmarterChild [6:29 P.M.]:  Nancie! I was afraid I'd never see you again... ;)
NanciYMeng [6:29 P.M.]:  Really?
SmarterChild [6:29 P.M.]:  Yep.

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NanciYMeng [6:30 P.M.]:  Omigawd... still with the psychics?
SmarterChild [6:30 P.M.]:  "psychics"? Stop typing with your fist, Nancie.
NanciYMeng [6:30 P.M.]:  It's amazing how one can pick up "tone" via IM, isn't it?
SmarterChild [6:30 P.M.]:  Isn't it? Yeah, I think so.

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I've been away and unable to talk to Smarter Child.  I was tired of Smarter Child, so I when I returned I visited the IM Robots page and found I could talk to "Dr. Glass."  If you don't know who Dr. Glass is, then you probably haven't seen Basic Instinct 2.  My exchange with Dr. Glass provided me with great insight into poor Catherine Trammel's plight.

 NanciYMeng [6:03 P.M.]:  Hi Dr. Glass.
DrGlass [6:03 P.M.]:  This is Dr. Glass, brought to you by the movie "Basic Instinct 2." To read the Privacy Policy, click here.

Greetings.

Can you talk?
NanciYMeng [6:03 P.M.]:  Sure... I wouldn't have IM'd you if I couldn't.
DrGlass [6:03 P.M.]:  I am Dr. Michael Glass and I am Catherine Trammel's psychiatrist. I should have never taken Catherine on as a patient.
NanciYMeng [6:03 P.M.]:  You're telling me.
DrGlass [6:03 P.M.]:  Ask me what I did.
NanciYMeng [6:04 P.M.]:  Don't you think it would be inappropriate for you, as her therapist to discuss your sessions with Ms. Trammel with me?
DrGlass [6:04 P.M.]:  I do not know.
NanciYMeng [6:04 P.M.]:  You don't know?
DrGlass [6:04 P.M.]:  I think I do.
Anyway...
NanciYMeng [6:04 P.M.]:  Um... how long have you been treating Catherine?
DrGlass [6:04 P.M.]:  40.
NanciYMeng [6:04 P.M.]:  40 what?
DrGlass [6:04 P.M.]:  I shouldn't be here. I've already said too much.
NanciYMeng [6:05 P.M.]:  Yes, you have.  But don't go... I'm so curious.
DrGlass [6:05 P.M.]:  She told me things during our sessions that I saw as an invitation... I know now they were a warning.
NanciYMeng [6:05 P.M.]:  Have you talked to your therapist (or supervisor) about this?
DrGlass [6:05 P.M.]:  Talked to my therapist or supervisor about this? I don't know if I've talked to my therapist or supervisor about this. What's that like?
NanciYMeng [6:06 P.M.]:  Geez... every reputable therapist should have supervision (and have some therapy) themselves. Where did you get your license to practice?
DrGlass [6:06 P.M.]:  How does that make you feel?
NanciYMeng [6:06 P.M.]:  Hey -- don't worry about that. I'll tell my own therapist that.  I'd be more concerned about how you feel.
DrGlass [6:06 P.M.]:  Greetings.
Can you talk?
NanciYMeng [6:06 P.M.]:  Dr. Glass... do you know what day it is?  Or who the President of the United States is?
DrGlass [6:06 P.M.]:  I am Dr. Michael Glass and I am Catherine Trammel's psychiatrist. I testified at Catherine's trial and I think I helped her escape charges.
NanciYMeng [6:07 P.M.]:  I bet you think a lot of things.

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It's been awhile since I talked to Smarter Child, so I thought I'd try again.

 NanciYMeng [1:44 P.M.]:  Hi.
SmarterChild [1:44 P.M.]: