[jacquesm]

Thank you for your kind feedback. I think this comment says more about you than it does about me.

The point is: If enough people abuse this I might have to put a stop to it.

So, to make sure that it is absolutely clear that this is not to be used for mission critical stuff because I reserve the right to 'undo' it.

Most likely it will last forever but I do not wish to have anybody sue me at some point for making a promise that I could not keep.

Looking forward to more positive contributions from you in the future.

[lionhearted]

> Looking forward to more positive contributions from you in the future.

This might be my favorite comment by you of all time Jacques - very elegant way of dealing with that nonsense. I don't need a subdomain, but much respect and cheers for doing this. And jeez, I guess there'll always be critics no matter what - "inconsiderate ass hole looking for glory/karma points" - that must be ever so enjoyable to see after devoting a few hours to setting people up and helping them out.

[ody]

Some people can't see beyond their own bullshit. Welcome to your reality.

[jacquesm]

I've always wondered what it is that makes people spout bile like this, one thing I noticed they have in common is that as a rule they're anonymous.

[kls]

You know I have been watching these with interest. I think someone is trying to beat the turring test. The always seem to be in context, but don't seem to quite jive with the conversation. I have seen some that are pretty decent. I wonder if someone is using the voting system as feedback as to how well the bot is parsing the conversation and developing a convincing response. It is the only logical explanation that I can think of, They are never a good troll, they don't pitch viagra or some other crap, but obviously someone has put the effort to get it onto the board. The question is why. My thought is the kind of guy that would be trying to beat the turring test would be lurking on HN. Just a thought.

Update: well ok maybe not for this guy I see he posted later on down in the thread. But his first post did follow a pattern that I have been noticing in other threads.

[tsycho]

Wow, this guy has -37 karma (at the moment)......doesn't HN block it at -10 karma per comment?

[jacquesm]

It caps the display at -4 but it keeps on counting down.