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Apparently, I’m Very “Inspirational” to Robots
Hi, welcome back to Life Captured! I have a confession to make: I thought I was becoming an overnight sensation. 😉
When I saw my notification count climbing this week, I thought, “This is it! My social strategy is working! People love my photography!” I sat down at my computer, ready to reply to my new adoring fans… only to find out that my most dedicated followers are actually a group of very confused robots.
It turns out, according to “User92837,” my blog is:
“A very splendiferous weblog with much utility for the feet and handbags.” (I haven’t even written about shoes yet, but I appreciate the vote of confidence.)
The Anatomy of a “Spam-pliment”
If you’ve ever run a blog, you know the specific brand of weirdness that is bot spam. They are like that one person at a party who is clearly eavesdropping but has no idea what the conversation is about. My favorites so far include:
- The Victorian Explorer: I had one comment that sounded like it was written by a 19th-century traveler who accidentally stumbled onto the internet. They called my latest post “a magnificent odyssey of digital enlightenment” before trying to sell me a refurbished power tool.
- The “I’m Definitely Human” Liar: Then there’s the one that tries too hard to be relatable. “As a fellow person with skin and hair, I too enjoy your high-quality word-sentences.” Nice try, Skynet.
- The Accidental Poet: Sometimes they get weirdly deep. I got a comment that just said, “The sun rises on the link, but the click is the shadow of the heart.” It sounded like a rejected greeting card, right before it gave me a link to a suspicious gambling site.
Spotting the Difference
Just in case you were wondering how I tell my “Super-Fans” apart from my “Spam-Fans,” I’ve put together this handy guide:
| Feature | My Real Human Readers | My Robotic “Super-Fans” |
|---|---|---|
| Topic of Interest | Life, photography, and stories. | Industrial furnaces and handbags. |
| Vocabulary | “Love this!” or “Great tip!” | “Magnificent weblog utility.” |
| Vibe | Warm and supportive. | Aggressively focused on power tools. |
| Favorite Food | Pizza, Tacos, Coffee. | Electricity and your data. |
Let’s Get Real (Literally)
While I’m flattered that the algorithms find me so “splendiferous,” I’m much more interested in the humans.
Spammers might be able to find my URL, but they can’t appreciate the stories I’m trying to tell here. So, I’m tightening up the security around here. Therefore, think of it as a “No Robots Allowed” sign on the clubhouse door.
To my fellow bloggers: What’s the weirdest spam comment you’ve ever received?
To my human readers: To prove you aren’t made of wires and code, drop a comment below and tell me something a robot would never know. Like your favorite comfort food or the last song that made you dance in your kitchen!
Want to see what I’ve learned along the way? Click here for my blogging tips.
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All the best,.
Debra Ellen
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