It is always fascinating to watch the loudest high volume posters on this site boast endlessly about their thriving social circles and nonstop real world travels and adventures. Apparently they maintain a packed calendar, a large catalog of close friends, a high level of social popularity, and a vibrant life offline. Impressive, considering they also manage to spend what looks like most of their waking hours here, firing off streams of forgettable banter into the digital void.

There is a certain irony in claiming a rich and bustling social life while simultaneously living mainly in the reply box. People who are genuinely busy building meaningful relationships and doing productive things tend not to have marathon sessions bickering with strangers about forgettable topics. They are usually out doing the very things they claim to be doing.

So which is it? Are we meant to believe you are social dynamos who somehow squeeze in endless forum time between high quality outings, or is this your main gig and the grand tales are just window dressing. Because from the outside, it looks less like a thriving social network and more like an audition for relevance in an anonymous cyber crowd who don't give a toss who you are.

If this place is your primary outlet, that is fine. Just own it. The performance of having it all while living in the comment section is what strains all credibility.

AI strikes again 🥱

I know the 10 or so people being referred to. But I won't name them because people like Harrysue might feel saddened.

I suppose I might be one of those people who post here fairly often - yet still lead a full and rather lively life.

I have a fairly busy social calendar, I am active at work, I participate in sports regularly, I travel frequently and I have a strong, happy family life....

Right now I’m at home typing this while my son is playing VR - he’s Chrome Casting it to me so I can watch. We’ve spent most of the day messing about together, and managed a stellar breakfast and lunch along the way.

The pass week is usually full. I met friends at the weekend, watched the rugby and squeezed in two international flights. Life isn’t exactly idle.

It doesn’t take long to write a post. Some days I spend more time on here than others. Today happens to be a relaxed one at home. I’ve had my fill of the news, the Olympics have been entertaining but not endless, and there are only so many television series one can consume.

The forum, for me, is simply a bit of amusement - a source of information, a place for interesting topics, the occasional controversy, a few excellent contributors and, inevitably, a few tools...

I struggle to see the problem with spending time on a forum like this. It’s no different to watching a television series - just another way of passing the time and unwinding.

to title ... yes

the rest, can't be bothered, got to go

19 minutes ago, Nemises said:

AI strikes again 🥱

Why assume it’s AI at all?

Three AI detection tools say it’s entirely human / One claims it’s entirely AI.

The reality is that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between AI and huma content, particularly when someone writes with clarity and a solid grasp of English. Structure, grammar and coherent reasoning are no longer indicators of authorship - they’re simply indicators of competence.

When I’ve checked some of my own comments, the results are all ranging, occasionally flagged as 100% AI, more often hovering around 50%, sometimes higher, sometimes lower.



Perhaps the more interesting question is why fluency now invites suspicion in the first place.

Al as in Alan or Albert......I can't find his profile?

People who claim lots of friends are insecure and often half mad. Why would you want to be friends with many people? Most are dropkicks with average to low IQ. Many are alcoholics or smokers.

7 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Why would you want to be friends with many people? Most are dropkicks with average to low IQ. Many are alcoholics or smokers.

If your friends are that bad then I suggest that you get out and about more and find better friends!

Just now, scottiejohn said:

If your friends are that bad then I suggest that you get out and about more and find better friends!

What would you know? You take meds and go nowhere.

A year ago the OP talked about visiting Thai villages. Guess he never went. No feedback at all.

41 minutes ago, Alpha84 said:

I know the 10 or so people being referred to. But I won't name them because people like Harrysue might feel saddened.

Who is Harrysue?

1 minute ago, Harrisfan said:

What would you know? You take meds and go nowhere.

Yet another totally inaccurate post by you making totally unfounded claims about a poster!

You have not actually responded, as usual directly to my post, but making allegations regarding my so called use of medication!

STOP the lying insinuations!

1 hour ago, SoCal1990 said:

It is always fascinating to watch the loudest high volume posters on this site boast endlessly about their thriving social circles and nonstop real world travels and adventures. Apparently they maintain a packed calendar, a large catalog of close friends, a high level of social popularity, and a vibrant life offline. Impressive, considering they also manage to spend what looks like most of their waking hours here, firing off streams of forgettable banter into the digital void.

There is a certain irony in claiming a rich and bustling social life while simultaneously living mainly in the reply box. People who are genuinely busy building meaningful relationships and doing productive things tend not to have marathon sessions bickering with strangers about forgettable topics. They are usually out doing the very things they claim to be doing.

So which is it? Are we meant to believe you are social dynamos who somehow squeeze in endless forum time between high quality outings, or is this your main gig and the grand tales are just window dressing. Because from the outside, it looks less like a thriving social network and more like an audition for relevance in an anonymous cyber crowd who don't give a toss who you are.

If this place is your primary outlet, that is fine. Just own it. The performance of having it all while living in the comment section is what strains all credibility.

Does posting this make you feel superior to others? These types of posts are simply attacks disguised as social commentary.

1 minute ago, Fact said:

Does posting this make you feel superior to others? These types of posts are simply attacks disguised as social commentary.

Have you read his last ten topics? The guy sounds bored and has little money to do anything. I suggested he hire a 4wd and go exploring but he can't afford it.

31 minutes ago, Fact said:

Who is Harrysue?

You'll see soon enough when he ruins this thread with inane trollish comments...

I have real friends.

BUT....

They are either Thai or Chinese.

Do Thai and Chinese friends count?

1 hour ago, SoCal1990 said:

If this place is your primary outlet, that is fine. Just own it.

I have admitted that one reason I am online a lot is because I don't hang out with people much.

The last 2 guys I spoke to recently and was willing to be-friend both gave off shady vibes after a couple of conversations, so I cut them off.

I think one of the many curses in my life is just meeting people that will betray me down the line, so I don't hang out with people that easily and I don't meet trustworthy people that easily.

I prefer online. A lot of people hate me and some people here probably would do me dirty if they could, but it's on the internet so they can't get to me.

53 minutes ago, Fact said:

Who is Harrysue?

Keep away from Harrysue and Runaround Sue

If you know what's good for you .

15 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I have real friends.

BUT....

They are either Thai or Chinese.

Do Thai and Chinese friends count?

The Thai Soi dogs and Chinese robot sex toys don't count...

Otherwise - why not, a solid friend from any nation is as good as any other.

14 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

The Thai Soi dogs and Chinese robot sex toys don't count...

Otherwise - why not, a solid friend from any nation is as good as any other.

What a relief.

17 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

I have admitted that one reason I am online a lot is because I don't hang out with people much.

The last 2 guys I spoke to recently and was willing to be-friend both gave off shady vibes after a couple of conversations, so I cut them off.

I think one of the many curses in my life is just meeting people that will betray me down the line, so I don't hang out with people that easily and I don't meet trustworthy people that easily.

I prefer online. A lot of people hate me and some people here probably would do me dirty if they could, but it's on the internet so they can't get to me.

Why do they hate you? You seem ok

26 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

The last 2 guys I spoke to recently and was willing to be-friend both gave off shady vibes after a couple of conversations, so I cut them off.

Let me guess, they didn't agree with your MAGA push?

5 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

Let me guess, they didn't agree with your MAGA push?

In real life hardly anyone talks Trump

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

Why assume it’s AI at all?

Three AI detection tools say it’s entirely human / One claims it’s entirely AI.

The reality is that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between AI and huma content, particularly when someone writes with clarity and a solid grasp of English. Structure, grammar and coherent reasoning are no longer indicators of authorship - they’re simply indicators of competence.

When I’ve checked some of my own comments, the results are all ranging, occasionally flagged as 100% AI, more often hovering around 50%, sometimes higher, sometimes lower.



Perhaps the more interesting question is why fluency now invites suspicion in the first place.

I honestly do not think it makes much difference who writes the text you are reading online these days. These posts are not meant to be works of fine literature. They are simply a form of digital communication, and everything is anonymous anyway. Nobody knows each other. So whether it is an anonymous member you have never met or an AI tool, it seems to make little difference. What really matters is the content. Many news articles on this site are partially written with the help of AI, and people read them without hesitation. In my view, it is the message that matters, not the messenger.

Take one of the most prolific topic starters on this forum as an example. His ideas are often repetitive, rhetorical, and poorly expressed and most of all, uninteresting. I doubt AI could meaningfully improve that. Just look at his site reputation score, it speaks for itself.

On the other hand, if someone has interesting ideas but struggles to express them clearly, and uses AI to turn those ideas into well written text, I would much rather read that than something difficult to follow. Many people draft their thoughts first and then use AI to refine them. What you are reading here in this OP may be largely human work, with some AI assistance for editing and clarity. In the end, there is still a person behind the overall idea and direction.

If someone has thoughtful insights but lacks strong writing skills, would you not prefer to see those ideas presented clearly rather than struggle through confusing sentences?

There are a couple of posters for example with the initials GG who might both greatly benefit from the use of AI writing. Most of their posts are disjointed and difficult to follow, so much of the time I don’t even read what they post.

Much of what is written online today is a mix of human input and AI support. That also makes it harder for detection tools, like the ones you mentioned, to draw firm conclusions since very little content is likely to be entirely generated without any human involvement. But this brings me back to my main point. As long as the content is engaging and easy to read, that is what matters. At the end of the day, it is simply words put together to express an idea. It is not a fabricated image or video intended to mislead anyone.

1 minute ago, Harrisfan said:

In real life hardly anyone talks Trump

There is a difference between talking Trump and pushing MAGA ideals.

50 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I have real friends.

BUT....

They are either Thai or Chinese.

Do Thai and Chinese friends count?

They absolutely count, 100%. You’re good!

1 hour ago, Harrisfan said:

People who claim lots of friends are insecure and often half mad. Why would you want to be friends with many people? Most are dropkicks with average to low IQ. Many are alcoholics or smokers.

Got it. You got zero friends. That confirms what everyone already assumed. Seems you didn’t even need to clarify.

1 hour ago, scottiejohn said:

If your friends are that bad then I suggest that you get out and about more and find better friends!

He tried that. He’s offered to meet countless people on here for a meal, including myself, but nobody is interested. In real life his success rate is likely no better.

6 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

There is a difference between talking Trump and pushing MAGA ideals.

Nobody knows what a MAGA ideal is except lefties online.