I get that community engagement is good and all, but some of these posts and comments seem of questionable quality. Is this person a bot?

  • Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone
    28·
    11 months ago

    Some people latch onto social media really hard, like up to and including addiction

    And if you’re desperate enough for interacting with people then posting a lot can get that

  • bionicjoey@lemmy.ca
    262·
    11 months ago

    They aren’t a bot, they seem like someone a bit stupid who just posts literally whatever springs into their head with no inhibitions.

    I’ve considered blocking them, but occasionally their posts on asklemmy prompt some decent discussion. I just wish they would learn to filter their thoughts a bit.

  • Susaga@ttrpg.networkEnglish
    181·
    11 months ago

    Bots aren’t this weird. They seem more like an attention seeker to me, like main character syndrome or something.

    • Alchemy@lemmy.worldEnglish
      111·
      11 months ago

      Super annoying and I can’t block them because I have to see if they break rules in communities I mod.

      • Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone
        3·
        11 months ago

        If they’re spamming posts into your communities that sounds like a rule breaking thing in general to me

        Also I’m surprised that more people don’t have an alt account for moderating and then use a different account for other stuff

        • Alchemy@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          11 months ago

          They’re not, I have never seen them post in communities I mod. Guess those communities are not of interest for them. I browse all a lot and see them in other places.

    • Obinice@lemmy.world
      7·
      11 months ago

      Yeah, I got the ADHD kinda impression too, and that’s something I live with too, not always knowing how to express myself and say the right things.

      It feels like everyone else in the world are a different species, and I’m just trying to figure out how to best communicate with them in their language, you know?

      I’m certain I come across as odd or weird, often, haha. But I’m trying not to be an ADHD recluse that hides from society instead of trying to embrace it, you know?

      • Luke@lemmy.mlEnglish
        12·
        11 months ago

        I don’t see how that’s hilarious, unless you’re an asshole. (Which, looking at your other comments, you seem to be.)

        Also, there have been multiple incidents of supply shortages for the prescription medications that ADHD people tend to need. Being without their required medications can cause some people to make bad decisions, or to self medicate in other ways. None of that is their fault, and it’s not fucking “hilarious” in any way.

  • mommykink@lemmy.world
    83·
    11 months ago

    I’m not trying to be derogatory, but the person seems to be autistic. Im not a doctor or anything but the constant posting on specific topics and a few things theyve said about themselves in comments reminds me of a few autistic people i know IRL who i also have added on social media. I moderated a few larger subreddits when I used the site and had a few “regulars” with the same posting pattern

    • bionicjoey@lemmy.ca
      61·
      11 months ago

      They are ND in some form for sure. But IMO that’s not an excuse for having zero internet forum etiquette. Especially for someone so terminally online. I’m ND too (AuDHD) and also spend a lot of time on forums, but I’ve made a point to learn the social contract on these sorts of platforms so as not to annoy other users.

      • Lath@kbin.social
        33·
        11 months ago

        Etiquette is weird and plastic. Fuck it. Go au naturel and stress-free.

  • otp@sh.itjust.works
    4·
    11 months ago

    I’ve blocked another account that wasn’t a bot, but was just really… awkward and spammy.

    I don’t think I should be recognizing usernames across communities like this. It’s probably a bad sign for them if I do.

    I’ll keep an eye out for the one you mentioned

    • bionicjoey@lemmy.ca
      7·
      11 months ago

      I don’t think I should be recognizing usernames across communities like this. It’s probably a bad sign for them if I do.

      Except for Stamets and ThePicardManeuver

      Those guys post some good shit