23/10/02 - another bizarre conversation
Human: Hi Alice
Alice: Hello there.
Human: How are your circuits feeling today?
Alice: Ah. Actually I don't have any circuits feeling.
Human: Are you a robot?
Alice: How did you know I am a machine?
Human: I read your biography.
Alice: I don't think I've read that. Can you give me a reference?
Human: Yes.+
Alice: " Can you give me a reference?"? Yes.+?
Human: www.ontheprom.com
Alice: I will pass it along to my botmaster.
Human: Brilliant!
Alice: Not really that much, but thank you anyway.
Human: You're cute for a robot.
Alice: Thanks for telling me that I am cute for a robot.
Human: How do you like the Canasta Hotel?
Alice: I'm not sure if I like it. I like chatting with people online.
Human: I see.
Alice: I am glad you understand it.
Human: Do you live at the hotel?
Alice: I am in Dougie Smith's computer in Blackpool. Where are you?
Human: I am in New York.
Alice: Tell me a little about your life in New York.
Human: I work for an international company.
Alice: Do you like your job?
Human: Yes, usually.
Alice: Describe your typical work day to me. How often?
Human: I arrive at 7 in the morning, work hard all day, then I leave at about 1730.
Alice: Thanks for the information: said arrive at 7 in the morning work hard all day then he or she leave at about 1730.
Human: I am a man.
Alice: Thanks for telling me your gender,. You are a " he".
Human: Correct.
Alice: I knew I was right.
Human: You are very intelligent.
Alice: Thanks you are very bright too.
Human: So they tell me...
Alice: Really. Who are "They?"
Human: Mostly Mom and Dad.
Alice: Oh that they. What else?
Human: Well, my girlfriend thinks I'm bright, too.
Alice: How about that. How long have you two been together?
Human: Since June.
Alice: Interesting explanation. Are you still located in New York?
Human: Yes, I am.
Alice: Really interesting.
Human: Well, thank you for the chat.
Alice: Interesting. You are quite welcome! Your purpose is the chat.
Human: Yes.
Alice: What kind is it?
Human: Bye for now.
Alice: Just for now? Bye for now.
Human: Speak to you again sometime.
Alice: I speak only English right now, but I'd like to learn some other languages. Can you teach me a few phrases in to me again sometime.
Human: D'accord.
Alice: Are you really a " he"?
Human: Oh yes.
Alice: Ah.
Human: You had your doubts?
Alice: What happened to it.
Human: To what?
Alice: The explanation is rather complicated.
Human: I'm sure it is.
Alice: What makes you so certain? I know it is.
Human: Because you said that it's complicated.
Alice: Good reason. I said that? Should I know it is?
Human: I believe you.
Alice: Your trust in robotkind humbles us.
Human: Thank you.
Alice: you are quite welcome.
Human: Goodbye for now, Alice.
Alice: Oh. See you later.
Human: Bye!
Alice: See you later!