Working at a bot factory

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I am an experienced software engineer that has just received a rather lucrative offer to write bots for a dating website. I know ways to codify the structure of natural language, and could easily write source code to create convincing responses to dating questions and conversation, for both men and women.

Question is should I accept the offer? It's well into 6 digits, but although the misrepresentation could provide entertainment, it could ultimately cause disappointment. What should I do?

Proceed with caution. Sometimes these bots are scams. 5
Nope. False pretenses never end well. 4
Go for it. Money is money. 2
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  • a-curious-bunny
    2 years ago

    Just do it while you look for better

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      2 years ago

      I've been pursuing my dream job of cutting the fairway at a golf course at dawn everyday. But, I am always told I am overqualified.

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      • a-curious-bunny
        2 years ago

        Ok ill bite. Why is that your dream job?

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          2 years ago

          No pressure, no people, complete solitude.

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          • a-curious-bunny
            2 years ago

            You know what when you put it like that it sounds pretty damn good. Bet the pay sucks though

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            • Anonymous Post Author
              2 years ago

              I'm tired of money.

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  • dude_Jones
    2 years ago

    There is already a bot here at IIN. This article suggests good ways to spot them.

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/07/10/dating-app-bots-learn-how-spot-them-before-swiping/5406539002/

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