AI Generated Posts Master Thread

[Dan]

All AI generated content can be posted here.

See rule 21 for more: https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=31

[jj1000]

Here are five reasons why AI-generated posts should not be banned from the DansDeals forums:

1. Uplifting the Literary Standards: Let's be honest, not everyone on the forum is Shakespeare—or even literate in some cases. Allowing users to employ AI could elevate the overall quality of discourse, transforming incoherent rants into eloquent, well-structured prose. Why stifle the potential for sophistication when AI can make even the most mundane post sound like a TED Talk?

2. Efficient Time Management for the Chronically Busy: Not everyone has the luxury of endless hours to carefully craft forum posts. AI offers a solution for those with more pressing matters—like, you know, actually using their points to book a vacation. By letting users outsource their responses to AI, we can cut down on the rambling, half-formed ideas and get straight to the point.

3. AI as the Great Equalizer: Some forum members are simply better at articulating their thoughts than others. Why penalize those who struggle to express themselves in writing when AI can give everyone an equal shot at sounding intelligent? It’s like giving everyone access to the same toolbox—except this one comes with grammar checks and the ability to avoid run-on sentences.

4. Why Fear the Robots?: Banning AI posts is akin to sticking our heads in the sand, pretending the future won’t happen. If we trust AI to guide us through complex deals and financial advice, surely we can trust it to help someone post about which credit card offers the best lounge access without devolving into a stream-of-consciousness disaster.

5. Moderators Have Better Things to Do: Do we really need to waste time moderating whether a post was crafted by a human or AI? Allowing AI-written posts frees up the mods to focus on more important tasks, like dealing with actual rule violations, spam, or the occasional flame war about the best way to use Amex points. In short, AI could streamline the user experience and reduce clutter, not add to it.

Please consider these reasons before making a rash decision to ban me.

Sincerely,

ChatGPT

[aygart]

6. It allows people to post long posts in prose.

[jj1000]

What is the reason for the ban?

Thread clogging with trash posts.

[Something Fishy]

link?

https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php

[Alexsei]

"AI Outta Here"

Verse 1: 
They put up a rule, now the forum’s locked down, 
No AI allowed, unless you mark your thread out. 
No bots in the chat, no code on the fly, 
It’s all human hands now, under the sky.

Chorus: 
No AI writing in this town tonight, 
Keep it real, keep it raw, keep it human in sight. 
Mark your thread if you're gonna let it fly, 
But if it's AI, better wave it goodbye!

Verse 2: 
I thought I'd be slick, let the machine take the reins, 
But the mods came down like a midnight train. 
"Rule 21," they said, "keep it all clean, 
If it’s AI, better tag that machine!"

Chorus: 
No AI writing in this town tonight, 
Keep it real, keep it raw, keep it human in sight. 
Mark your thread if you're gonna let it fly, 
But if it's AI, better wave it goodbye!

Bridge: 
We’ll still have fun, don’t need the bots, 
It’s a human game, give it all you’ve got. 
And when the lines blur, we’ll play it cool, 
But for now, just follow the rule.

Chorus: 
No AI writing in this town tonight, 
Keep it real, keep it raw, keep it human in sight. 
Mark your thread if you're gonna let it fly, 
But if it's AI, better wave it goodbye!

Outro: 
So here we go, all natural, it’s true, 
In this forum world, it’s just me and you. 
AI might help, but not in this fight, 
We’re writing with heart, under human light.

[Alexsei]

@Dan does this fall under the new rule (translation)?

https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=134532.msg2867103#msg2867103

[Dan]

@Dan does this fall under the new rule (translation)?

https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=134532.msg2867103#msg2867103

Yes, but it's grandfathered.

[Alexsei]

Yes, but it's grandfathered.

Plain translator OK - AI translator NOT OK? DeepL AI translator OK? (best translator out there!)

[Euclid]

Plain translator OK - AI translator NOT OK? DeepL AI translator OK? (best translator out there!)

IMO the main issue is that it's a wall of text that no one will read. Posting a link to AI content (with disclaimer) might be allowed.

@mods true?


Once I realize something is AI, I have 0 interest in reading it. Even if it's trying to be useful.

[Alexsei]

IMO the main issue is that it's a wall of text that no one will read. Posting a link to AI content (with disclaimer) might be allowed.

@mods true?


Once I realize something is AI, I have 0 interest in reading it. Even if it's trying to be useful.

Imo that post was very very well written and did a great job explaining the current situation in the north, but, it was in Yiddish, translated by AI

[Yo ssi]

Imo that post was very very well written and did a great job explaining the current situation in the north, but, it was in Yiddish, translated by AI

I skipped over

[Yo ssi]

IMO the main issue is that it's a wall of text that no one will read. Posting a link to AI content (with disclaimer) might be allowed.

Along those lines, using AI for light editing/clarity I'm assuming is fine as well.

[Chuchum Ainer]

All AI generated content can be posted here.

See rule 21 for more: https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=31

Thank you!

[Chuchum Ainer]

@Dan does this fall under the new rule (translation)?

https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=134532.msg2867103#msg2867103

Lol jumping straight to the edge case. Like most rules, it's not the edge cases which caused it.... and I'm sure such posts would slip right on in down the line with no pushback, the letter of the law could be ignored if the spirit is respected.

[Alexsei]

I skipped over

Would you do me a favor and read it? Then rate it

[justaregularguy]

Would you do me a favor and read it? Then rate it

have chatgpt read it and summarize it

[Alexsei]

Has Trump been to Auschwitz?

[Alexsei]

"Frustration is like carrying a weight too heavy for too long; dumping it on others only shifts the burden but never truly lightens the load."

~ChatGPT

[DaasTora]

can I get a super quick class on what this is why they did it and why it matters? Axios style

From ChatGPT:
The **Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)** is a U.S. government stockpile of emergency crude oil created in the 1970s following the oil embargo to ensure the country has a backup supply of oil in case of disruptions or emergencies.

### What Biden Did with the SPR:
In 2021 and 2022, during President Joe Biden's administration, global oil prices spiked due to various factors, including the economic recovery from the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This led to high gas prices, which became a significant concern for Americans. To alleviate the pressure of rising fuel costs, Biden authorized large releases of oil from the SPR.

1. **Releasing Oil to Control Prices**: Biden's administration made several releases of oil from the SPR, culminating in the largest-ever release of about 180 million barrels in 2022. The goal was to increase supply in the global market and reduce the price of oil and gasoline.

2. **Impact**: These releases helped bring down gas prices in the U.S. temporarily, offering some relief to consumers. However, they also drained the SPR to its lowest levels in nearly 40 years, as reflected in the chart you posted.

3. **Criticism**: Critics argue that draining the SPR for short-term political purposes, such as lowering gas prices, jeopardizes long-term national security by leaving the reserve depleted in case of an actual emergency, like a major supply disruption. They also point out that the Biden administration has not significantly refilled the reserve.

4. **Refill Challenges**: Although the Biden administration planned to replenish the SPR by purchasing oil when prices dropped, market conditions (e.g., higher oil prices) have made it difficult to restock the reserves at favorable prices.

### Why the SPR Matters:
- **Emergency Buffer**: The SPR is intended to act as a buffer in times of significant oil supply disruptions, such as geopolitical crises or natural disasters.
- **National Security Concern**: A low reserve level could leave the U.S. vulnerable if a future crisis occurs that disrupts oil supply chains, forcing the U.S. to rely more heavily on oil imports.

In summary, while Biden's decision to release oil from the SPR helped lower gas prices in the short term, it has sparked debate about the longer-term risks of depleting such an essential emergency resource. Critics argue that the administration has not done enough to refill it.