2007-08-11 10:28:44 · 3 answers · asked by inuwet15 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
A bot is a small computer program, which usually runs in chatrooms or chat facilities on the internet.
Sometimes they will be straight out spambots, which advertise products or websites, possibly related to the site you are at (eg WOW!! World Of Warcraft Level 80 Mega-monster slaying sword only $12.99 at such-and-such as website."
Some are more clever and will actually PM you the message rather than saying it in general chat.
Really smart ones will PM you pretending to be a human, and will take a few messages to get to the point. So the first message will be "Hi - what's your real name?" Whatever you type in, the bot will reply "My name is Sandy - want to see some XXX rated pictures of me?". Whatever your next reply the bot will say "Okay, well take a peek at my websote when you can and give a URL."
Bots are the bane of every chatroom, and Yahoo chat is particularly bad for them, in my experience. It's a shame as it spoils the enjoyment for others.
2007-08-11 10:44:23 · answer #1 · answered by Andrew B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bot is merely a computer program that pretends to be a human.
2007-08-11 17:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by mdigitale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A program with rudimentary AI that sits and act as a human player in some online or multiplayer chat or game or whatever software.
2007-08-11 18:23:38 · answer #3 · answered by Andy T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋