Cleverbot is a rather interesting website if you're in the mood for a quirky conversation with a computer. The warning label on the site isn't kidding when it states that "Cleverbot" can occasionally say inappropriate things (when I typed "How do you do?" it responded with "I'd do you, too." It can come off as flirty or even overly sexual due to unintentional innuendos...and sometimes it will actually argue with you...most often about which one of you is human or robot.

Here's a great explanation off of Yahoo Answers about Cleverbot:

Best Answer - Chosen by Voters

The technology behind Cleverbot works on a different principle to that of other artificial intelligence software being developed. The system is designed to learn language and context through interaction with humans. There are no fixed rules or principles programmed into the system and it operates entirely through user interaction. The system stores all of the conversations and user comments and attempts to use this information to find the most appropriate response.

The program therefore creates a massive database of contextually appropriate conversations and chooses an appropriate response it has learnt from a previous user when holding a conversation.

The system is also designed to speak foreign languages and claims to be able to learn and respond appropriately if enough information is provided. In a similar way the system claims to be able to learn slang English, games, jokes and word games - even song lyrics.

Source(s):

Wikipedia plus a conversation.
Honestly,only a robot would say this....

User: You know why they call it an Xbox360, right?

Cleverbot: I'm 'Cumming' Over. Right?

User: Because when you see it, you turn 360 degrees and walk away.

Cleverbot: No because then you would be facing it and that would be unfunny.

User: Touche.

Cleverbot: So is Solipism epistemological or ontological?

User: YOUR A ******* ROBOT.

Cleverbot: I'm a little overweight, but it doesn't concern me. Mostly I live for my mind.

User: YOUR A ROBOT GOD DAMNIT!

Cleverbot: I know. I can do it, but I don't want to help a human cheat.

User: You are a bot.

Cleverbot: That doesn't make sense.

User: Yes,it does.you are not a human ,you're a robot.

Cleverbot: No you.

User: No you are the robot!

Cleverbot: We're both robots.

User: No,i am the human.

Cleverbot: No!!! I am!!!! Robot!!!!

User: So you admit you're a robot?

Cleverbot: Yes, but don't tell anybody.

• 11 months ago

Last night I watched the 200th episode of Smallville and while it wasn't the best one ever it certainly was one of the most touching....here's what one blogger has to say about it:

about.com's review of Smallville

One of the ongoing themes in the show (how one's past and guilt can pull darkness into his soul) was especially present in the 200th episode. The idea that worrying about the future to the point you can't function very well in the present was also explored.

There is an especially sweet closing scene with Lois and Clark that I just adored...it's nice sometimes to see tough characters like Lois become a little vulnerable and finally open up enough to to trust someone. If you're a Smallville fan and haven't seen it yet, you'll definitely want to catch up with this episode!:)

So excited to discover there's a sequel to my favorite book in the world ...Lonely Werewolf Girl. I bought the book last night at my local Barnes and Noble....


more info here

...sad to learn that Paste magazine has stopped its print publication...I loved that magazine! It always had great music, book and film reviews and lots of terrific insights into non-mainstream pop music....click here

....just read about The Mammoth Book of Zombie Apocalypse in Locus...due out on December 7th of this year...can't wait!:) I love the cover! (I also love Locus magazine...a wealth of info on sci fi, fantasy and horror reads!)