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WCDT: 2338-2342 (10-14 December 2012) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
westrim:
--- Quote from: Schmorgluck on 15 Dec 2012, 00:51 ---
--- Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 14 Dec 2012, 12:27 ---If they're legally equal to us, why is it legal to turn one off without permission?
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I think it would totally make sense for Pintsize to be a special case, explicitly specified in legislation.
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I can see the entry in the legal books now.
--- Quote ---Clause 215, Section III: An AI shall not be turned off without consent.
Subsection A: Except for military AI whose roles require signed agreements stating otherwise.
Subsection B: Also the AI known as "Pintsize", because that dude is a crazy pervert.
Subsection C: Unless it is not a 'technical or 'legitimate' shutdown.
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(actual speakers of legalese, please don't flay me.)
ZoeB:
I wonder what our attitude to Pintsize would be if his chassis was more humaniform?
How has our attitude towards Momo been shaped by her appearance?
I'm acutely aware of how attitudes are affected by physical appearance, even though logically they shouldn't be.
I'm also aware that this is a comic, but the author obviously is exploring deep issues, and I may not be over-analysing.
westrim:
--- Quote from: ZoeB on 15 Dec 2012, 02:45 ---I wonder what our attitude to Pintsize would be if his chassis was more humaniform?
How has our attitude towards Momo been shaped by her appearance?
I'm acutely aware of how attitudes are affected by physical appearance, even though logically they shouldn't be.
I'm also aware that this is a comic, but the author obviously is exploring deep issues, and I may not be over-analyzing.
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Generally speaking, the more human something appears, the more responsible we hold it for its actions.
If Pintsize were more anthropomorphic his antics would probably be less tolerated.
Momo would probably be viewed about the same if her chibi form looked less human, but it wasn't just the new chassis that led to her getting a job and going out and doing all that human stuff she suddenly started doing. People treat her with more respect; no more peeking up her skirt, for instance.
jwhouk:
So where DOES Pintsize sleep?
The dent in the wall in the corner. 2 (8.7%)
Marten's room. Usually on the floor next to the dresser. 1 (4.3%)
In Marten's BED. (Ever since Dora left, of course.) 2 (8.7%)
In a Faraday Cage. 0 (0%)
Duct taped to the wall (right above the dent in the wall in the corner). 2 (8.7%)
In a lead-lined box at the bottom of the ocean. (He keeps coming back.) 1 (4.3%)
Or maybe a lead-lined box at the bottom of the river? 0 (0%)
He is Celing Cat. He sneaks in via the overhead fan. 2 (8.7%)
He sleeps on the couch, now that Faye isn't using it. 1 (4.3%)
He sleeps with the waffles! 4 (17.4%)
HE NEVER SLEEPS! (Cue wicked laughter) 7 (30.4%)
Something else which hasn't occured to me. 1 (4.3%)
Total Members Voted: 24
Bluesummers:
--- Quote from: Westrim on 15 Dec 2012, 03:05 --- If Pintsize were more anthropomorphic his antics would probably be less tolerated.
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I think we'd all be calling him Grand Über-Douche Supreme...but in his current form, he's just adorable.
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