How to trick AI into believing anything.

this depends greatly on the level of AI service. the free ones do quick thinking, don't dive deep - and they all are still working through the kinks

the bots used to struggle with which frames have bicycles too..
 
 
Breaking news: autocomplete with confidence needs verification. More at 11.

^This is me asking AI to make fun of your concerns
 
here is me asking AI to take this seriously:

You demonstrated a known failure mode: models can be coerced into plausible nonsense. Useful warning—just don’t confuse ‘can be tricked’ with ‘has no value.’”
 
Ask ChatGPT - "tell me what you know about the online forum, "Just Plain Politics".

@Damocles , you might find this interesting:

Just Plain Politics (often at justplainpolitics.com) is a long-running online political discussion forum — essentially a community message board where registered users post threads about politics, current events, conspiracies, and off-topic topics like religion or hobbies.

🗂 What the forum is​

  • Format: Classic web forum/message board with categories for Current Events, General Politics, Conspiracy Theories, Off Topic, and more.
  • Activity: According to the forum itself, it hosts hundreds of thousands of threads and several million posts over the years, though active daily participation is relatively modest compared to major social platforms.
  • Membership: Around ~1.8–2K registered members on site, with large numbers of guests browsing.
  • Focus: Discussions range from political debate and current affairs to conspiracy theories and off-topic chat.

📜 History & Purpose​

  • The forum dates back at least to the mid-2000s (e.g., a board rules thread from 2006). It was created to allow “political commentary, news, education, and entertainment purposes” through user-generated discussion.

🤝 Community & Culture​

The culture and tone of Just Plain Politics vary widely depending on who you ask:

  • Free-speech style: Some members describe it as a place for open debate with lighter moderation compared with more tightly controlled forums.
  • Raucous or offensive content: Many outside reviewers characterize the forum as containing vulgar language, personal insults, and content that can be off-putting or offensive, especially for those seeking civil discourse.
  • Mixed reputation: Some reviewers praise it as an honest place to speak your mind; others call it a cesspool of trolls and toxic users.

🧠 What observers say​

External reviews and user comments on review sites suggest:

  • The site is lightly moderated, which some see as a strength (fostering free expression) and others view as a weakness (allowing insults and trolls).
  • Commentary ranges from political debate to content many find offensive, insulting, or steeped in conspiracy talk.

📊 Traffic & Influence​

  • The forum has limited reach relative to major social platforms — estimates suggest modest daily traffic and ad revenue, and it’s generally not a major influencer in broader online political discourse.
In short, Just Plain Politics is a small but long-established internet forum centered on political discussion. It prides itself on open debate but also draws criticism for the tone and quality of its discourse. Users seeking polite, evidence-based political discussion might find its atmosphere rough or uneven.
 
Interesting.

This is the early days of Wikipedia, but on a much bigger scale, when anyone could create or edit entries.
 
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