Comment on What's the best way to answer someone who accuses you of being a bot because they don't like what you have to say?

AmidFuror@fedia.io ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

Here are a few effective, low-drama ways to respond when someone dismisses you as a “bot” just because they don’t like your point:

  1. Stay calm and don’t take the bait

Accusations like that are often meant to derail the conversation. You can respond simply:
“I’m not a bot. If there’s something specific you disagree with, I’m happy to clarify.”

  1. Refocus on the actual argument

Bring the discussion back to substance:
“Whether I’m a bot or not doesn’t change the argument. Which part would you like to address?”

  1. Use humor if the situation allows

Sometimes a light touch reduces tension:
“If I were a bot, I’d hope for better hardware. Anyway—back to the topic…”

  1. Set a boundary

If the person refuses to engage:
“If you’re not interested in discussing the topic, that’s fine. I’m here to talk about the issue, not labels.”

  1. Don’t over-explain

You don’t need to prove your humanity. Over-defending yourself often encourages more trolling.

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