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Catch insensitive, inconsiderate writing
https://alexjs.com
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Can we talk about context #311

Closed mikeysan closed 3 years ago

mikeysan commented 3 years ago

I would like to know if this is the best place to ask about the issue of context?

We have implemented AlexJS in our Discord Bot and it works great. I do, however, have an issue with a context that keeps getting me and others warned. Here's an example.

user1: I like your display image. Where is it from?
user2: Oh thanks. My daughter drew that.
user1: Not sure how to respond
user2: gets a warning.

I believe because user2 is talking about their own child as indicated by "my", "daughter" in this instance should not be flagged as insensitive. Therefore, I would like to know where is the best place to address the issue of "context"?

wooorm commented 3 years ago

Hi Mikey! You raise a valid point! alex has no knowledge of context; I intended it to be used on technical docs, theses, readmes and so, definitely not on fiction or when texting friends.

I would not suggest using alex in slack or discord. If you really want to, it should be configured, probably with a list of things to deny.

Therefore, I would like to know where is the best place to address the issue of "context"?

“Solving” context would mean machine learning and I think that’s a dangerous path. I do think this issue https://github.com/get-alex/alex/issues/285 could help there though?

mikeysan commented 3 years ago

Okay. Thanks for letting me know.