https://www.manton.org/2026/03/25/slop-and-robot-followup.html

“we sometimes say “please” and “thank you” to AI assistants. It’s just good manners. If we’re overly harsh to bots, will that accidentally rub off on our online interactions with fellow humans, in the same way that someone who mistreats dogs can’t be trusted with human relationships?”
@manton