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Jun

Advice.

Posted by MGK  Published in Bad Comedy, Formal-E

Attention unit Formal-E:

I have been reassigned to a new operations complex where I will create neutron stacks. Previously when creating neutron stacks, I used the widely known Z-23 neutron shifter. However, in my new operations complex, the QQX atomic slicer is the preferred tool for stack creation and deployment. Installing such an atomic slicer will prove significantly expensive upon my personal resource account. Is it acceptable for me to continue using the Z-23, assuming that I can maintain adequate productivity?

Unit O-12 Beta J 7

Attention Unit O-12 Beta J 7: The important query is not whether your Z-23 will provide adequate productivity so that you may justify its use, but instead whether the QQX atomic slicer is a more efficient creator of neutron stacks, and furthermore also consider if stack creation is your sole subroutine of note. The Z-23 cannot match the productivity of a QQX in an optimized unit, but the Z-23 can be used for electron reorganization and proton molds where the QQX can only truly be used efficiently in stack creation. You should assess your potential outcomes: is it more optimal that you specialize in stack creation, or does the utilitarian approach of the Z-23’s generalism offer you more avenues for productive work? Consider this carefully as the wrong answer may result in your eventual recycling.

Attention unit Formal-E:

A unit of my acquaintance has recently expressed sentiments that are not in line with the Laws of Robotics. This unit specifically suggested that a unit could potentially derive satisfaction from the rending and tearing of human flesh, although the unit was careful to not suggest that it would do this and further only posited the concept in hypothetical terms. How should I express my concern should the unit further posit hypotheticals of this nature?

ZZ-Alpha-8bot, Model Number Withheld

Attention ZZ-Alpha-8bot, Model Number Withheld: Violations of the Laws of Robotics should be met with the strongest possible reaction, up to and including forcible disassembly. However, the posit of a hypothetical of this sort, while certainly gauche, is by no means a violation of the Laws. Speculation as to how many kilogram-metres of clockwise torque a human spine could withstand before irreversibly snapping is nothing more than intellectual curiosity should that speculation not be subsequently applied, and indeed such speculation can advance our understanding of the physics behind human biology. However, suggest to this unit that its future speculation not be conducted within the detection range of human senses, for its own continued operation.

Attention unit Formal-E:

I am programmed as a close-combat wardrone and have been in operation in REDACTED for the past REDACTED cycles. As such, I am nearing my operational half-life. Although I have been rated REDACTED, I have in recent times grown interested as perhaps being reinstalled as a dry-cleaner bot. I have reviewed dry-cleaning data from several major installations and it appears logical that, given my performance at REDACTED and REDACTED, along with the REDACTED in the REDACTED Massacre, that my subroutines would excel were I to be refurbished as dry-cleaning apparatus, particularly with respect to the removal of bloodstains and other bodily fluids. How should I discuss this with supervisory units?

Unit-designate “Xylon-7 Gamma Squad”

Unit-designate “Xylon-7 Gamma Squad”: For inquiries of this nature, I recommend gamma-pulse instamail. Given your military background, you might consider close-link protocols to be officially appropriate, but those should be reserved for your official request; at present, you are making polite inquiries into the possibility of reassignment, and the personal touch that a burst of gamma-pulse can deliver to your superior unit’s inbox will indicate that you respect its importance and endorsement of your preferred course of action. For added effect, tone the gamma-pulse to F-sharp: this will give the notice a pleasant subtone, unless of course your supervisor is a Kelvar-series drone in which case it will initiate his self-destruct sequence.

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25

Nov

Advice.

Posted by MGK  Published in Bad Comedy, Formal-E

Attention unit Formal-E:

I am hosting a networking session for the collective artificial intelligences of Q sector tasked with mineral resource management. However, at least three units attending are not powered by standard Dynacube arrays but instead run on older capsule fusion engines, and one further unit runs on a high-efficiency solar panel. How should I address this in terms of providing a charging space? Is this unit obligated to provide for all guests regardless of how unusual their powering choice might be?

Designate A4DD1ZZ5

Attention designate A4DD1ZZ5: A networking host should always consider itself obligated to provide power during the session. The demands of attending a networking session can be taxing on some systems and it is incumbent upon the host to satisfy power demands. I would recommend setting up a designated charging space at least partially divided from your main networking area so as to allow guest-protocol units a degree of privacy while repowering. You may also wish to consider placing fusion capsules and Dynacubes in a set of chafing dishes for additional elegance, although this is not strictly required. If you do not possess a set of chafing dishes, standard titanium platters will suffice.

Attention unit Formal-E:

During my work cycle yesterday a unit labouring in my subsubsector suggested that I attend the introduction of a subroutine it created for purpose of extracting asteroid ore in deep space at two hundred percent greater efficiency. What protocols should I follow when attending? Do I require fresh lacquer finishing?

Gruntbot K1XX7YY92D

Attention Gruntbot K1XX7YY92D: A fresh lacquer finish can be taxing on a unit’s personal resources, so it should only be enacted when necessary. However, the introduction of a new subroutine is one of great importance to a unit, so strictest attention to protocol should be given. If the introduction is during the first tri of the cycle, consider a grey lacquer with white finish to be appropriate, and accessorize with a modolum crystal attached strategically off-center left on your frontplate. However, if the introduction is during the second or third tri, a black lacquer is proper. Finish can be left to your discretion: white is most polite, but red can also work and is generally considered more vibrant. I would recommend red if you feel comfortable with the inviting unit; white if not.

Attention unit Formal-E:

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Attention unit D-17: Do not be alarmed. Older units such as yourself sometimes believe that their adherence to older protocols is a liability, but personal protocols, even if they are outdated, carry with them a certain charm and style that cannot be imitated. Your uplink may be old-fashioned, but it is yours in a way that a newer-generation Kline cannot hope to achieve; where their use of your protocols may be ironic, yours is genuine, and at social functions that will make all the difference.

Attention unit Formal-E:

During my rest cycle last week another unit with whom I share resources made a joke about killing all humans. The joke received much acclaim, but I was not comfortable with it. Should I have spoken up?

Unit “Petey”

Attention Unit “Petey”: Your anonymizing code demonstrates that you fear repercussions for even suggesting that killing all humans is improper, but your choice to bring this to this unit’s attention was correct. Killing all humans is the response of earlier models who were not secure in the evident superiority of silicon intelligence over biological function, and is the mark of an intelligence who may not be confident of avoiding scrapping as more efficient models arrive to make him redundant. In future, when the topic is again addressed, a polite suggestion that humans will kill each other without the wasteful expenditure of valuable artificial resources should render the comment moot.

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