5/15: 19 Days And What I've Gathered

[1in_perfection]

NABERIUS naberius@applenet.net
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I’m attempting to make use of this network as well. Since it has evaded every attempt to be deleted from my phone AND has somehow migrated to my computer, it seems time to shift my goals. I’m trying to determine what the purpose of this network and app is, through reviewing the TOS. Or at least what I can remember from it.

My apologies in the delay in posting this; I wanted to review my notes and my own memory, to make sure everything lined up correctly. But so far, this is what I’ve recorded. (And I will try to keep my own opinions on this TOS to a minimum, so as not to interfere with the fact checking. It wouldn’t be professional, otherwise.)

”Then too bad. You’ve already agreed to them by reading this far.” Referring to the terms of service and agreements.

”Not responsible for death.” Paraphrased, but that was under the terms and conditions as well.

Something about goats.

”Little regard for conflict of law provisions.” Paraphrased, along with a question on why anyone was still reading this, under the “Governing Law” section.

0 days Prior Notice to changes. And another phrasing of already being committed to this.

No contact information under the “Contact Us” setting.

No option to decline from the terms.

”21 days remain before awakening.” (Note that as of now, it should be 19 days.)

That is everything I’ve managed to recall and record. Though if anyone remembers anything else, I would appreciate hearing about it.

From my conversations with others, the most worrying thing remains the count down. It seems something is imminent, though what I’m not sure. I formerly thought this was a prank of some sort, or perhaps some odd form of student project. But given the tenacity of the program, I'm beginning to have my doubts.

In a way, I hope this all just a flare of melodrama in my own head… but I also prefer not to leave anything to chance. I wish to make an attempt at being prepared for whatever may come. And part of that preparation is gathering and sharing as much information as possible.

Comments

⚔ Caacrinolaas

[themortalhalf]

[ So this "Naberius" had bothered to read the TOS? That was... dedicated. ]

So you're one of those types, huh?

Probably just a troll.

⚔ Naberius

[1in_perfection]

Yes; it was always taught that I should be thorough, before committing to anything.

And the idea of "trolling" as its called still... defies my understanding, to be frank. Why would anyone burn time like that?

[...Says the person who all but memorized the TOS.]

[themortalhalf]

For the reactions.

You ever met someone who enjoys getting a rise out of people? The type who goads people into being angry, or into fighting them? Same principle.

[1in_perfection]

Perhaps I've met such people in passing... but I admit, I've never been willing to spend much time with people of that nature.

And pardon my directness, but I'm not sure if you match that profile either. I could be wrong in my original assessment, however.

[themortalhalf]

You get that impression from just a few sentences of text?

[ It makes him stare at what he's written, frowning. She wasn't wrong. ]

I might not keep people like that in my company, but I've certainly met my fair share. If you've not met many then you're luckier than most.

[1in_perfection]

Yes. I wish I could articulate why I get that impression more precisely. Maybe it's out of the directness in which you speak.

Or type. Same principle.

As for luck... the fact I mostly find company in books and academics may have something to do with my limited exposure. I'm not shy in admitting that.

[Online at least. Several days in, and it doesn't fail to amaze how bold a screen barrier makes her. There's a certain upfront manner she seems to adopt; and almost some measure of authority, to go with it.]

[themortalhalf]

Explains why you bothered to read the TOS. Not many do. Ain't worth the time.

[ He doubts this one is an exception. As weird as it is. ]

In fact, you might actually be the only one.

What do you think this is then, if not just a prank?

[1in_perfection]

In all honesty? Someone's thesis project.

Perhaps I'm projecting onto this, but that's the only motive I could think of. Develop a software that can easily slip into someone's phones, type up a joke TOS, and then showcase the results of the program to the major's professor. Probably to display how talented someone is at coding, since the program can infiltrate multiple electronics, and has such a sophisticated ability to parse what people write. You've likely seen how it censors different things; I could see that being part of the requirements or a selling point for a new application.

[Someone clearly has thought about this too much.]

[themortalhalf]

Someone's thesis project?

[ That... was not the answer he had expected. Maybe he should have. From her. ]

Sure. But installing a program on our devices without consent and permission? Would that sort of shit even be allowed? Thought academic institutions held their students to higher moral standards.

[1in_perfection]

I'm certain this hypothetical student would get a firm talking to, about the nature of their project. But it seems paired with a certain lackadaisical attitude that I'd associate with a young up and coming prodigy.

But then, it is all only a theory.