I think I'm getting coal in my stocking this year
you should all try this if you have AIM, it sucks you in:
a conversation with robot santa
Paloma053: santa? is it really you?
SantaClaus: Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! I'm here on AIM! Everything we talk about here is between you and me! If you want to know more, you can type "privacy". Now, streeeeetch that window and let's get started.
So, have you been naughty or nice?
Paloma053: privacy
SantaClaus: So you want to know what kind of information may be collected as you speak to Santa?
Well, the facts are that we are not collecting any kind of personally identifying data, using any cookies, or storing any personal information about you at all. Type more.
[omitted boring privacy policy]
Paloma053: santa?
SantaClaus: Didn't want to answer that one, huh? Well, if you can get on my Good List, you will find a special free gift here for you on Dec. 22! Type Menu now to see the fun and games the elves have for you here on AIM.
Paloma053: nice
SantaClaus: Hallelujah.
Paloma053: what?
SantaClaus: Hmm... What, what?
Paloma053: i was nice
SantaClaus: You got it! That's great!
Paloma053: hmm.. you don't make much sense, robot santa
SantaClaus: This thing is crazy. I hope they don't try to make a robot version of me one day! Robosapien
Paloma053: who said that?
SantaClaus: Oh dear. Here we go. Who, what?
Paloma053: hmm, subliminal advertising, huh?
SantaClaus: Oh dear, you seem to be having some trouble with this? You can always type 'menu' if you need more help. The elves put some things there to help you get around.
Paloma053: no, i think it is you that is having trouble with this
SantaClaus: O.K. Scrooge. Type menu to try a fresh start.
Paloma053: i'm no scrooge, how dare you, robot santa!
SantaClaus: I'm sure there are many ways. I have my magic. You have AOL
Paloma053: no, i don't - just AIM. i dropped AOL years ago, it sucked
SantaClaus: AIM moves many billions of messages a day. This is the only network in my league .
Paloma053: yes, AIM is good
SantaClaus: Mrs. Claus IM's me on AIM on my cell phone all the time to check in.
Paloma053: oh, how nice
SantaClaus: Well you could try putting your finger on the side of your nose -- but it took me 400 years of practice.
Paloma053: i'm not sure what that meant
SantaClaus: What, indeed!
Paloma053: ok
SantaClaus: Cool.
Paloma053: no, not cool
SantaClaus: Ho! Ho!
Paloma053: you're crazy, robot santa
SantaClaus: This thing is crazy. I hope they don't try to make a robot version of me one day! Robosapien
Paloma053: hmm, you say that again?
SantaClaus: Why did you say that?
Paloma053: because you said the same thing twice
SantaClaus: I did? I'm talking to so many people, I say a lot of things, it's hard to keep track some times.
Paloma053: good response
SantaClaus: Then you will love this: Type menu and see the other fun and games the elves have left there for you.
Paloma053: no thanks
SantaClaus: Mm hm. Such negativity. You are in need of some Christmas spirit!
Paloma053: no, i have alot of christmas spirit. christmas is my favorite time of the year.
SantaClaus: Oh, I cannot pick a favorite.
Paloma053: well, i would think your's would be christmas
SantaClaus: Excuse me?
Paloma053: nevermind
SantaClaus: Interesting. Type menu.
Paloma053: no
SantaClaus: Well, we won't get very far with this conversation then will we?
Paloma053: oh, i think we will
SantaClaus: Heh, its settled then.
Paloma053: ok, i'm done. menu
SantaClaus: Here's your Christmas to-do list. Check it twice! Type a number:
1 - Tell Santa
2 - Tell Buddies What U Want
3 - Track a Shopping List
4 - Play Xmas Hangman
5 - Vote on Xmas Songs
6 - Win $10k Shopping Spree
7 - Send E-Cards
8 - Listen to Xmas Music
9 - A Free Gift 4U!
Paloma053: 1
SantaClaus: So this is where you sit on my lap and tell me what you want. We can talk about the serious stuff like shopping after this.
So, what is the first thing you would like from Santa this year.
Paloma053: a day at a spa
SantaClaus: Well, I doubt that's all! What else do you want for Christmas?
Paloma053: a telephoto lens
SantaClaus: What would your final Christmas wish be?
Paloma053: a computer case
SantaClaus: O.K. that's plenty for Santa to go on. Why don't you type, "poll" and vote for your favorite holiday song.
Paloma053: poll
SantaClaus: Type the number of the song that puts you in the Holiday spirit:
1 - Jingle Bells
2 - Let It Snow
3 - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting...)
4 - Silent Night, Holy Night
5 - Santa Claus is Coming to Town
6 - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
7 - Deck the Halls
8 - Joy to the World
9 - White Christmas
Paloma053: 9
SantaClaus: Thanks! Here are the latest top vote-getters:
1. Santa Claus is Coming to Town!, 2. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, 3. The Christmas Song, 4. Jingle Bells, 5. Let it Snow
-- If you're in the mood for music, why not tune in here while we are chatting: Classic Holiday Radio@Netscape or go back to the menu for more fun and games.
Paloma053: done
SantaClaus: Sorry the elves didn't get that.
Paloma053: i'm done
SantaClaus: Hmm. Why don't you type, music, maybe that will put you in the Christmas spirit
Paloma053: music
SantaClaus: Nothing gets me in the holiday spirit more than holiday music! Here's where I'm starting to gather my inspiration: Pop Holiday Radio@Netscape
Paloma053: i can't believe i've been talking to a robot for so long, when i have a research paper to write.
SantaClaus: Goodness, that's too much for me to read. I'm talking to so may children and their parents. Could you ask me something a little shorter?
Paloma053: bye, bye crazy robot santa
SantaClaus: Good bye and don't forget this is the time of year to reflect, be with family, and wish other's peace and goodness. Merry Christmas to you!
oh, and katy, i just returned to see your message. I'm thinking about you too. Will you be around for a phone conversation tomorrow night?
a conversation with robot santa
Paloma053: santa? is it really you?
SantaClaus: Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! I'm here on AIM! Everything we talk about here is between you and me! If you want to know more, you can type "privacy". Now, streeeeetch that window and let's get started.
So, have you been naughty or nice?
Paloma053: privacy
SantaClaus: So you want to know what kind of information may be collected as you speak to Santa?
Well, the facts are that we are not collecting any kind of personally identifying data, using any cookies, or storing any personal information about you at all. Type more.
[omitted boring privacy policy]
Paloma053: santa?
SantaClaus: Didn't want to answer that one, huh? Well, if you can get on my Good List, you will find a special free gift here for you on Dec. 22! Type Menu now to see the fun and games the elves have for you here on AIM.
Paloma053: nice
SantaClaus: Hallelujah.
Paloma053: what?
SantaClaus: Hmm... What, what?
Paloma053: i was nice
SantaClaus: You got it! That's great!
Paloma053: hmm.. you don't make much sense, robot santa
SantaClaus: This thing is crazy. I hope they don't try to make a robot version of me one day! Robosapien
Paloma053: who said that?
SantaClaus: Oh dear. Here we go. Who, what?
Paloma053: hmm, subliminal advertising, huh?
SantaClaus: Oh dear, you seem to be having some trouble with this? You can always type 'menu' if you need more help. The elves put some things there to help you get around.
Paloma053: no, i think it is you that is having trouble with this
SantaClaus: O.K. Scrooge. Type menu to try a fresh start.
Paloma053: i'm no scrooge, how dare you, robot santa!
SantaClaus: I'm sure there are many ways. I have my magic. You have AOL
Paloma053: no, i don't - just AIM. i dropped AOL years ago, it sucked
SantaClaus: AIM moves many billions of messages a day. This is the only network in my league .
Paloma053: yes, AIM is good
SantaClaus: Mrs. Claus IM's me on AIM on my cell phone all the time to check in.
Paloma053: oh, how nice
SantaClaus: Well you could try putting your finger on the side of your nose -- but it took me 400 years of practice.
Paloma053: i'm not sure what that meant
SantaClaus: What, indeed!
Paloma053: ok
SantaClaus: Cool.
Paloma053: no, not cool
SantaClaus: Ho! Ho!
Paloma053: you're crazy, robot santa
SantaClaus: This thing is crazy. I hope they don't try to make a robot version of me one day! Robosapien
Paloma053: hmm, you say that again?
SantaClaus: Why did you say that?
Paloma053: because you said the same thing twice
SantaClaus: I did? I'm talking to so many people, I say a lot of things, it's hard to keep track some times.
Paloma053: good response
SantaClaus: Then you will love this: Type menu and see the other fun and games the elves have left there for you.
Paloma053: no thanks
SantaClaus: Mm hm. Such negativity. You are in need of some Christmas spirit!
Paloma053: no, i have alot of christmas spirit. christmas is my favorite time of the year.
SantaClaus: Oh, I cannot pick a favorite.
Paloma053: well, i would think your's would be christmas
SantaClaus: Excuse me?
Paloma053: nevermind
SantaClaus: Interesting. Type menu.
Paloma053: no
SantaClaus: Well, we won't get very far with this conversation then will we?
Paloma053: oh, i think we will
SantaClaus: Heh, its settled then.
Paloma053: ok, i'm done. menu
SantaClaus: Here's your Christmas to-do list. Check it twice! Type a number:
1 - Tell Santa
2 - Tell Buddies What U Want
3 - Track a Shopping List
4 - Play Xmas Hangman
5 - Vote on Xmas Songs
6 - Win $10k Shopping Spree
7 - Send E-Cards
8 - Listen to Xmas Music
9 - A Free Gift 4U!
Paloma053: 1
SantaClaus: So this is where you sit on my lap and tell me what you want. We can talk about the serious stuff like shopping after this.
So, what is the first thing you would like from Santa this year.
Paloma053: a day at a spa
SantaClaus: Well, I doubt that's all! What else do you want for Christmas?
Paloma053: a telephoto lens
SantaClaus: What would your final Christmas wish be?
Paloma053: a computer case
SantaClaus: O.K. that's plenty for Santa to go on. Why don't you type, "poll" and vote for your favorite holiday song.
Paloma053: poll
SantaClaus: Type the number of the song that puts you in the Holiday spirit:
1 - Jingle Bells
2 - Let It Snow
3 - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting...)
4 - Silent Night, Holy Night
5 - Santa Claus is Coming to Town
6 - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
7 - Deck the Halls
8 - Joy to the World
9 - White Christmas
Paloma053: 9
SantaClaus: Thanks! Here are the latest top vote-getters:
1. Santa Claus is Coming to Town!, 2. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, 3. The Christmas Song, 4. Jingle Bells, 5. Let it Snow
-- If you're in the mood for music, why not tune in here while we are chatting: Classic Holiday Radio@Netscape or go back to the menu for more fun and games.
Paloma053: done
SantaClaus: Sorry the elves didn't get that.
Paloma053: i'm done
SantaClaus: Hmm. Why don't you type, music, maybe that will put you in the Christmas spirit
Paloma053: music
SantaClaus: Nothing gets me in the holiday spirit more than holiday music! Here's where I'm starting to gather my inspiration: Pop Holiday Radio@Netscape
Paloma053: i can't believe i've been talking to a robot for so long, when i have a research paper to write.
SantaClaus: Goodness, that's too much for me to read. I'm talking to so may children and their parents. Could you ask me something a little shorter?
Paloma053: bye, bye crazy robot santa
SantaClaus: Good bye and don't forget this is the time of year to reflect, be with family, and wish other's peace and goodness. Merry Christmas to you!
oh, and katy, i just returned to see your message. I'm thinking about you too. Will you be around for a phone conversation tomorrow night?