Predictive Text Error Leads to Fatal Stabbing
- Thread starter Andy Chalk
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I hate it when people in the media report things like this [http://www.cracked.com/article_18982_5-terrifying-online-trends-invented-by-news-media.html] without including any information about the prior relationship of individuals involved, or any possibilities of what else could have led into the violence. And there is obviously more to this story, since the guy was convicted for manslaughter instead of murder. Nothing in the article explains that. How about some of the relevant facts, instead of "some technology hereand nothing else is the cause of violent act here"?
I expect better from you Escapist.
I expect better from you Escapist.
Really.Baresark said:
Anytime from the mix-up to the final message this could've been resolved in a non-violent manner(probably)
It seems to me that this would have happened anyway, regardless of predictive text. I mean, most people don't try to kill someone they've known for 6 months over ONE little, harmless word.
Yikes. Glad I have a full-size keyboard on my cell phone. Note to self, "Entry method is not perfect."
But while saying "Autocorrect Causes Death" certainly makes for a funny headline, this is a clear-cut case of people not being able to correct a minor misunderstanding. Sounds like someone needs to chill out.
But while saying "Autocorrect Causes Death" certainly makes for a funny headline, this is a clear-cut case of people not being able to correct a minor misunderstanding. Sounds like someone needs to chill out.
Can't really blame technology lol I mean if I sent that I would right away text back saying sorry I meant this instead, these guys were obviously just goofs.
What is with this predictive software anyway? Why is it when you try to type "McDonald's" it thinks you're trying to say "madmockes" which isn't even a word?
