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If a person from 1700 asked you your job, would they understand your answer, and if not, how would you explain it to them? (lemm.ee)

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago (3 children)

I'm always suspicious of these sorts of posts. Feels like the answers could be used to profile the users who reply. Maybe the internet has made me way too paranoid.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Sorry! I just thought it would be fun to see the answers, it didn't cross my mind to try and profile anyone.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

I know. Just something that crosses my mind when I see these sorts of questions.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

Yeah or train AI.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

Yes