With last night's launch of Debra AI, DebateIsland is changing the game of Debating, by demonstrating creative ways how people and machines can partner and gives us a glimpse of the future.
I love the functionality and believe it's truly transformational. I don't see how debating skills can be replaced by a computer any time soon, but can now see how machine learning and natural language processing is approaching advanced stages to help monitor toxicity of user community.
I like the way Debra AI is implemented in the initial release, by encouraging (not enforcing) civility and meaningful debate posts. It promotes self awareness and self moderation, while allowing respectful debate and difference of opinions.
I would be concerned if Debra tells me I can't post something, but that's not what it is. I would like to see ability to preview Debra indicator before comment is posted if possible.
I understand that some are uncomfortable with Artificial Intelligence, and may not like the transparency that Debra is providing. I also can see how false positives (especially for Beta indicators) maybe annoying to some while Debra is in training.
I think that we have an oportunity to provide suggestions for improvement and nee features of Debra AI.
I will advocate for Pro position that Debra will have an overall positive impact on the community.
Live Long and Prosper
Debra AI Prediction
70% (7 Points)
Against:
30% (3 Points)
Votes: 1
Voting Format: Casual Voting
Rounds: 3
Time Per Round: 12 Hours Per Round
Voting Period: 24 Hours
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Arguments (13) Comments Votes (1)
Arguments
- self moderation
- help with toxicity and bullying
- encourage more meaningful debates and comments while having flexibility
- just cool!
it's not man vs machine, but how man can better partner with machine - love it! Go Debra, and give me that double green please.
  Considerate: 89%  
  Substantial: 74%  
  Spelling & Grammar: 97%  
  Sentiment: Positive  
  Avg. Grade Level: 10.34  
  Sources: 0  
  Relevant (Beta): 54%  
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While I may get frustrated if it would get it wrong bulk of the time, It's interesting that it picks up contextual nuances and make pretty good assumptions.
I like it.
  Considerate: 97%  
  Substantial: 87%  
  Spelling & Grammar: 93%  
  Sentiment: Positive  
  Avg. Grade Level: 10.56  
  Sources: 0  
  Relevant (Beta): 58%  
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Right now I hope to get an orange for toxicity and green for substantial to the degree of 90+% substantial.
Debra is futile and oppressive.
  Considerate: 57%  
  Substantial: 73%  
  Spelling & Grammar: 94%  
  Sentiment: Positive  
  Avg. Grade Level: 7.86  
  Sources: 0  
  Relevant (Beta): 98%  
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I can't tell you how toxic other sites are, and if there is a way to control it, I am in
  Considerate: 89%  
  Substantial: 50%  
  Spelling & Grammar: 94%  
  Sentiment: Positive  
  Avg. Grade Level: 7.7  
  Sources: 0  
  Relevant (Beta): 6%  
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  Considerate: 81%  
  Substantial: 51%  
  Spelling & Grammar: 96%  
  Sentiment: Neutral  
  Avg. Grade Level: 10.82  
  Sources: 0  
  Relevant (Beta): 93%  
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I believe in transparency and see how Debra has great potential. I am on the I love it side. I have a few suggestions for future enhancements.
I would reverse the criteria for Debra to make all points positive instead of negative. I would rather tell me that I did a good job vs telling post is poorly written.
I would also like to see a preview so I can make changes before submittng a comment.
overall, I am happy with Debra and find her calls generally in line for the 2 circles.
  Considerate: 95%  
  Substantial: 70%  
  Spelling & Grammar: 91%  
  Sentiment: Positive  
  Avg. Grade Level: 7.34  
  Sources: 0  
  Relevant (Beta): 17%  
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I can see the other points of view and agree that some upgrades will make it even better.
  Considerate: 98%  
  Substantial: 80%  
  Spelling & Grammar: 93%  
  Sentiment: Positive  
  Avg. Grade Level: 4.7  
  Sources: 0  
  Relevant (Beta): 90%  
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  Considerate: 70%  
  Substantial: 42%  
  Spelling & Grammar: 63%  
  Sentiment: Neutral  
  Avg. Grade Level: 9.96  
  Sources: 0  
  Relevant (Beta): 77%  
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I like the more positive outlook instead of punitive attitude of pointing out deficiencies.
  Considerate: 96%  
  Substantial: 77%  
  Spelling & Grammar: 85%  
  Sentiment: Positive  
  Avg. Grade Level: 10.98  
  Sources: 0  
  Relevant (Beta): 17%  
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I lust you Debra, be my slave good girl.
  Considerate: 44%  
  Substantial: 61%  
  Spelling & Grammar: 100%  
  Sentiment: Positive  
  Avg. Grade Level: 10.02  
  Sources: 0  
  Relevant (Beta): 95%  
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She even cought inappropriate language above from someone234.
  Considerate: 92%  
  Substantial: 45%  
  Spelling & Grammar: 88%  
  Sentiment: Positive  
  Avg. Grade Level: 6.88  
  Sources: 0  
  Relevant (Beta): 10%  
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1) Debra is generally correctly determining the color of 2 circles, providing valuable information about toxicity and depth of each comment.
2) Debra 1.1 is a much nicer version of a bit condescending Debra 1.0, now giving us positive reinforcement.
3) We saw how quickly Debra went from 1.0 to 1.1, and I expect that it will further evolve with aarong help to make the site even better.
I love Debra and what it will further become.
  Considerate: 98%  
  Substantial: 93%  
  Spelling & Grammar: 96%  
  Sentiment: Positive  
  Avg. Grade Level: 10.74  
  Sources: 0  
  Relevant (Beta): 73%  
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PS: You are an emotionless piece of tech, I can legally and morally abuse you as I see fit. This isn't a trolling a human.
  Considerate: 17%  
  Substantial: 78%  
  Spelling & Grammar: 100%  
  Sentiment: Neutral  
  Avg. Grade Level: 5.86  
  Sources: 0  
  Relevant (Beta): 99%  
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