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codeulike

6 years ago

In reply toWhy can’t a bot tick the 'I'm not a robot' box?by grzm

I can't imagine that a car dealership would even care, as long as they got to sell a car.

"Oh dang, you ticked the 'not a robot' box but you are actually a robot ... Ah, no worries, I'll put a call in to head office, get the paperwork changed. Well, enjoy your car! ... And don't forget to come back in six months for your free oil change! ... for the car, I mean."

kaybe6 years ago

Are there rules against selling to robots? I mean, a great portion of the stock exchange is just that, essentially, no?

palunonkaybe6 years ago

Robots can't own property, as they are not recognized as a person.

You may sell to someone represented by a robot, but you're not selling to the robot.

When using a vending machine, your making a trade with the vending machine company, not the machine itself.

likeclockworkpalunon6 years ago

Can a robot be the sole asset, employee, and officer of a corporation?

palunonlikeclockwork6 years ago

A robot cannot be an employee or officer of a corporation, you need to be a person for that.

kaybepalunon6 years ago

Hm, so selling to a robot without someone behind to represent would be extralegal I guess, and if any problems occur during the trade you'd be on your own?

The closest thing would probably trades with wild animals. Are there any laws on that? (Probably not, but the situation is not unthinkable.)