If you’re going to use the phrase “illegal immigrant” on Twitter, expect a prompt reply from @DroptheIBot. The brainchild of Fusion reporters Patrick Hogan and Jorge Rivas, @DroptheIBot is programmed to recognize when someone tweets the words “illegal immigrant.” Then it’ll reply with a suggestion to use “undocumented immigrant” or “unauthorized immigrant” instead.
@DroptheIBot only has one thing to say.
https://twitter.com/DroptheIBot/status/627022713811521536
Credit: @DroptheIBot / Twitter
That’s it. Nothing more and nothing less.
But people who get called out are getting pissed.
@DroptheIBot Undocumented Immigrant is LIBERAL P.C. CRAP – Try saying that in ANY COUNTRY outside the U.S.
The correct term = ILLEGAL!
— *Zarko 4 Trump* (@ZarkoElDiablo) July 25, 2015
Credit: @ZarkoElDiablo / Twitter
Actions can be illegal but people cannot.
Like, insult-slinging pissed because bots have feelings, you know?
@DroptheIBot They broke the law entering her illegally, that makes them illegals . Shove your PC BS !
— Michael Means #ORPUW (@michaelmeans49) July 27, 2015
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But where would you like them to shove it, @michaelmeans49?
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Some have tried to fight the bot.
WAKE UP TO THE SET UP! Judge orders Obama administration to release illegal immigrants from 'deplorable' facilities | http://t.co/CUKiGLpXxw
— Dolly Miller Brennan (@Dolly_World) July 27, 2015
Credit: @Dolly_Wood / Twitter
@DroptheIBot I don't recall asking for you opinion and I see that you ahve written the same line over 50 times DON'T PULL THAT CRAP WITH ME
— Dolly Miller Brennan (@Dolly_World) July 27, 2015
Credit: @Dolly_World / Twitter
@DroptheIBot UR missing the point, it is illegal immigration. They are "Illegal" immigrants Don't try that politically correct crap on me.
— Dolly Miller Brennan (@Dolly_World) July 27, 2015
Credit: @Dolly_Wood / Twitter
Bots don’t need to be asked, they just do their job.
Others have taken the opportunity to learn and grow.
@DroptheIBot good point! thank you!
— (((OMGWTFBIBLE))) (@OMGWTFBIBLE) July 24, 2015
Credit: @OMGWTFBIBLE / Twitter
*round of applause*
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Several Twitter users are excited that someone has taken a stand.
@racucoon @DroptheIBot I have hope in humanity now ?
— mna (@yooomichellee) July 30, 2015
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Even undocumented activist Julissa Arce gave her praises.
@DroptheIBot This is the best thing ever! Thank you!
— Julissa Arce (@julissaarce) July 28, 2015
Credit: @julissaarce / Twitter
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Yet, some still don’t get it’s a bot.
Illegal immigrant. Come on @DroptheIBot come at me bro!! Take your stupid fucking politically correct bullshit elsewhere.
— Guy Scafidi (@h0sti1e17) July 31, 2015
Credit: @h0sti1e17 / Twitter
Again, bots don’t have feelings. You’re not ever winning this fight.
Update:
The @DroptheIBot account has been suspended by Twitter. According to Twitter, there are three reasons why accounts are suspended: sending spam, hacked account, and/or abusive tweets. It is anyone’s guess why @DroptheIBot got suspended, but it is likely @DroptheIBot’s messages were flagged by users as spam.
