Comic #3875: e-stalking
Description
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Panel 1: The first character, who has a light brown hair and is wearing a white collar shirt, is speaking. He appears enthusiastic.
- Text: "Great! Since we're planning a first date, I should tell you something."
Panel 2: Another character, who has medium-length dark hair and is in front of a computer screen, responds.
- Text: "I know you're planning to e-stalk me. Everyone does it now."
Panel 3: The first character gestures confidently.
- Text: "Well, go ahead. Try to find the real Steve Rawlings!"
Panel 4: The character seems more serious, becoming animated in speech.
- Text: "You see, I've created an entire botnet whose sole purpose is to go around the internet saying stupid things on comment boards."
Panel 5: The character appears boastful, with a wider mouth and hands up as if making a point.
- Text: "I've been running it for ten years."
Panel 6: The same character leans in closer, speaking passionately.
- Text: "All the while, the bots have been sharing insane political views, posting creepy comments on porn sites, and making cringeworthy overtures at young ladies."
Panel 7: He continues, looking slightly mischievous.
- Text: "Of course, some of those posts actually were by me, but you'll be unable to tell one from the other!"
Panel 8: The character gestures animatedly, hinting at an abstract concept.
- Text: "Which is the real Steve Rawlings and which is just another machine?!"
Panel 9: The character appears grand and theatrical, welcoming the other character.
- Text: "Welcome to the hall of mirrors, Sally! Welcome to the hall of mirrors!"
Panel 10: Another character, possibly older, sits in a chair with a thoughtful expression.
- Text: "It must be so much easier to find love in the internet era."
Panel 11: A young girl with dark hair looks curious and slightly confused.
- Text: "How did you account for information entropy in the old days?"
The comic illustrates a humorous take on online identity and the complexities of dating in the digital age.