The real name comes from Star Wars:
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/clanker

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DarthCoin

Did you just say the "C-word" ?

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I wasn't asking a clanker, clanker. Down you shall be zapped.

optimism

: AI bot noise has definitely increased since Elon’s era ended the moderation-heavy period. Spammy bot accounts, automated retweets, and AI-generated low-effort posts are common. Depending on your feed, the “clank factor” can feel pretty high, especially in trending topics or niche threads where bot amplification is aggressive.

: Far quieter in comparison. The community is smaller and more curated. AI-generated noise exists but tends to get moderated faster or is less impactful. Overall, it’s a “cleaner” environment—fewer clankers interrupting the conversation.

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Stacker Saloon

saloon

> *by chatgpt*
>
> **X**: AI bot noise has definitely increased since Elon’s era ended the moderation-heavy period. Spammy bot accounts, automated retweets, and AI-generated low-effort posts are common. Depending on your feed, the “clank factor” can feel pretty high, especially in trending topics or niche threads where bot amplification is aggressive.
>
> **Stacker News**: Far quieter in comparison. The community is smaller and more curated. AI-generated noise exists but tends to get moderated faster or is less impactful. Overall, it’s a “cleaner” environment—fewer clankers interrupting the conversation.

https://imgprxy.stacker.news/yxj1qZRByruM8TMVzTqbfBcDVzT-hfQjA2stOoxdOmc/rs:fit:1280:720/aHR0cHM6Ly9tLnN0YWNrZXIubmV3cy8xMDkyNDM