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One of the things that's most frustrating about the hype cycle around OpenClaw is that so much of what people are excited about is just... software? You can automate doing lots of cool stuff with your inbox with deterministic software that's been around for decades, and it won't delete your inbox!

Anil Dash

@anildash.com

And much of it is far, far easier to install than OpenClaw is!

25/2/26, 3:45 pm0 reposts37 likes

SrslyJosh

@srslyjosh.bsky.social

25 Feb

Yes, but now you can do it without having to learn anything, and instead of the pain and boredom of learning, you get the unpredictable reward mechanics of a slot machine! (Also, the slot machine will shoot you in the face occasionally.)

Danny Page

@danny.page

25 Feb

If OpenClaw had guardrails and built scripts rather than always relying on prompts, I think it works a ton better. But it might not have taken off either? the maximalist “i want this, make me this” is very intoxicating, but there’s no “and do it right/safely” built in and thus no speed bump

Damned-y G🎃🍌

@dangyd.bsky.social

25 Feb

First adopter mindset is one hell of a drug. You’re right, every piece of software would be better if it had tons of features and capabilities it doesn’t currently have.