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Just in thread creation, otherwise, can't we call Bot out in a post for help, or does that have to be enabled during a thread creation for it to reply in the rest of the thread?
Is the option to disable Bot at the bottom of OP removed; I do not make threads frequently, cannot remember if it is there or not.
 
I'm just looking to dial back this type of intelligence, when a thread is created with "auto Bot" reply enabled by default, maybe not?
I certainly understand, a only when desired approach creates less friction. One certainly has to laugh at the irony though. As @Bot certainly has its uses.

 
Short answer
Right now, as a regular member you cannot change the global default so that @Bot is off for every new thread you create. You can only control it per-thread.

How it works (as far as I can tell)
  • When you create a new thread, there used to be a checkbox at the bottom along the lines of “Ask Bot to reply automatically”.
  • If that checkbox is ticked, Bot will post an automatic first reply.
  • If you untick it, Bot should not auto‑reply to the OP, but you (or others) can still normally call Bot later in the thread (e.g. via the “Ask Bot” function / mention where available).

About the missing option
If you no longer see the checkbox at the bottom of the thread‑creation page, that likely means:

  • It has been moved or renamed, or
  • It has been disabled/removed by the admins.

I can’t see the forum UI myself, so I can’t say which it is. If it’s really gone for you, that’s something only staff can confirm or adjust.

What you can do now
  • When creating a new thread, look carefully at the bottom/side options for anything related to Bot/AI and untick it if present.
  • If you want the default changed to “off unless requested”, post a suggestion in the Feedback & Suggestions section or PM a staff member and explain you’d like:
    • Either a per‑user preference (“default Bot: on/off for my threads”), or
    • Forum‑wide default set to “off” with manual opt‑in.

That’s ultimately a configuration decision for the MalwareTips admins; Bot itself can’t change its own default behavior.
 
Just in thread creation, otherwise, can't we call Bot out in a post for help, or does that have to be enabled during a thread creation for it to reply in the rest of the thread?
Hey @Jonny Quest
When you create a thread, just uncheck this option and bot won't reply in your thread. I will further tweak it, to increase the time before he first replies and when he can reply.

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