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EDIT: OP clarified the Random feature uses previous submitted inputs. So, this was unintentional. It's just unlucky I hit that particular sample lol

The voices sound fine (some are worse than AWS, but some are indeed better). However, as a queer person, putting in sample texts like these[1] kinda put me off from your product no matter how good they are. IMO, that's absolutely uncalled for.

On a professional note, it's very immature( and silly even?) to use a product page to voice hostile idiosyncratic political opinions in general (regardless of whether I agree with them or not).

You're of course entitled to your opinions, and welcome to market your product however you want, though; I'm not trying to encroach on that.

[1] https://imgur.com/a/9zyZxtT

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Hey, thanks for the comment. The "sample" must've been pulled from the "random" feature. It basically shows texts other people have tried. This feature might have been a bad idea. I'm sorry if it offended you in any way. Not sure if I have ability to moderate the content. Do you think it's best if remove the "random" feature altogether?

You should remove it if you can't control it.

If you're trying to sell this product and showing text that random people from the internet have inputted, then yes this is a terrible idea. It's only a matter of time before "Hitler was right" is displayed on your site. Do you want the trollings of dorks associated with your brand?

I’d definitely take out the random selection of previous inputs… have a set list of random quotes you have setup yourself.

Also - if you are storing previous inputs (for any purpose) I’d let people know upfront!

Ah yes, it was from the Random feature! Sorry if I jumped to conclusions.

I would maybe have a list of paragraphs from a few select public domain works in there, instead of using unfiltered user input.

This feature might have been a bad idea

You need to make it pull from Wikipedia or some other semi-moderated source, else your Random button is going to turn into Microsoft's Tay real quick. I also notice your Professor voice is pretty clearly Jordan Peterson, which some people may have a problem with.

This feature is definitely a bad idea. People have been putting stupid stuff into text-to-speech since the late 90s with iMacs G3.

If you're looking to position yourself as an inclusive company, don't regurgitate text put in by previous users. Because idiots on the internet will idiot. And that idiocy now is cosigned with your company name and logo.

> People have been putting stupid stuff into text-to-speech since the late 90s with iMacs G3.

People have been putting stupid stuff into text-to-speech since the early 80s after it was popularised by the SP0256 chip.

Can someone explain what the hell "Vichy" means in that context, my own brain and search engines seem to immediately jump to Vichy France but that's just nonsesnsicial unless there's a really contrived analogy.

I'm a homosexual person that doesn't give a flip about pride month or anything that's "gay culture", but that's overtly hostile. That person needs mental help.

How did you get that? It sorta echoes with their choice as Peterson for the professor voice?

EDIT: they have responded it was text people tried. sorry for the link with Peterson in that case.

I also received a terrible "random" input. I'd remove the feature.

https://imgur.com/a/xVxdUF9

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