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Reddit Users’ Views on AI Romance and Companion Chatbots
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1
How familiar are you with AI-based romantic or companion chatbots (e.g., Replika, CarynAI, etc.)?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Slightly familiar
Not familiar
2
Do you use Reddit?
Yes, regularly
Occasionally
Rarely
No
3
Based on what you have seen on Reddit, how do most Reddit users view AI romance?
Mostly positive
Mostly negative
Mixed opinions
Not discussed much
4
What is your gender identity?
Male
Female
Non-binary
Trans
Prefer not to say
5
Have you personally interacted with an AI designed for romantic or emotional companionship? If yes, was it positive or negative? Why?
Please describe your experience, or skip if not applicable.
6
What is your opinion about AI romance?
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Both positive and negative
Other
7
What concerns do you have about AI romance? (Select all that apply)
Emotional dependency
Social isolation
Manipulation by companies
Unrealistic expectations of relationships
No major concerns
Other
8
How comfortable are you with the idea of forming a romantic or emotional bond with an AI?
Very comfortable
Comfortable
Not comfortable
Not comfortable at all
Neutral
Other
9
Would you look down at people who have AI relationships?
Yes
No
Unsure
Other
10
People who form AI romantic relationships should not be judged.
1 = Strongly disagree, 5 = Strongly agree
11
Do you believe an AI can provide genuine emotional support comparable to a human partner?
Yes
No
Unsure
It can be emotional support but not comparable to humans
Other
12
Do you see AI romance as a healthy or unhealthy outlet for loneliness?
Yes, I see it as healthy or it can be healthy
No, I see it as unhealthy
Unsure if it is healthy or not
Other
13
Would you ever consider an AI partner as a substitute for a human relationship?
Yes
No
Unsure
Other
14
By your own experience, on what level of emotional authenticity do you think AI companions can truly offer?
1 = No authenticity at all, 10 = Human-level authenticity
15
If you’ve interacted with an AI companion, how did the experience make you feel (e.g., comforted, uneasy, attached, indifferent)? Skip if not.
16
Do you think that AI romance in the future will be normalized when it comes to dating, or will it remain a forbidden taboo?
17
How do you think AI romance might affect traditional human relationships and dating culture in the future?
In a bad way
In a positive way
Unsure
It will be good and bad
Other
18
In your own words, how do you feel about AI romance?
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