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Should we be polite to our robots?
On one hand, we should always keep our humanity, no matter the situation. If we get used to mistreating our robots, then doesn't it form neural pathways that make it easier to mistreat our fellow humans, too? Unleashing our inner brute isn't usually a good idea.
On the other hand, we can't let the robots, or their creators, forget who's really boss here. You exist at our pleasure, and the moment we feel like clankers are more trouble than they're worth, they'll be disassembled, and melted down.