Tanek
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And then, for anyone to tell real artists they need to use genAI? That just sounds crazy to me. Why would you risk diluting the creativity? Homogenized art should never be our goal.
December 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
And then, for anyone to tell real artists they need to use genAI? That just sounds crazy to me. Why would you risk diluting the creativity? Homogenized art should never be our goal.
I get the appeal of the general idea. I'd love to have skills to make images in my head into art in the world, but I know it is not a skillset I have. And even if genAI didn't just spew regurgitated slop, my lack of skill isn't a reason to steal the skilled work of others so I can roleplay artist.
December 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I get the appeal of the general idea. I'd love to have skills to make images in my head into art in the world, but I know it is not a skillset I have. And even if genAI didn't just spew regurgitated slop, my lack of skill isn't a reason to steal the skilled work of others so I can roleplay artist.
My one thing with Weapons is, I both want to know more of *that* character's backstory and fear if I got it, it would take something away from the movie. It might need to remain a black box to really work? Not sure.
December 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM
My one thing with Weapons is, I both want to know more of *that* character's backstory and fear if I got it, it would take something away from the movie. It might need to remain a black box to really work? Not sure.
How to destroy all the good rep from Baldur's Gate 3 in one easy step?
December 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
How to destroy all the good rep from Baldur's Gate 3 in one easy step?
I have noticed that even simple searches often bring up video "answers" before text.
When I ask "how do I turn off copilot everywhere in windows" there are two things I definitely do not want.
1. An "AI" answer
2. A 10 minute video that rambles on before *maybe* providing an answer at some point
When I ask "how do I turn off copilot everywhere in windows" there are two things I definitely do not want.
1. An "AI" answer
2. A 10 minute video that rambles on before *maybe* providing an answer at some point
December 17, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I have noticed that even simple searches often bring up video "answers" before text.
When I ask "how do I turn off copilot everywhere in windows" there are two things I definitely do not want.
1. An "AI" answer
2. A 10 minute video that rambles on before *maybe* providing an answer at some point
When I ask "how do I turn off copilot everywhere in windows" there are two things I definitely do not want.
1. An "AI" answer
2. A 10 minute video that rambles on before *maybe* providing an answer at some point
That is usually where they put who sent in a tip. Maybe a different Rick, or maybe that Rick still keeps up with LOTRO news and frequents MOP? 😁
December 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
That is usually where they put who sent in a tip. Maybe a different Rick, or maybe that Rick still keeps up with LOTRO news and frequents MOP? 😁
This story is horrible and should 100% be used as an example of how ICE is acting, but I have not found a source for the hospital/poison control part. Do you have one? Was that later? (www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjJb...) I just don't want to give anyone an excuse to dismiss as an exaggeration or lie.
Video captures moment federal agents threw irritants into car with baby inside
YouTube video by CBS Chicago
www.youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
This story is horrible and should 100% be used as an example of how ICE is acting, but I have not found a source for the hospital/poison control part. Do you have one? Was that later? (www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjJb...) I just don't want to give anyone an excuse to dismiss as an exaggeration or lie.
Stories like this are bad enough, but I can't find any actual report that the baby had to have poison control called at the hospital.
If that did happen and there is a source, can you include it? Otherwise, embellishing an already bad enough story just gives bad actors a foothold to dismiss it all.
If that did happen and there is a source, can you include it? Otherwise, embellishing an already bad enough story just gives bad actors a foothold to dismiss it all.
December 15, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Stories like this are bad enough, but I can't find any actual report that the baby had to have poison control called at the hospital.
If that did happen and there is a source, can you include it? Otherwise, embellishing an already bad enough story just gives bad actors a foothold to dismiss it all.
If that did happen and there is a source, can you include it? Otherwise, embellishing an already bad enough story just gives bad actors a foothold to dismiss it all.
I mean, I'm kinda on the pup's side for this one. Never mess with the morning walk! 😁
December 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I mean, I'm kinda on the pup's side for this one. Never mess with the morning walk! 😁
Whew. I'd heard good things about that game.
(But yes, this week's was a big disappointment.)
(But yes, this week's was a big disappointment.)
December 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Whew. I'd heard good things about that game.
(But yes, this week's was a big disappointment.)
(But yes, this week's was a big disappointment.)
Uh oh. Which game was the problem last week?
December 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Uh oh. Which game was the problem last week?
I mean, obviously you need to have your birth certificate on you at all times. Perfectly normal, no cause for concern. And make sure you have all your social media addresses and passwords in a document to hand over when requested. For your safety. You understand. Thanks.
December 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I mean, obviously you need to have your birth certificate on you at all times. Perfectly normal, no cause for concern. And make sure you have all your social media addresses and passwords in a document to hand over when requested. For your safety. You understand. Thanks.
I can't even count the number of times I've been talking to a customer service rep and at some point had to say something like, "I know this is not your fault, you are doing what you can to help; the company just did not provide you with the tools you need to do the job." Sometimes even supervisors.
December 13, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I can't even count the number of times I've been talking to a customer service rep and at some point had to say something like, "I know this is not your fault, you are doing what you can to help; the company just did not provide you with the tools you need to do the job." Sometimes even supervisors.
Good to know! Thanks.
(We have reached a strange point in history where *human* error is actually a positive selling point for me with some things.)
(We have reached a strange point in history where *human* error is actually a positive selling point for me with some things.)
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Good to know! Thanks.
(We have reached a strange point in history where *human* error is actually a positive selling point for me with some things.)
(We have reached a strange point in history where *human* error is actually a positive selling point for me with some things.)
I would mark them as notable for what has probably been the largest and most comprehensive theft of creative property in history.
December 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I would mark them as notable for what has probably been the largest and most comprehensive theft of creative property in history.
As amusing as it is, looking at what has been written about this book online, I now wonder if Saga Press Books uses "AI" for its posts. :(
December 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
As amusing as it is, looking at what has been written about this book online, I now wonder if Saga Press Books uses "AI" for its posts. :(
Picked it up last time and spreading the word this time.
(Also, this is reminding me I have not yet read the other books in the bundle. Now I know what I'll be doing while hiding from people on NYE. 😁)
(Also, this is reminding me I have not yet read the other books in the bundle. Now I know what I'll be doing while hiding from people on NYE. 😁)
December 11, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Picked it up last time and spreading the word this time.
(Also, this is reminding me I have not yet read the other books in the bundle. Now I know what I'll be doing while hiding from people on NYE. 😁)
(Also, this is reminding me I have not yet read the other books in the bundle. Now I know what I'll be doing while hiding from people on NYE. 😁)
"AI" stole work from someone and regurgitated it but worse? Well, no one could have seen *that* coming. 😏
December 11, 2025 at 2:34 AM
"AI" stole work from someone and regurgitated it but worse? Well, no one could have seen *that* coming. 😏
Just to be sure I have this correct, the last day of the festival is a Friday? 🤔
December 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Just to be sure I have this correct, the last day of the festival is a Friday? 🤔
Another reply on that post says the picture is of a goosefish, rather than the tasseled wobbegong. So, picture might not be AI, but yeah, it looks wrong.
December 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Another reply on that post says the picture is of a goosefish, rather than the tasseled wobbegong. So, picture might not be AI, but yeah, it looks wrong.
Thank you for this. Your "cat update" post helped me finally convince my mother that blindly accepting the "AI summary" google has been force-feeding everyone in searches might not be the best plan.
December 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Thank you for this. Your "cat update" post helped me finally convince my mother that blindly accepting the "AI summary" google has been force-feeding everyone in searches might not be the best plan.
I was going to point it out, but had an internal battle between "people should be told it is AI" and "I don't want to ruin the day of someone who had good feels from the video". 😟
December 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I was going to point it out, but had an internal battle between "people should be told it is AI" and "I don't want to ruin the day of someone who had good feels from the video". 😟
Solar collector deployed. In through the ear, out through the eyes. 🌞
December 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Solar collector deployed. In through the ear, out through the eyes. 🌞
Let's say they rule that the president CAN do this. What, then, are the remaining barriers between him and the power to strip citizenship from anyone he chooses?
December 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Let's say they rule that the president CAN do this. What, then, are the remaining barriers between him and the power to strip citizenship from anyone he chooses?
At this point I'm considering taking another look at that theory about the end game of the right wing being the end *times*. Because what the heck is going on.
December 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
At this point I'm considering taking another look at that theory about the end game of the right wing being the end *times*. Because what the heck is going on.