feanne's recent activity
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Comment on The Oatmeal: A cartoonist's review of AI art in ~comics
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Comment on The Oatmeal: A cartoonist's review of AI art in ~comics
feanne Link ParentI agree overall, although personally I still care about how something was made-- whether it's imagery, art, etc-- for ethical reasons. I also think the demand may crater to the point of...I agree overall, although personally I still care about how something was made-- whether it's imagery, art, etc-- for ethical reasons.
I also think the demand may crater to the point of unsustainability. Not just in the arts. The rate at which human workers are replaced by AI may outpace the rate at which new work opportunities are created for humans. Unless UBI or other adequate social safety nets are created by then, massive unemployment would just result in a world where AI is doing most of the work and producing most of the things, but there just aren't enough people who can even pay for goods and services at all.
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Comment on I need headphone/mic recommendations for gaming before I rip my hair out in ~tech
feanne LinkThese probably aren't the best (I'm not an audiophile / expert) but I'm currently using these and I'm good with them: ~50 EUR - Razer Seiren X (there seems to be a newer model, which I haven't...These probably aren't the best (I'm not an audiophile / expert) but I'm currently using these and I'm good with them:
~50 EUR - Razer Seiren X (there seems to be a newer model, which I haven't tried) - USB mic so just plug into your computer, no other connections or setup
~40 EUR - Soundmagic E11C wired earbuds - regular audio jack, just plug into computer, no other connections or setup (these actually have a mic included but I prefer using the Razer Seiren X; E11 model has no mic)
I've been using them for about 5 years now with no issues. I recently recorded a youtube video with this mic so you can get an idea of the mic quality, but I did remove the background noise from the mic audio. Not that there was a lot of background noise. I think I still have the raw mic recording for this so just DM me if you want to listen.
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Comment on Timasomo 2025: Roll Call in ~creative.timasomo
feanne LinkI'd like to join and finally publish a game on Steam! My goal is to just publish there even with zero prep and zero marketing. I'm not sure I'm following the rules exactly though because I've...I'd like to join and finally publish a game on Steam! My goal is to just publish there even with zero prep and zero marketing. I'm not sure I'm following the rules exactly though because I've already started working on the game. But my goal this month is just to learn the process of publishing a game on Steam.
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Comment on I want to learn to draw on my iPad in ~creative
feanne LinkI really like the approach of "how to think when you draw" by the etherington brothers. They have a lot of quick guides showing how to illustrate lots of different things. Try lots of stuff, pay...I really like the approach of "how to think when you draw" by the etherington brothers. They have a lot of quick guides showing how to illustrate lots of different things.
Try lots of stuff, pay attention to what piques your curiosity and interest, and follow those. Have fun!!
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Comment on Has anyone here tried bone conduction headphones? in ~tech
feanne LinkI have Shokz / Aftershokz. Sound quality is just ok. It's great for outdoor running (situational awareness) and it's got absurdly long battery life. I can leave mine lying around for months unused...I have Shokz / Aftershokz. Sound quality is just ok. It's great for outdoor running (situational awareness) and it's got absurdly long battery life. I can leave mine lying around for months unused and it'll still be charged when I pick it up again.
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Comment on Fat Bear Week is here early, and the bears are fat and playful in ~enviro
feanne LinkKatmai National Park has a bear cam livestream on youtube.Fat Bear Week, when people get to pick their favorite Alaskan brown bear bulking up for hibernation, is coming early this year. The annual online competition that normally starts in early October will instead start on Sept. 23. Katmai National Park and Preserve officials say the bears are magnificently plump ahead of the tournament.
"This year's salmon run was extraordinary, with salmon numbers surpassing anything seen in recent memory," Matt Johnson, the park's interpretation program manager, told NPR via email. "As a result, the brown bears of Katmai are well-nourished and looking for other things to do besides scrap[p]ing with each other for food."
Katmai National Park has a bear cam livestream on youtube.
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Fat Bear Week is here early, and the bears are fat and playful
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Comment on AI content warning label in ~creative
feanne Link ParentI hope you find the right method for you! I haven't decided yet for my art. I might just write "No AI" in my profile too. But yeah I also hate that I even feel the need to declare that, just...I hope you find the right method for you! I haven't decided yet for my art. I might just write "No AI" in my profile too. But yeah I also hate that I even feel the need to declare that, just because of what's happening with generative AI these days.
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Comment on AI content warning label in ~creative
feanne LinkI saw an artist's Instagram profile include the phrase "No AI" and I think it's easy to understand in the context of the controversy currently surrounding generative AI. It's shorthand for "I...I saw an artist's Instagram profile include the phrase "No AI" and I think it's easy to understand in the context of the controversy currently surrounding generative AI. It's shorthand for "I don't use generative AI to make my art".
As an artist, I'm considering using this kind of phrasing for my social media profiles too.
I don't think there's any need to quibble on the technicalities of "what is AI" within the context of the art industry-- obviously we are referring to generative AI tools such as Midjourney.
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Comment on The woman who wrote "Eat, Pray, Love" tried to kill her girlfriend and wrote a book about it in ~books
feanne LinkI think this reddit comment thread has fairly nuanced takes on it: ... ... She clearly has unhealthy and toxic behavior and is also trying to be open and aware about it and trying to change. I do...I think this reddit comment thread has fairly nuanced takes on it:
"attempting to" and "planning to before coming to your senses and seeking help" are two different things
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excerpts (and sensationalist titles) in magazines compress the narrative and focus on the most dysfunctional portions
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She clearly has unhealthy and toxic behavior and is also trying to be open and aware about it and trying to change.
I do think she had enough money and resources to get professional help and care for her partner early on, that could have prevented the total relapse into addiction and both of their destructive behavior.
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Comment on Museum of Color - from ancient ochre to blacker than Vanta Black in ~arts
feanne LinkMy fave parts of this essay were the price per pigment (On the Internet, you can buy one genuine snail-sourced ounce of Tyrian purple pigment for $115,098.97, plus tax) and the Stuart Semple vs....My fave parts of this essay were the price per pigment (On the Internet, you can buy one genuine snail-sourced ounce of Tyrian purple pigment for $115,098.97, plus tax) and the Stuart Semple vs. Anish Kapoor drama update (In 2024, Stuart Semple legally changed his name to Anish Kapoor). Stephanie Krzywonos
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Museum of Color - from ancient ochre to blacker than Vanta Black
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Comment on Pet store owner builds mini subway station for his cats in ~life.pets
feanne LinkHe previously built his cats a mini house, mini parking garage with functional elevator, mini supermarket, and more.He previously built his cats a mini house, mini parking garage with functional elevator, mini supermarket, and more.
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Pet store owner builds mini subway station for his cats
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Comment on Just Buy Nothing: A fake online store to combat shopping addiction in ~health.mental
feanne Link ParentI understand, I'm just sick of seeing AI-generated content everywhere so anytime I see it I just nope out.I understand, I'm just sick of seeing AI-generated content everywhere so anytime I see it I just nope out.
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Comment on Just Buy Nothing: A fake online store to combat shopping addiction in ~health.mental
feanne LinkCool idea! I would love this if it didn't use AI-generated images.Cool idea! I would love this if it didn't use AI-generated images.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
feanne LinkGirlypop! 90s/Y2K vibe Audrey Hobert - Wet Hair Audrey Hobert - Bowling Alley Cool girl catchy bops Chloe Qisha - Sexy Goodbye Chloe Qisha - I Lied, I'm Sorry Heartbreak anthems Alessi Rose - That...Girlypop!
90s/Y2K vibe
Audrey Hobert - Wet Hair
Audrey Hobert - Bowling AlleyCool girl catchy bops
Chloe Qisha - Sexy Goodbye
Chloe Qisha - I Lied, I'm SorryHeartbreak anthems
Alessi Rose - That Could Be Me
Oston - True-ish
Debbii Dawson - You Killed The Music - I'm in love with her sweet voice and intensely beautiful 70s ABBA vibe -
Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
feanne LinkI've been pretty stressed out in my personal life, and this past week was pretty hectic. But! I still managed to exercise consistently (gym, badminton, and bouldering), see friends, and finally...I've been pretty stressed out in my personal life, and this past week was pretty hectic. But! I still managed to exercise consistently (gym, badminton, and bouldering), see friends, and finally finish the big update for my tiny virtual pet sim, Pocket Kitten.
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Comment on I am new to Mac OS, give me your favorite or preferred settings/ tools! in ~tech
feanne LinkFSNotes for super fast plain text and markdown notes. Search bar at the top also serves as a quick way to make a new note. It replaced notational velocity / nvalt for me. It's open source, works...FSNotes for super fast plain text and markdown notes. Search bar at the top also serves as a quick way to make a new note. It replaced notational velocity / nvalt for me. It's open source, works offline, syncs between MacOS and iOS (via iCloud), and it's a one-time purchase ($9 for Mac and $5 for iOS), not a subscription. Pricing is very reasonable IMO. Notes can be organized with tags and links, and there's also a quick way to share a note online (one click to create a webpage) if you want to.
Craft is what I use when I need presentable notes or documents that I can quickly share and edit anytime. I actually used this for my online wedding invitation! Syncs between iOS and MacOS, works offline, and it's easy for me to update using my phone anytime. So even if I know how to make webpages the old school way (HTML/CSS/PHP and upload via FTP) I just use Craft whenever I need a quick webpage; being able to instantly edit on my phone is so convenient. I also use this regularly as an online invitation for when we host get-togethers at home-- it's a quick link to show party details, map and directions, menu, etc. The free tier is already very useful; the subscription is for extra things like having a custom domain. I was on the free tier for the longest time and then I availed of the lifetime 40% off subscription offer during a past Black Friday sale. (I'm currently on a yearly $48 subscription.) I think this is kinda similar to Notion but I just prefer how Craft works better even while offline.
New File Menu because even though I haven't been a Windows user in decades, I still miss being able to right-click anywhere in a folder and create a new file (specifically text files). I use this $2 app to do that on my Mac. (I'm sure there's a way to do it for free / program it yourself if you're so inclined, but I was happy to just pay $2 for this app to do it for me.)
My interpretation of the comment was that the distinction between "just imagery" and "art" is just shorthand for how much the beholder values the work. So the same thing that is "just imagery" to one beholder may be "art" to another.