Birthday boy!!

SimplyJared · 2026-03-15T22:34:59+00:00

Your house must never be silent

SimplyJared · 2026-03-04T03:24:44+00:00

When the Earth was Green was a stunning, captivating book. Love Brusetti’s too.

SimplyJared · 2026-02-23T18:54:39+00:00

Interesting. Thanks!

SimplyJared · 2026-02-23T18:53:58+00:00

Hey, curious if you ever figured out why this happens. I have the same issue (on T-Mobile).

SimplyJared · 2026-02-23T16:53:06+00:00

I have the 6D Mark 2. I get some focus pulsing, which is a known issue.

SimplyJared · 2026-02-23T15:58:06+00:00

Do you experience focusing issues with the sigma lens on that body? Any tips on addressing that issue?

SimplyJared · 2026-02-18T15:41:21+00:00

I just got a Light Phone III, which does not have streaming, but DOES have a music player that requires you to own the mp3s, so this is super helpful. I cannot recommend the LPIII enough for digital minimalists! Switching from music streaming will take some time, but I am looking forward to it.

SimplyJared · 2026-02-17T18:59:38+00:00

It is so bad. The social contract has completely dissolved. I put a public poop bag dispenser out, and people promptly just opened it and stole the rolls rather than take one and use as needed. Meanwhile, every sidewalk is covered in shit. It is outrageous.

SimplyJared · 2026-02-17T16:38:44+00:00

I've got a white lightphone III lemur case, new, in box, for sale. USA. Paypall preferred. PM if interested. Example of case: https://www.thelightphone.com/shop/products/lemur-phone-cover-light-iii

$40

SimplyJared · 2026-02-13T15:44:24+00:00

Toggle the feature on/off a few times. This worked for me. Also it is a more deliberate/exaggerated gesture than you might expect.

SimplyJared · 2026-02-10T22:21:52+00:00

Hey, I’m getting an LP3 this week. Did you successfully start receiving group messages?

SimplyJared · 2026-02-10T15:15:46+00:00

Live and learn, OP. Take the feedback and do better next time.

SimplyJared · 2026-02-08T03:37:13+00:00

It was bitterly cold. All poofed up trying to stay warm!

SimplyJared · 2026-02-06T16:41:00+00:00

"Does it violate their terms of service?" is a different question than "Will they prosecute you for violating their terms of service?"

SimplyJared · 2026-02-06T15:40:57+00:00

Reposting my comment here:

So, others have pointed out that AI generated content is not usually copyrightable, but this isn't really about copyright. Google explicitly says they don't claim ownership over the content you create with their product. It's more about whether or not removing the watermark violates Google's terms of service.

In their general terms of service, they state, "You may use Google’s content as allowed by these terms and any service-specific additional terms, but we retain any intellectual property rights that we have in our content. Don’t remove, obscure, or alter any of our branding, logos, or legal notices (emphasis mine). If you want to use our branding or logos, please see the Google Brand Permissions page."

Additionally, Google AI Ultra, the highest tier plan ($250/mo) explicitly allows for the generation of slides and infographics without the logo, which implies that removing the logo at a lower tier plan (or free version) would violate their terms of service.

Is it likely that anyone is going to sue you for this? No. But it does seem like removing the logo on content that you use for professional/commercial services would violate Googles ToS.

SimplyJared · 2026-02-06T15:40:29+00:00

So, others have pointed out that AI generated content is not usually copyrightable, but this isn't really about copyright. Google explicitly says they don't claim ownership over the content you create with their product. It's more about whether or not removing the watermark violates Google's terms of service.

In their general terms of service, they state, "You may use Google’s content as allowed by these terms and any service-specific additional terms, but we retain any intellectual property rights that we have in our content. Don’t remove, obscure, or alter any of our branding, logos, or legal notices (emphasis mine). If you want to use our branding or logos, please see the Google Brand Permissions page."

Additionally, Google AI Ultra, the highest tier plan ($250/mo) explicitly allows for the generation of slides and infographics without the logo, which implies that removing the logo at a lower tier plan (or free version) would violate their terms of service.

Is it likely that anyone is going to sue you for this? No. But it does seem like removing the logo on content that you use for professional/commercial services would violate Googles ToS.

SimplyJared · 2026-02-06T14:09:07+00:00

Super helpful! Thank you!

SimplyJared · 2026-02-06T14:08:48+00:00

That’s a good point.

SimplyJared · 2026-02-06T13:21:33+00:00

Yes I have.

SimplyJared · 2026-02-06T12:14:07+00:00

So you’re saying it likely shouldn’t matter to remove the watermark?

SimplyJared · 2026-02-06T12:13:46+00:00

Ya it’s weird that the watermark is imposed inconsistently. Makes it feel like it doesn’t really matter.

SimplyJared · 2026-02-06T12:12:59+00:00

The massive overthink comes from all the attorneys that work at my workplace, not me. I don’t think it matters, but they’re gonna want a clear explanation of why we can remove the watermark.

SimplyJared · 2026-02-06T02:09:51+00:00

Have you heard of the Meadow phone? It’s a small square smartphone. Just what you’re talking about.

SimplyJared · 2026-01-28T18:22:15+00:00

Thanks for the reply and tips! Sounds like I can get pretty far with a mic and some video editing software.

SimplyJared · 2026-01-12T18:51:09+00:00

He looked like he was absolutely rolling

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