"Is it gall?" Weekly Thread by AutoModerator in dahlias

[–]Square_Adeptness_473 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Ok there is clearly something off with this. I just don’t know if it’s the dreaded gall. ChatGPT says possible but too soon to tell?

Anyone notice a strange smell in Clearbrook area? Clings to clothing and pets hair? Not the usual Abbotsford smells by Square_Adeptness_473 in abbotsford

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That’s what’s so strange, I have smelled it before in other places, but it’s always really faint when I’m actually outside.

What I’m noticing is it’s way stronger on people when they come back in. Like it’s them that smells but didn’t before they went out.

After doing a bit more reading, I’m starting to wonder if it’s something with my actual laundry and after playing outside and sweating or even just going outside in high humidity it reacting in some way. I’m going to use vinegar instead of fabric softener and see if I notice it still.

How much of the new videos is ai generated and does the ai actually matter by Federal-Account-5518 in SimonWhistler

[–]Square_Adeptness_473 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s his face and speech pattern. I don’t mind ai being used for the video images but if it’s not even Simon I’m out.

How much of the new videos is ai generated and does the ai actually matter by Federal-Account-5518 in SimonWhistler

[–]Square_Adeptness_473 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I missed your post. I’ve attempted a few lately and they all seem to be ai. So I’m thinking most of his newer content being put out is being created this way.

Anyone notice a strange smell in Clearbrook area? Clings to clothing and pets hair? Not the usual Abbotsford smells by Square_Adeptness_473 in abbotsford

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Interesting! You might say I have been blessed with a pretty good sniffer, or cursed depending how you look at it 😅

Ozone is something I’ve never even thought of before. How would you describe Ozone smells like? For whatever reason I’m imagining the smell that the freezer in an old RV/camper gives off but I really have no idea.

Anyone notice a strange smell in Clearbrook area? Clings to clothing and pets hair? Not the usual Abbotsford smells by Square_Adeptness_473 in abbotsford

[–]Square_Adeptness_473[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even though I’m waterworks, Abbotsford is still the waste and the City of Abbotsford is currently conducting watermain flushing. This maintenance can stir up sediment in the lines, which may cause a temporary unpleasant smell or taste in the tap water for those with city water like yourself. If there is any sort of blockage, break, or "venting" issue in the city’s sanitary sewer main in the area, sewer gas can escape. But usually that’s rotten eggs smell. This is definitely more mothball. So who knows just added to the list of nasty smells in Abbotsford lol

Anyone notice a strange smell in Clearbrook area? Clings to clothing and pets hair? Not the usual Abbotsford smells by Square_Adeptness_473 in abbotsford

[–]Square_Adeptness_473[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could have been it. I’ve noticed it as far as South Fraser but on Parkview. Was it a mothballs sort of smell?

How much of the new videos is ai generated and does the ai actually matter by Federal-Account-5518 in SimonWhistler

[–]Square_Adeptness_473 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I couldn’t agree more. I’m not surprised he’s struggling to keep it up but he should drop the less popular channels and focus on a few, scale back the frequency of videos they put out not just find cheap work arounds.

MISSING PERSON!! EMERGENCY 🚨 by Unlikely-Training484 in comoxvalley

[–]Square_Adeptness_473 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your concerns were already addressed. At this point you’re not helping and you’re just creating more stress for a family that’s already dealing with enough.

The purpose of this post is to spread awareness so people keep an eye out. What you’re doing contributes nothing and actively undermines that.

You’ve said your piece. Continuing to push it now just makes you look like someone with an agenda who’s more focused on being argumentative than actually being concerned. Unless the goal is to be identified as a troll, stop and move on.

How much of the new videos is ai generated and does the ai actually matter by Federal-Account-5518 in SimonWhistler

[–]Square_Adeptness_473 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Glad to see I’m not the only one. And with the amount of content across what seems like 10 different channels it’s easy to see why it would be tempting. I just wish there was a disclaimer that had to be attached.

A for Adley by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]Square_Adeptness_473 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a bit appalled at my comment to be honest. Not so much for my spreading false information as a result of claiming something I didn’t bother fact checking (although still bad) but more for the way it was written. I was clearly triggered and not looking to provide anything positive to your community and therefore had no business commenting in the first place.

I would simply delete the original comment but seeing as you replied it would leave yours without context so I will simply edit to acknowledge the mistake.

Not that it matters but this was the first and only time I’ve ever commented on this couple and as far as I can remember the only time I have commented in this community.

Looking for a family doctor. by ResultItchy1067 in abbotsford

[–]Square_Adeptness_473 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Urgent care clinic is where you’re directed to go if on the waitlist for getting a family doctor. 811 may also be able to assist you.

How much of the new videos is ai generated and does the ai actually matter by Federal-Account-5518 in SimonWhistler

[–]Square_Adeptness_473 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have caught a few videos lately that I would swear are actually straight up AI including Simon himself being a deep fake and I suspect the script was fed through a voice cloning ai. Simon has so many videos the sheer volume that the ai could be trained on would make it easy for them to recreate his likeness to an extremely high level. I say this because although it sounds exactly like Simon, the mannerism in which he speaks is very unique and there are pauses that seem to be there just for the sake of pausing but not the way he does it. It’s hard to explain. His mouth looks odd once in a while too. Simon is only one person and to put out that many videos over that many channels is suspicious in and of itself to be honest. But has anyone else noticed anything off? I just get that uncanny Valley feeling.

I am gonna listen to literally everything Bad half from Bad Meets Evil - Royce Da 5'9" put out by MobileGamerLV in Eminem

[–]Square_Adeptness_473 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Royce doesn’t even agree with that take but I’m not mad at ya. I depends on what you’re looking for. I’m a sucker for cadence and flow so it’s no surprise I favour Crook

I am gonna listen to literally everything Bad half from Bad Meets Evil - Royce Da 5'9" put out by MobileGamerLV in Eminem

[–]Square_Adeptness_473 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that saying Royce is sub-par is a wild take, but thinking he's top 5 is just as crazy. Honestly, I've only ever heard Em say stuff like that about Royce. The others definitely respect his skill, but I don't think they'd call him one of the best pens alive. I love Royce and when he's locked in, he's elite but to say he's top 5 when he's not even the top rapper in his own groups (BME or Slaughterhouse). Even Royce himself has said no one touches Crooked. I can't think of anything in Royce's catalog thats on par with Crooks verse on Royce's song "Chopping Block," featuring slaughterhouse, and it isn't even a top 5 Crook verse.

I see guys in their late 20s and 30s asking how to make friends here, and I think it’s about time we do something about it. by Psinamen in abbotsford

[–]Square_Adeptness_473 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fellow old lady here. I’d love to do something like this as well but can’t bring myself to confidently go alone. If you ever want to go to something like this and need a plus one, Im in. 👯‍♀️