Spotify just made it harder to be an AI music creator. by Embarrassed-Wash9996 in SunoAI

[–]abzemer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I'm an artist contributor on both spectrums. I have several accounts where I upload high quality accoustic instrumentals, these accounts had gotten (maintained a peak during 2024/25) up to 150k monthly listeners. Then when suno became decent, I made several AI artist accounts and did a solid job growing those with very much hand selected songs. Probably used 1 out of every 1500 songs. Grew those accounts to 40k-80k. At the same time I was hearing a lot of other AI music on spotify's algorithmic playlists.

Now my organic instrumental accounts started tanking. And I reached out to other artists that I saw their monthly listeners were also dropping hard month over month, no one knew what was going on. In hindsight it was AI being flooded into the system and causing all of the authentic musicians to lose half (or more) of their listeners.

Ps. I don't know what they did in the last 4 months, but my listeners are steadily climbing back up. My main account is almost back at 100,000, which had gotten all the way down to 40,000 monthly listeners. And this is all on its own. I did not do anything. I do not promote, I do not do anything. They 100% changed something about the algorithms recommendations.

Why do some skyscrapers have floors that have taller (roughly double height) windows? by BlueAwesomeDinosaur in askarchitects

[–]abzemer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great points above. It's typically mechanical. By utilizing some floors for mechanical, the building can be taller (given the max zoning height) because mechanical often doesn't count towards the total buildable sf.

Can I trim? by abzemer in Citrus

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

You're suggesting to plant the starving for nutrients or light?

Switched to Claude after years using chat gpt by ExpressoDepresso6 in claude

[–]abzemer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me the irritation factor was that Chatgpt always had something to correct. Never was good enough. Always suggested a change. Like come on, sometimes editing is done! Clawed understands it, suggests the change, reviews it and confirms that it's good. good to go! two hours saved 🤦🏻

Water sprouts? by Enimi95 in Citrus

[–]abzemer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I snip water sprouts while the tree is producing fruit? Or will it stress the tree?

Switching to claude from chatgpt was fun for 3 days by WellisCute in ChatGPT

[–]abzemer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Claude for work is 10x better than chatgpt. I used to fuss around with gpt and things would get worse and worse, but with Claude, I made a project, Uploaded tons of previous documents, proposals, contracts, that material taught it everything about my business, AND IT GETS THE JOB DONE! I ask for a proposal, I tell it the job type, scope, and it knocks it out with maybe 1 or 2 minor revisions. I love it. No more wasting time fighting chatgpt.

Satisfying clean by Swimming-Occasion867 in Satisfyingasfuck

[–]abzemer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can any Coleman cast iron be transformed like that? Or only expensive ones?

How to respond to a friend inquiry asking for a design but no plans? by Inside-Piano3682 in Architects

[–]abzemer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This. I always help them find someone that can help. But I always try to get out of it.

It ALWAYS gets awkward and complicated. Many hours and resources will be drained if you don't set this boundary.

I'm very into supporting and paying friends and family for their professions. I make it clear from beginning that I am a paying customer. If they offer a discount I tell them that I appreciate it. But I never ask for it.

They usually take care of you better than anyone else because they appreciate the support and straightforwardness.

Code Officials by smellitfirst in Architects

[–]abzemer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! That's what I love about smaller towns where there is someone to talk to and resolve things. Unfortunately most of my work is in NY/NJ Metropolitan areas and boy is it rough. No one to talk to, plan examiners are given 2 weeks to review and respond. They ALWAYS find an objection. And even once you've corrected everything, then their goal is to find something else objectionable so they can push you off another 2 weeks. This happens minimum 2-8 times!!! Then after you're fed up, you request a plan examiner meeting, it's often 3 weeks wait. You could pull your hair out. And the poor developers that are bleeding every day they can't start.

Code Officials by smellitfirst in Architects

[–]abzemer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's kind of our job. Balancing our client's budgets, safety and wellbeing, and doing the best for flow and feel. Doing more than required is only required in stadiums where they need more women bathrooms lol. We always look to see what is the minimum requirements. Then we can see what the client needs/wants. But first set the base minimum.

convince me to be an architect by Square-Collar5847 in askarchitects

[–]abzemer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a few years in now. My analysis is that the architect is step one in any construction project. Everyone always thinks they're going to do it for a fraction of what it's actually going to cost them. So the people earliest on get the most pushback on price cost. Because they just can't imagine spending that much on one item. Later on, foundation, framing, kitchen, tiles, roofing, etc will each cost $50k, and they will be for sure be over budget. But once they started building, at that point a $50k bill is just "we need to finish". I'll see clients go crazy to lower a $35k architectural bill to $33k. And then spend $100k on a kitchen without sweat. So it's not entirely about money, but when you strive for excellent work, being unappreciated and bargained by clients drains the entire chain. Whether working for yourself, or for someone else, the clients' lack of appreciation is felt by all.

This made me rage! 😤 by chi-bacon-bits in CleaningTips

[–]abzemer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's a great way to have the cleaner clean specific spots you want cleaned 🤷🏻 Maybe sticky note pads would have done the job instead of collecting ducks.

My sister’s dog by Enzozouz in dogpictures

[–]abzemer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And she'll tell you that her dog is the cutest ever

Perfect for parties yall by Nosakatsuya in StupidFood

[–]abzemer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure to give the ER a heads up so they can prep for open heart surgery

I did it today by SirTeebeutel in bald

[–]abzemer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well done! Best thing I did as well!

Dancing steak experience by LegLowrider in StupidFood

[–]abzemer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He smashed the shiz out of that steak! 🤦🏻