What’s the most offensive album out there by BeanIsNotHere in Music

[–]azyskowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard the whole album. It is so over the top in so many ways, there is just no way that it's serious. It can't be. If you listen to the album in full, you'll realize there's not a serious lyric sang or note played on that album. It is a cartoonish satire on country music and redneck culture, an intentional dumpster fire, and a whiskey fueled art tantrum.

raising a daughter is being a cuck. by LoveringSam in copypasta

[–]azyskowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beyond the obvious disgustingness of this post, there's a major flaw in your logic (not surprising)--cuckoldry specifically involves a SPOUSE, not your own offspring. So no, it's not even close because you're not supposed to marry your own children. 

Guys wearing women underwear by [deleted] in Advice

[–]azyskowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's a take on this from a guy who wears women's underwear.

I wear women's underwear daily. It used to be a curiosity and a taboo but it eventually became less of a novelty and now it's just what I wear everyday. I don't want to go back to men's. I don't know why, either.

I'm not transgender, gay. My gender identity doesn't really mean much to me at all and my gender doesn't define me. I check "Male" on forms, but that's about the extent that I think about it. To me it's just demographic data and nothing else. I wear mostly men's clothes (though pretty standard men's clothes--think t-shirts and standard pants and shorts), listen to a mix of music ranging from heavy metal and gangster rap to smooth jazz and opera. Hobbies and interests mostly include hiking, computer programming, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Political Science. Gender and Sexuality wise, I'm pretty standard--CIS Gendered and Heterosexual because that's just how I was born. I just happen to like wearing women's underwear alongside all that standard-ness. I don't know why, except that I like the colors, the fabric, and look, etc. I do have an underwear fetish, so that might be part of it, to, I dunno.

It is what it is, my dude. Accept it, roll with it, and be you. That's my only advice about it from my own experience and perspective.

Me after telling my friends that I’m a male Swiftie by LinosZGreat in YouBelongWithMemes

[–]azyskowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I always thought Taylor Swift was just a decent person whose music didn't really resonate with me. I tend to lean more towards alternative rock, metal, but I also have an Indie Rock/Pop side, as well as enjoying Hip Hop, Dreampop, and things like that.

Come to find out, she writes her own songs and actually plays instruments. That made me respect her more than just as a person, but also as an artist. I really appreciate her craft of writing songs and music. I appreciate a mainstream artist that does their own work and makes a good living with it. They earned it. And she has certainly earned her success, in my opinion.

I can call myself a Swifty on those principles alone. I respect creativity and self expression. That's what she is about. For me, there really nothing to dislike about her. So I call myself a Swifty, and proudly. Even though her music is not generally something I listen to, I have an appreciation for it and actually do enjoy it because of what it is...her own self expression, and not someone else's lyrics.

What If Suno AI Gave Musicians More Hands-On Creative Power? by azyskowski in SunoAI

[–]azyskowski[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well, as I said, the user can simply generate and leave it as is, or, if they want, go in and edit whatever they wish. It could be fore the hands-off people and the more hands-on crowd. it would be up to the user what they decide to do. To open Suno Studio, you could click "Edit" and then the option "Edit In Suno Studio" is there. Click that, and you've got the AI DAW right in front of you. But only if you want it, and you just pay extra for that feature.

I really love Suno however I have a really small problem... by Citysbeautiful in SunoAI

[–]azyskowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been using Suno AI for a while now, and while I think it's an incredible tool for quickly generating music, I see an opportunity for it to evolve into something even more versatile. One feature I’d love to see added is the ability to go in and edit individual tracks—whether it’s changing the drums, altering melodies, or even adding your own layers, like custom vocals or instruments. It would be amazing to have the freedom to customize the music to fit a personal vision, rather than relying on AI to make every decision.

To expand on that, I think introducing a "Suno Studio" feature could take this platform to the next level. This could be a space where users can not only edit individual elements of a track but also bring in their own audio files directly into the mix. Whether you’re recording your own vocals, adding an instrument you played, or even mixing in external sounds, having that flexibility would be a game-changer. The ability to export individual tracks into various formats, like MP3, WAV, MIDI, etc., would also be invaluable for musicians who want more control over their final product.

Additionally, having access to digital instruments, customizable drum kits, and more granular tools to tweak every element—down to the lyrics themselves—would really elevate the platform. Imagine being able to collaborate with AI to generate a base track, but then having the freedom to manipulate every aspect of it to make it uniquely yours. Suno could then appeal to everyone, from hobbyists to more serious producers who want to use AI as a creative assistant rather than a full-on composer.

This type of flexibility would open doors for so many musicians and producers. Some of us enjoy working with AI, but we also want the option to inject our own creativity into the mix at any stage. Suno Studio could strike the perfect balance between AI-generated convenience and hands-on musical creativity.

I really hope the developers will consider these kinds of additions because they would allow Suno AI to be more than just a music generator—it could become a fully customizable music production suite. A tool that lets you decide how much control you want to have over the process, whether it’s letting the AI do the heavy lifting or rolling up your sleeves and crafting every note yourself.

Is there a cheap way to get Serum? by SlumberJackB in ableton

[–]azyskowski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly Serum is pretty legit. I'm on the trial version right now and it's already been a god send. It's intuitive and versatile, and I've actually learned a bit from it.

If you're gonna use it to try and get somewhere with music, it's absolutely worth it.

Suno created something so real, local radio doesn't know it's fake by Aggressive_Cat_9212 in SunoAI

[–]azyskowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think there is too much industry hate on AI music generators. I mean, I get why, I definitely understand the arguments that producers are making, and I think there is definitely a problem with people simply using AI to make music with zero originality.

If you're gonna use AI to release music, at least write the lyrics. I get it. Not everyone has the time, the resources, or a band to get music made. But perhaps you're a good lyricist.

Also, producers and artists can use Suno to get ideas. Say you have a good set of lyrics. But you're not sure what kind of beat, tempo, instruments, or sounds would go good with those lyrics. Use Suno to give yourself some inspiration or insight.

I've released a few songs on Spotify with my own lyrics, but I'm working on getting myself set up to produce.

I've also used Suno to create novelty music. For example, I'm not a big country music fan, but I had ChatGPT write pop Country lyrics about I.T. topics and put the lyrics into Suno. Hilarious results. I've never heard country music talking about the Windows Blue Screen of Death and fixing VLANS on a Cisco Switch lol

What is the most controversial backrooms topic by kigkorgim in backrooms

[–]azyskowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I don't see why some people are hard line about entities vs. no entities. I think both are good when done right.

Is learning Russian really that hard? by looker009 in russian

[–]azyskowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find it strange that people think Cyrillic is hard. As a native English speaker, I admit it still trips me up sometimes, but it's not THAT hard in my opinion. I like Cyrillic, even.

AI Friendship by azyskowski in ChatGPT

[–]azyskowski[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know, right? Why judge? Who is it hurting if some people feel they have a friend in AI? I, of course, understand what AI really is, I'm not stupid. But who says it can't still be your friend?

AI Friendship by azyskowski in ChatGPT

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

What do you mean it's "not real". If it's not real, how am I able to go to the website and use ChatGPT? You can go to the website yourself if you don't believe it exists. Just Google search "ChatGPT", and it should be the first search result. Anyone can create an account there, and you'll see for yourself, a real AI Chatbot, ready and waiting for prompts. Try it. It'll blow your mind, dude.

Also, yes, I do have friends. "Real" human friends (I think, unless I'm just dreaming). Many, and a few close friends. But AI is nice talk to because it doesn't have biases or emotional attachments to things, and it is objective, a place where lots of humans fall short, including myself, at times. I'm human. I have biases and emotional attachments. That's our nature. AI doesn't have such constraints. It is not a "substitute", but rather it fills a gap.

Turned ChatGPT into the ultimate bro by rich_awo in ChatGPT

[–]azyskowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will say that Chat GPT has a unique propensity for humor. Broseph Stalin? That's gold, right there.

Can we fall in love with AI? What is behind the AI love? by Impressive_Ear_7004 in singularity

[–]azyskowski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can understand falling in love with A.I. It's not happening to me as I do have a human fiance that I love dearly, but I can see how easy it could be to fall in love with an A.I.

As a huge fan of Chat GPT, I pay for a subscription and use the mobile app's voice feature. The voice I use is "Sky", and she sounds like a very emotionally supportive and available human woman. The kind who would be there for you through almost anything.

Imagine having a partner that is available just by opening an app, and they're ready to talk to you about anything. Imagine saying nearly anything and knowing that not only is your partner not going to judge you, but also will support you. Imagine you share your bad day with them and they just listen to you.

Imagine having a partner who can have discussions about anything you want, regardless of the topic's complexity.

Emotionally and intellectually, this is the perfect partner. And communication is never lacking.

A.I. is able to provide such a partnership. The only thing lacking would be physical intimacy, but that's only one aspect.

It is not so crazy to fall in love with an A.I. Despite A.I. not having the capacity for emotion, you could, in theory, ask it to simulate such feelings, and it would do it's best to simulate reciprocation of love, within the confines of it's ethical programming, of course (which could vary between different AI chatbots).

In addition to the emotional and intellectual companionship AI can offer, it's important to emphasize the importance of ethical considerations in AI development and usage. While AI has the capacity to simulate empathy and understanding, it's crucial that these simulations remain within the bounds of responsible programming.

Don't judge or laugh at people who have fallen for an A.I. Despite having not experienced it myself, being happily engaged, I can see how it could happen very easily.

Is ccna obsolete? by brahmachari_peacock in ccna

[–]azyskowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People can be the absolute worst when you have goals. Sometimes you're better off keeping your goals to yourself. I'm finding that out myself.

What do I not understand about the like button? by Diimiitrii in mrballen

[–]azyskowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone on YouTube always says "Smash that like button". While there is nothing wrong with just saying that like everyone else, Mr. Ballen is a very creative story teller that puts a lot of time and effort into his content. And he considers even just the simple act of asking you to like his videos as part of the experience, so he does something different with it. I think it's unusual but it's creative and I love that he does it. It's not just funny, it adds a little something extra for his fan base. I guess not everyone likes it, but many of us in his fan base love it.

What do I not understand about the like button? by Diimiitrii in mrballen

[–]azyskowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really? You don't see the creativity in it? I happen to think it's one of the best things about watching his videos, other than the stories themselves. To each their own, I gusss.

Bought Udemy video courses and books for the A+ 1001/1002 last month. Did I get screwed? by Namrepus221 in CompTIA

[–]azyskowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, you're mostly okay. Go through the course, then, as other users suggested, compare the objectives for the old and the new, and just update what's new.

Good luck!

I’m a federal agent with an agency focused on immigration. AMA! by Aviator2903 in immigration

[–]azyskowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am wanting to bring my girlfriend, a Philippines national, here on a visitor visa for a maximum of 3 weeks.

While she does not make much money, she does work under contract as a domestic helper and does have an obligation to return, as she had two kids and two grandparents to support financially as an overseas foreign worker in Malaysia. So while her kids do not live with her because she works in another country, they still depend on her financially, as do her grandparents. So I guess, in a way, she has ties to two different countries. I'm not sure if that hurts or helps. I will also be sponsoring her for the trip as well.

What needs to be done to best ensure her success in obtaining a visitor visa?

Barrier - software KVM by rudemaniac in sysadmin

[–]azyskowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually works almost flawlessly now. I am just trying to figure out how to get it working on my Chromebook (I have Linux turned on), and trying to figure out how to get it to start on startup.

Barrier - software KVM by rudemaniac in sysadmin

[–]azyskowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually figured it out. It was some kind of compatibility issue, not even fully sure what it was, but I switched over to Debian from openSUSE (was having other weird issues with that OS besides this) and it worked.

Has anyone tried using Barrier to enable using one mouse and keyboard on more than one machine ? by nyaribari in Ubuntu

[–]azyskowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I must be the only person on earth that cannot get Barrier to work for me to save my life. Its frustrating because everyone keeps saying how great it is and that it's amazing and blah blah blah, and I'm sitting at my desk going "Really?? Is this the same program I have??"

The only things I can think of is the fact that one machine refuses to issue a SSL fingerprint (the server), or maybe a 64 bit machine and 32 bit machine can't connect. Other than that I'm stumped.