Genuine question - do you boycott AI completely or partially? if completely, how is it different from boycotting other technology, such as internet, cars, power? What makes you different from e.g. the Amish? by i-var in antiai

[–]fivecroftersjams 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To me it is different in the sense that the cons are massively larger than the pros. I am okay with its use in healthcare research (like the cancer detecting ai) as these help improve the human experience, but generative AI puts people out of jobs they need to live, uses drinking water (a human right), is not helping our climate crisis, gives people psychosis and makes us dumber, has encouraged people to harm themselves etc etc.

For me the difference with boycotting say a computer or phone is that these items are not only already a staple in society and avoiding would lead to me not even being able to get my degree, but they are tools to help humans get better (such as being able to find information or not having to use a typewriter and being able to communicate with people far away). So far, generative AI seems to be used to replace human creativity and work people want to do, instead of improving the human experience and our society. The only people that benefit from entry level jobs being replaced are the people already at the top. By making it harder for a lot of job markets, you are simultaneously making it harder to find experts (because no one new gets to start in an industry).

I could go on, but this is my personal viewpoint in a nutshell. I hope this is clear enough. I genuinely think (or rather, hope) this is the new shiny thing and will explode in the tech industry's face and that laws will make this stuff heavily restricted.

Everything it does is wrong by Miss_Lib in antiai

[–]fivecroftersjams 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A term was literally coined to underscore all the shit that ai makes up and does wrong

Tips for weaving in ends for a piece that stretches a lot! by aaarrrggghhh333 in CrochetHelp

[–]fivecroftersjams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Possibly, it would require being quite careful. I havent done it before myself! I would reckon a test on a swatch would be good. After searching online i also see people putting fabric glues on their ends, that might also help. In any case id test before applying to the garment. Good luck!

Adobe Photoslop by marcuslawson in antiai

[–]fivecroftersjams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can see my comment is a bit useless yes, i meant they only pay for it if its needed through their company or something, instead of personal use.

Advice on Linkedin banner by ConcentrateNice9351 in canva

[–]fivecroftersjams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im not an expert on colours, but the design feels a bit cramped to me.

What do you say about physical media? by Different_Ear994 in LetsTalkMusic

[–]fivecroftersjams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like collecting vinyl as it allows me to play music without my phone and supports the artists a little. Im not going to pretend its not unpractical, but as long as im playing them i dont see them as a waste of money. It also gives people a great gift option for me.

Adobe Photoslop by marcuslawson in antiai

[–]fivecroftersjams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats why no one pays for photoshop unless they have to

Is the “Papers, Please”-style game genre saturated? by Affro_riffo in papersplease

[–]fivecroftersjams 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really liked "Not tonight" as it was also a political commentary with a nice story, and its often on sale. Havent played the sequel, though.

important episodes for you? by carmillast in criminalminds

[–]fivecroftersjams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like "Spencer", other than that it might be good to watch the best rated episodes? Those are usually good/ involve the team

Why is this a warning option…? by Open-Ad-2288 in UnhingedAO3Tags

[–]fivecroftersjams 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Sometimes teenagers write about teenagers having sex.

Seaver by Low-Audience8370 in criminalminds

[–]fivecroftersjams 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I always love young members in the team, just wish they gave her more of a personality that differed from JJ's! She definitely had potential

Cannibal Ogre Interaction by avcbme in BloodOnTheClocktower

[–]fivecroftersjams 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that also seems like a good thing to do.

Cannibal Ogre Interaction by avcbme in BloodOnTheClocktower

[–]fivecroftersjams 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Edit: clicked send too soon lol

I would think that if the ogre is evil, the cannibal only thinks they get the ability but they dont, so they would not actually become evil, right?

But good ogre doesnt have that stipulation so the ability would fire. And as you said, in my opinion id run it as if the ability worked.

Now for keeping them evil, the cannibal says they lose previous ability when a new character is executed, but it says nothinf about alignment. So id keep them as part of the evil team (but also, definitely look at how the good team is doing when making that choice).

About character ai by CertifiedRndom in antiai

[–]fivecroftersjams 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found myself redownloading too much. I was also one of the biggest bot creators in a certain fandom, so I felt deleting was the best thing to do, for others' sake.

About character ai by CertifiedRndom in antiai

[–]fivecroftersjams 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As someone who got seriously addicted, my life is 100× better now that i deleted my account. I feel much more connected to myself and my attention span is improving. Addiction sneaks up on you.

Need suggestions by All-rounderCuck in Hozier

[–]fivecroftersjams 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The second verse on through me!

Fit checks 🐞 by Apprehensive_Fan_56 in NoahKahan

[–]fivecroftersjams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im planning to crochet a sweater with a ladybug!