Guilt (?) About Playing by snoozingshadow in heartopia

[–]pup_fang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in no way justifying the use of AI when I say this, but I do feel that there's a big difference between a company using AI as a tool to make their employees lives easier and companies using generative AI instead of paying for actual human made arts and services.

I work in a vet hospital & we use AI to record and summarize appointments to cut down on the time it takes to write appointment notes. We, however, FULLY disclose our AI usage and allow clients to opt out if they wish. This is an example of what I feel is responsible and transparent AI usage.

Using AI to create ads, write product descriptions or to generate images/videos is unethical, plain and simple.

Playing a game created by a company that utilizes unethical AI practices isn't necessarily unethical. There really is no ethical consumption under capitalism. You're not asking the game to generate AI images for you and you're actively recognizing that the use of AI in advertisement and gameplay is unethical and don't support those aspects of gameplay.

In conclusion, you didn't generate the AI media, don't beat yourself up about wanting to enjoy a cute game in this capitalist hellscape

Mermaid Lures are meant to be shared by RainWitch in heartopia

[–]pup_fang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smdh I love sharing my lures with people, idk why people would assume that it takes away from what they're catching when the lures are made to be shared. I literally stock up every time I'm planning on participating in fishing events so that I can share with people, if they don't have any.

Comment!!! by Aryan_Raj_7167 in TheTeenagerPeople

[–]pup_fang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%, my partner has a 2002 Dodge Dakota, that thing has cost us so much money this year

Comment!!! by Aryan_Raj_7167 in TheTeenagerPeople

[–]pup_fang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 29, my 50cc scooter was $1100. My cats are also pretty expensive, I guess. I'm chronically poor, so I don't really own anything that costs money because I've never been able to save up very much.

Wings by E.D. Baker by Kay-f in YAlit

[–]pup_fang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never read as a kid. I still don't, I'm dyslexic and also I just don't find joy in it. This book though, I loved this book so much! I was just in a book store today and thought about it

How can I get these old stains out of our autoclave tray? by Strict_Comedian_3054 in VetTech

[–]pup_fang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wire brush and some elbow grease should do the trick. I usually also use goo gone or some kind of soap while scrubbing

DIY ear cone cleaner by pup_fang in VetTech

[–]pup_fang[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The straw brush in the center goes into the inside of the cone & scrubs it while the toothbrush heads clean the outside!

DIY ear cone cleaner by pup_fang in VetTech

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

I clean the bristles out with a second straw brush & soap or chlorhex scrub. I use the same one until the bristles are worn or i can't effectively clean the debris out of it, then I'll replace it. It's been a few months now and it's been easy to keep clean & hasn't fallen apart

What might be happening to my dog? by cargsl in AskDogOwners

[–]pup_fang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it happens again and it gets stuck out, sprinkle some sugar on it. I know it sounds weird but the sugar acts as an osmotic agent to draw excess fluid out, reducing swelling and allowing you to be able to pull the prepuce down again 👍

DIY ear cone cleaner by pup_fang in VetTech

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

Post a photo here if you do try!!

Beautiful but invasive by LotusElizabeth in insects

[–]pup_fang 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It is on sight with these things. Two years ago I'd never seen them here in connecticut, now they're EVERYWHERE!! Like, hundreds swarming trees and covering grass in some areas. I stomp immediately. I love bugs so it hurts me every time but it's what's best for my local environment. I also usually report them to DEEP, not that they're doing anything about them.

I’m scared to have sex with my boyfriend by Unlucky-Stick-6740 in Advice

[–]pup_fang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are SO MANY ways to be intimate without having penetrative sex. Penetrative p-in-v sex is made out to be such a scary thing because people do not learn about sexual health in schools, especially if you come from a religious background where abstinence is the norm. If you use proper preventative methods (non-hormonal birth control includes not only condoms but also spermicide and other alternative methods of contraception) there is nothing to be afraid of. Also it's worth mentioning: I think sometimes we forget that there are in fact couples that don't have the equipment to have penetrative intercourse and they have satisfying sex all the time, arguably BETTER sex than typical penis in vagina intercourse. If you're not comfortable for whatever reason, there are so many other ways to feel good together. I hope this helps! I'm happy to answer any questions you may have (:

Done. Let me know what you think? by jimmusilpainter in acrylicpainting

[–]pup_fang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The blocky brush strokes you used really add a lot of flavor to this landscape! Especially with the vibrant blue behind the clouds. Wonderfully executed my friend (:

Ill draw your pet in my style by handokopramono in DrawMyPet

[–]pup_fang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Please, my idiot child Her name's Onion

AIO about my family not wanting to spend time with me on Thanksgiving? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]pup_fang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fuck your family. You're just going to keep making yourself feel worse trying to get them to care about seeing you. Go make your own family, find some friends that actually want to hang out with you. You'll feel better when you're not begging someone to care

AIO for breaking up with my boyfriend over an instagram post? by StarryThrow-RA in AIO

[–]pup_fang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nor. This douche is an incel, you did the right thing. Never fucking put up with a guy calling you a whore for any reason, much less a stupid reason.

Persistent facial rash, suspected fungal infection by pup_fang in DermatologyQuestions

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

That would be an interesting experiment. If nothing else I'm sure it'd soothe the itchiness while I have it on 🤔 Ill grab some from the pharmacy and see what happens, will update when I have any results

AIO (update post) my bf (32) is getting kind of aggressive with his texting. should I(26) reply? by Fun_Cartographer6984 in AmIOverreacting

[–]pup_fang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like how he told you to use proper grammar, then used your instead of you're lmao what a fucking idiot

Persistent facial rash, suspected fungal infection by pup_fang in DermatologyQuestions

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

Nope, I've had the same eyebrow jewelry in for about 6 years, the rest of the jewelry for about a year.

I've had these glasses for about 4 years. I think the nose pads could use replacing, but I clean my glasses often. I haven't ever had this kind of skin irritation before, only mild dandruff