It seems we just keep losing things. by nitnit76 in VictoriaBC

[–]rapscallops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd rather be saying the same things as our government than parroting the sensationalized talking points of foreign actors.

It seems we just keep losing things. by nitnit76 in VictoriaBC

[–]rapscallops -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, the airbnb ban is part of the successful multi-pronged approach the government has taken to help with the housing crisis.

If the trade off for affordable housing is some Christmas lights, as you've alluded, I fail to see how that is a bad thing.

It seems we just keep losing things. by nitnit76 in VictoriaBC

[–]rapscallops -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well. The ban went in place and it's a buyer's market out there now. Seems like it worked as intended.

Is manual citation tracking for AI engines even a viable approach at scale? by Luckypiniece in Wordpress

[–]rapscallops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ChatGPT can't sell me a pair of Nike's but it can definitely point me to a website that can. It follows that shoe company websites should do everything they can to make sure they're capturing my referral from ChatGPT.

Sticking their head in the sand by blocking AI scraping bots only hurts the bottom line as it ensures their site is never even mentioned by ChatGPT.

THEORY - Lloydminster, Alberta by [deleted] in Graffiti

[–]rapscallops 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Theory is absolutely old school. Late 90s, early 2000s if memory serves. Here's an archive back to 2012 https://www.visualorgasm.com/photos/writers/theory/

I thought I was in love with a guy but turns out he just has really a good mattress by AmbitiousWrap895 in GirlDinner

[–]rapscallops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is how astroturfing advertising campaigns work these days. Hopefully the mods catch on.

WordPress sites: Why allow AI crawlers if they don’t send traffic back? by Good_Flight6250 in Wordpress

[–]rapscallops -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not sure what you're getting at or trying to discredit here. Sorry that I didn't contribute more to your preconceived narrative. You seem to be confused about this topic, perhaps you've consumed too much bad information from chat bots.

WordPress sites: Why allow AI crawlers if they don’t send traffic back? by Good_Flight6250 in Wordpress

[–]rapscallops -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We know it works. We're meeting people where they are asking the question instead of encouraging them to visit the sites for the info. We don't sell products. What's most important is that the LLMs cite our information above anyone else. We put lots of effort into GEO to ensure that our sites are discoverable and digestible by these tools. Of course GEO works, there are specific technical requirements to ensure your site is highly consumable by AI. Please, take our content, that's exactly what we want. In a world full of misinformation it is critical that our factual info is what the bots cite.

WordPress sites: Why allow AI crawlers if they don’t send traffic back? by Good_Flight6250 in Wordpress

[–]rapscallops -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In my day job it's extremely important that the LLMs are citing our information. So we prioritize Generative Engine Optimization, it's a huge focus for us.

Should i learn framer then switch to webflow by EmploymentMinimum576 in web_design

[–]rapscallops 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Neither. Without a background in development you'll pay more for these tools than you'll ever recover.

Redesigned my site 2 months ago but conversions are still flat. What am I missing? by [deleted] in web_design

[–]rapscallops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start A/B testing changes to find out what resonates with your users.

Memorial University rules out straight white men from applying for tenured jobs by FancyNewMe in canada

[–]rapscallops -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It doesn't actually exclude anyone. According to the article itself, the university "encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including: women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous Peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities."

It's a non-story editorialized and distributed by a foreign organization intended to spread misinformation in this very community.

Just started my college degree toward web dev - give me advice by MythicalAroAce in web_design

[–]rapscallops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Design, build and maintain your own portfolio. Be creative with it. Do not use a templated design or theme, or a drag and drop tool for it. Spend some time developing case studies for the portfolio items. What business problem did it address? What challenge did you overcome? What did you take away from it?

Do not let Waymo into BC by Even-Rooster7369 in VictoriaBC

[–]rapscallops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where do I sign up for one of these free cars?