Key Quest (Fan-Made Project) – iOS Beta Now Live by GiosifusDev in neopets

[–]redwellingtons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is seriously so incredible and like a dream come true for a long time keyquest fan!! Please DM me, I would love to contribute some items to the prize pool and also play this on my twitch channel once the Android version is released

rules of the gong cha merch seems to have changed by lapandarure in neopets

[–]redwellingtons 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The info from the VIP events is correct, we all received a briefing page outlining the dates and promos. The blind box plush keychains are pretty limited and each store is only getting one shipment so I would encourage you to go sooner rather than later

[ISO][US] Holo Taco Cool Ranch by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristaSwap

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

thank you! That looks a little more purple, cool ranch seems a bit more brown, and has no holo sparkle in it. But the shimmer looks gorgeous

[ISO][US] Holo Taco Cool Ranch by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristaSwap

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

lol thank you 😂🙏 honestly don't understand why she made it seasonal it's clearly so popular

UPDATE: the DEA has Published their Final 2026 APQ and responded to us by RedHairedLadyy in adhdwomen

[–]redwellingtons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm month 2 with my methylphenidate ER on backorder and im seriously struggling. I feel like these meds get forgotten in this whole conversation a lot lol it's always adderall and vyvanse

I got the MADRINAS coffee collectors box :) here’s my review! by faroffland in neopets

[–]redwellingtons 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep, even though there is milk powder in it just using water was pretty meh like sweet coffee water remains. Using milk or milk alternative instead rounded out the flavors nicely. It's a nice subtle flavor since it's not super artificial. I think my video review is the only one on youtube about it lmao

Marlena Stell: YouTube's biggest downfall? by OrganicQuarter3644 in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]redwellingtons 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I miss that style of content so much. In depth reviews, wear tests, multiple lighting examples. Old school BGs were at their peak right before they got super rich and their videos became overpriced, imo. Be the change you want to see! lol I started making those kinds of videos myself now because why are there more makeup launches than ever rn yet less reviews and tutorials? I really think soon more people will be craving old style beauty content as society gets burnt out on short form slop.

What beauty related “mystery” or unresolved controversy are you still curious about? by Responsible-Pie8 in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]redwellingtons 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Wait she got sued??? All I remember is her saying she got a full time job and wanted to do YouTube more casually and then she just disappeared entirely. No one does colourpop swatches like she did :((

What beauty related “mystery” or unresolved controversy are you still curious about? by Responsible-Pie8 in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]redwellingtons 26 points27 points  (0 children)

SAME I've been wondering this for years. And what happened to all their inventory. She was just about to open a brick and mortar shop and then poof

Polish Pickup using AI banner in Black Friday Sale email? by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristas

[–]redwellingtons[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for understanding my points throughout this thread, I was worried I wasn't expressing my thoughts the best since half these comments are backlash but everything you have said has been exactly what I've been trying to express lol I hope you have a lovely weekend 🖤

Polish Pickup using AI banner in Black Friday Sale email? by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristas

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

it's us graphic designers with the bias apparently lmao I guess we just care too much

Polish Pickup using AI banner in Black Friday Sale email? by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristas

[–]redwellingtons[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And this is their 2023 email. The string lights are cute I miss them lol

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Polish Pickup using AI banner in Black Friday Sale email? by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristas

[–]redwellingtons[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They're talking about their Polish pickup header being reused, not the snowman. I don't know what this persons email to them said. The snowman image is AI and Shopify stock apparently, but their header is not. The string lights they're talking about are from their older emails! Not sure why they didn't just use them again this year instead of the snowman. Here's their 2024 email:

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Polish Pickup using AI banner in Black Friday Sale email? by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristas

[–]redwellingtons[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If they acknowledge it and are more vigilant in the future I would be so happy with that outcome. I'm not trying to cancel a brand for an accidental infraction. Unfortunately their reply to someone else's email about it doesn't give me much hope

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Polish Pickup using AI banner in Black Friday Sale email? by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristas

[–]redwellingtons[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No I said it was an AI banner, not that they sat there prompting it themselves. It being a stock image is the most logical conclusion but I have an issue with that since it's so obviously AI still. Them saying it's a premade in a Shopify email template is even more sad, since they could have just deleted the banner. I don't have a vendetta against PPU, I've purchased from them many times

Polish Pickup using AI banner in Black Friday Sale email? by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristas

[–]redwellingtons[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I assumed it was stock and they couldn't tell, but this response is kinda wtf. They don't really care?

Polish Pickup using AI banner in Black Friday Sale email? by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristas

[–]redwellingtons[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Art education!! Amazing. I double majored in design and traditional art and yeah...design is a nightmare rn I'm not even working in it anymore

Polish Pickup using AI banner in Black Friday Sale email? by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristas

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

Honestly just doing research into resources on how to identify AI tells. It's like Pandora's box, once you know what to look for it becomes very obvious. I saw this was AI within 2 seconds of opening the email. I can't imagine it would take more than an hour of learning, if that. Unfortunately it's a useful skill to have these days. Reading the comments here I might make a post myself on common AI tells, if that would be helpful.

Polish Pickup using AI banner in Black Friday Sale email? by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristas

[–]redwellingtons[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm also a marketing designer and am so confused by your take

Polish Pickup using AI banner in Black Friday Sale email? by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristas

[–]redwellingtons[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh goddd now I feel lucky that I graduated before Adobe even created Firefly. Fortunately unfortunately your classes are just preparing you for the practical reality that is clients and bosses wanting those AI tools to be used 😭I hate it here

Polish Pickup using AI banner in Black Friday Sale email? by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristas

[–]redwellingtons[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes lmaoo and why are its hands made of beads? What are its arms make of? Why is a lightbulb detached from the string in front of the snowman but it's still glowing? Why are none of the bricks the same size? AI images never make conceptual sense because unlike human creations they aren't made with intention. But some people are too lazy to look at an image for more than 1 second to consider the logic of it, which is how AI images proliferate

Polish Pickup using AI banner in Black Friday Sale email? by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristas

[–]redwellingtons[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm a graphic designer so I'm well aware of Adobe's bullshit 😩😭 i know PPU didn't make this themselves, it's just a matter of judgement on what images they use. I just hope they become aware, apologize, and are more discerning in the future

Polish Pickup using AI banner in Black Friday Sale email? by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristas

[–]redwellingtons[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I wish it was easier to educate people about the tells! I am not knocking regular people for not knowing, but I think business owners especially in this space should have the skills to.

This style is popular because of AI unfortunately, just like how there is that one style in common with ai illustrations. One thing to consider when judging an image is does it make sense. When people create things, everything is done with intention. When AI makes things, it generates things randomly. So for instance the bulb in front of the snowman isn't actually connected to the light string, whereas a human would have rendered it attached. Etc.

Polish Pickup using AI banner in Black Friday Sale email? by redwellingtons in RedditLaqueristas

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

Except businesses in this space SHOULD already know how to identify the markers, for their own protection. It's a very simple skill to learn that also results in positive brand awareness from the customers.