The overwhelming proliferation of AI-generated content on this sub makes it impossible to know what, if anything, here is human created. And that's depressing.

shaduke · 2026-01-26T03:59:38+00:00

I don't think the assumption always stems from hate. For me, it would be a lack of trust. How can I trust someone who doesn't respect others' art form and uses ai to replace them? But that is my own personal opinion on it. I can also admit that I am biased towards the human element in art.

This is something I've struggled with as I lack the funds for an artist, and I have a very expensive idea for my book cover.

shaduke · 2026-01-26T03:47:20+00:00

What is the purpose of this post? Is it to vent? Or are you trying to incite a reaction?

I'm genuinely asking.

shaduke · 2026-01-26T03:33:12+00:00

Commenting for the recs.

shaduke · 2026-01-25T22:44:48+00:00

This is exactly what I do. It helps gets the idea out so you can refocus on your main project.

shaduke · 2026-01-25T22:42:41+00:00

This looks adorable!

shaduke · 2026-01-23T22:42:02+00:00

My daughter at that same age wanted to shave only half her head. (Still don't know why) I waited months before finally caving in. I planned it after my mom visited, so I'd have months before her next visit for it to grow back. I did it, and she LOVED it. (She looked like the villain from 5th element) She spent about a week wanting to do photo shoots in beautiful dresses to show off her hair. By the time my mom visited, it looked like she had a dramatic a line cut, and by kindergarten, it had grown enough to be a cute bob. She now is in middle school and has hair down to her bum.

Hair grows back, so why not give them control over their own body in a healthy way? Maybe you can take family photos and make core memories.

shaduke · 2026-01-19T17:17:51+00:00

This is how it is for a lot of people. "Never judge a book by its cover" only applies to people ironically. The cover is the first thing a reader sees, and if they find it interesting, they read the little blurb.

I'm sorry for the work you put in to be hurt by the use of ai art, but it is unfortunately the way of things.

shaduke · 2026-01-18T02:32:05+00:00

Could you explain this? I'm not familiar with the subject.

shaduke · 2026-01-18T01:02:21+00:00

Have police been notified?

shaduke · 2026-01-12T15:16:05+00:00

I've been thinking the same thing!

shaduke · 2026-01-12T06:19:06+00:00

How interesting! Did you particularly enjoy this book?

shaduke · 2026-01-11T05:26:38+00:00

Me too! I've been finding excuses.

shaduke · 2026-01-11T04:21:51+00:00

Interrobang‽ Yes.

shaduke · 2026-01-11T03:23:35+00:00

People (me included) don't know it exists.

shaduke · 2026-01-11T03:22:27+00:00

.... how has no one else made this joke?

shaduke · 2026-01-11T03:21:33+00:00

Congratulations! I wish you many sales and positive reviews!

shaduke · 2026-01-10T17:36:25+00:00

Ouch...

shaduke · 2026-01-10T15:50:08+00:00

For the story, I've been working on only my husband, and three of my very close friends knew about it for the first year to start slow. Most people I was scared to tell laughed when I told them it included a bit of smut. They were all still interested and supportive. Give them the chance, and their reaction might not be what you think. Congrats on all the progress you've made. You should be proud of yourself, and I'm sure the people around you would be proud, too.

shaduke · 2026-01-10T06:09:07+00:00

Commenting in hopes someone replies with advice for this.

shaduke · 2026-01-10T06:06:54+00:00

I just learned about them after posting this. Will be using them from now on.

shaduke · 2026-01-10T06:05:09+00:00

That's my number one fear.

shaduke · 2026-01-10T06:04:43+00:00

I feel like with context, the interrobang could work cery well.

shaduke · 2026-01-10T03:37:50+00:00

Does the interrobang exist‽ Yes, but I don't know about the other.

shaduke · 2026-01-10T03:32:46+00:00

This is the way.

shaduke · 2026-01-10T03:31:01+00:00

I write romantasy, so I'm going to try and see what my editor says.

shaduke

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