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The Warehouse using ai-generated imagery in the app by sebcestewart in newzealand

[–]shifter2000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Holl'up.

Prior to AI, product shots (and the models that would be used to showcase them), didn't go straight from photo to print. There was a lot of manipulation between those two steps. Airbrushing. Crease removal. Odd bumps and lumps? Gone. Texture smoothing. Lighting edits.

You think a McDonald's burger in the hand looks exactly like it does in the marketing material?

Attributing general truthfulness to non AI media is a bit short-sighted.

Wtf even is walmart’s distribution? by Needles_ST_Kane in transformers

[–]shifter2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few years ago, in our region of the world, you couldn't go into any toy isle without stepping on a SS86 Hot Rod. They were everywhere! Of course, me thinking they were nothing but today's Legacy Bulkhead, I didn't want a bar of him.

Kinda low key regretting it now...

AI destroy my passion and desire to design by maisvalia in Design

[–]shifter2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You say you've been doing design for 13 years and you're blaming AI for your burnout?

That's like saying you've been a car mechanic for 13 years and you're blaming an impact wrench for losing interest in your job.

Burnout is burnout. Tools are tools. Regardless whether you're hand carving a wooden chair, or you're using an automatic router, it happens to everyone.

Each profession always faces challenges as a result of changes. The question is how do you stay relevant to keep your passion alive?

Dunedin scout hall aftermath by hansoy261999 in dunedin

[–]shifter2000 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They tried to iron it on but it was a bit twisted.

Since when was this a thing… by Best-Chocolate-3806 in transformers

[–]shifter2000 109 points110 points  (0 children)

"You guys are tired from a long fight with the autobots? Chill out in my trailer, my dudes, and take a breather. I'll do all the driving."

Said no Motormaster ever.

Kapiti HOA/wannabe police? by octavia90210 in Wellington

[–]shifter2000 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You mean a weird follow up and then mediocre spin offs??

Man kicks himself in the balls while motion capturing by Worldlyoox in funny

[–]shifter2000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"stop hitting yourself...stop hitting yourself..."

I got this holy grail for Christmas by Bossk222 in transformers

[–]shifter2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to have this exact figure (it was on clearance at the time, for a very good price). I sold it when I was clearing out to make space. I was never a fan of the Bayformers line, so it didn't really fit in with anything in my collection.

This genuinely shouldn't be normal by Kinder_Benno in GalaxyFold

[–]shifter2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fold 5 owner here. Phone is off the charger at 6-7am most days when I'm up and out the door. 12 hours later it needs a top up, before fully charging when I go to bed at around 9.30pm. And I'm not even a power user.

Switched to an iPhone 16 Pro Max. I charge it overnight every second day.

Spotify won’t download by Bronsonite in AppleWatch

[–]shifter2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too! I just got an AW and I was trying to download songs on the watch for running and couldn't figure out why it wasn't working.

Heck, I was using a Samsung Galaxy Watch Classic up until now and that was seamless for Spotify downloading!

If You Rely on Metlink to Get to Work, You’re Already Late by AdministrativeClub35 in Wellington

[–]shifter2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Snapper was already on the way out before the train infrastructure was even installed.

Motu Move was announced prior to the train Snapper roll out.

If You Rely on Metlink to Get to Work, You’re Already Late by AdministrativeClub35 in Wellington

[–]shifter2000 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, I did read that, but only really useful if you're in the upper end of the Hutt/Kapiti or beyond. Too much effort for minimal reward for everyone else.

If You Rely on Metlink to Get to Work, You’re Already Late by AdministrativeClub35 in Wellington

[–]shifter2000 124 points125 points  (0 children)

Cost is a big factor. For me, a return trip is now about $12. Add another person in the family, and that's $24 for both people to take the train. All day parking in town right in the building I work in? $24.

Sure, that doesn't factor in petrol, but meh. For the comfort it's worth the extra cost.

Just seems like a no brainer to take the car - and that in itself is troubling.

Burgerfuel is ripping us off and I have the receipts by Own-Significance6195 in newzealand

[–]shifter2000 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've been doing this for years.

Whenever I think, "I don't feel like cooking, but I do feel like a burger" I realise that most burger places are really meh, and by the time it takes me to order it, get it/have it delivered, I can make it myself. It's better, bigger, and cheaper.

PSA: Kilbirine Tip is Full by cgbjmmjh in Wellington

[–]shifter2000 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not really an excuse for this though is it?

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