is it AI?

a gimmick account made to rat out ai "art" posts, send me any post you suspect of being ai via DMs! also all dni's from @Huffy1337 apply here.

[ai-snooper]

The ai, not ai and potential ai symbols, for your snooping pleasure!

[tieflingkisser]

[rarilee33]

Also on windows 10!! go to typing settings- how ai has helped you- typing insights-off

[deceasedcardinal]

[ebb-is-learning]

being anti ai is making me feel like in going insane. "you asked for thoughts about your characters backstory and i put it into chat gpt for ideas". studies have proven its making people dumber. "i asked ai to generate this meal plan". its causing water shortages where its data centers are built. "ill generate some pictures for the dnd campaign". its spreading misinformation. "meta, generate an image of this guy doing something stupid". its trained off stolen images, writing, video, audio. "i was talking with my snapchat ai-" theres no way to verify what its doing with the information it collects. "youtube is impletmenting ai based age verification". my work has an entire graphics media department and has still put ai generated motivational posters up everywhere. ai playlists. ai facial verification. google ai microsoft ai meta ai snapchat ai. everyone treats it as a novelty. every treats it as a mandatory part of life. am i the only one who sees it? am i paranoid? am i going insane? jesus fucking christ. if i have to hear one more "well at least-" "but it does-" "but you can-" im about to lose it. i shouldnt have to jump through hoops to avoid the evil machine. have you no principles? no goddamn spine? am i the weird one here?

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Go-to-Market Planning for B2B Tech Companies

I have worked in the tech sphere for a long time. In my time, I have seen and worked on many different go-to-market initiatives. I have worked on both launching a new product and crafting the GTM for that. And then I have also been expanding the new markets with the existing portfolio. Both happen when a scale-up company dies go-to-market planning for B2B in tech. And there are many similarities in them, but they also have their own specific characteristics.

Why Go-to-Market Planning for B2B matters now

A strong go-to-market (GTM) plan turns product and engineering work into predictable revenue. In today's B2B tech landscape, where sales cycles are longer, buyers are research-heavy, and investor expectations around rapid scaling (especially in AI) have shifted, a GTM isn't a one-pager. It's a coordinated plan across market, product, pricing, channels, and operations. Recent benchmark reports show companies must balance growth with unit economics (LTV: CAC), and many organizations saw customer acquisition costs rise in 2023–24, making efficient GTM execution more important than ever. 42dm+1 Reflection: If you only take one thing from this article, embed measurable customer economics into every GTM decision.

GTM fundamentals: the checklist every B2B tech plan should cover

The must-haves.

A pragmatic GTM plan covers

Market definition and segmentation

Value hypothesis and positioning

Buyer personas and buying journey

Distribution and channels (direct, partners, marketplace)

Pricing and packaging

Sales model and enablement

Demand generation roadmap

Operating model and metrics (CAC, LTV, NRR, payback)

Risks + go/no-go criteria. Structuring work around these nine pillars turns vague ambition into actionable workstreams (who does what, by when, and how we measure success).

Evidence from research on scale-ups shows the most successful GTM teams explicitly map these areas and revisit them quarterly. IESE: Use the checklist to split your GTM into small experiments rather than one massive launch.

Fact base & unit economics to lock down first

What to measure up front.

Before launching spend on demand gen or hiring quota-carrying reps, get three numbers:

Target customer lifetime value (LTV) estimate

Acceptable LTV:CAC ratio (many healthy B2B SaaS targets sit between ~3:1 and 5:1)

Payback period (months to recover CAC).

Benchmarks show LTV: CAC expectations remain a core investor and operator filter. Median New CAC Ratios rose recently, underscoring the need to manage acquisition efficiency. Use conservative channel assumptions (paid ads, SDRs, PR, organic) and model scenarios (best/likely/worst).42dm+1

If your model breaks even only after 30 months, you’re probably not ready to scale sales hiring.

Example 1: GTM for a new market area (geographic expansion): "Nordic-to-DACH SaaS expansion"

Example scenario and goal:

Company: a Helsinki-based B2B SaaS firm (existing Nordic traction) wants to enter the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) market to add €3–5M ARR within 18–24 months.

Objective: localized sales motion, partner ecosystem, and 20 pilot customers in year 1.

Start with a hypothesis you can test

Hypothesis: DACH buyers in the vertical care more about data residency, German language support, and local references; acquisition will be 25–40% more expensive versus Nordics, but ARPA (average contract value) will be 20–30% higher.

Validate with desk research, customer interviews (5–10 target accounts per persona), competitor mapping, and legal/compliance checks (GDPR and local contracts).

Use local market advisors to check pricing expectations and procurement norms. Guides and case studies on US→EU and Nordic expansions emphasize doing this upfront. NordicHQ+1

Don’t assume Nordics == DACH: The language, procurement, and sales customs differ.

GTM model & required hires

Choose the right sales model for the market. Start with a hybrid model:

A local SDR/outbound resource (German-speaker) to validate messaging and book meetings

One senior AE (closing larger deals)

A local solutions engineer/partner lead. Keep marketing focused: German landing pages, case studies with local logos, and targeted LinkedIn + account-based campaigns.

Plan an initial pilot of 5–8 target accounts in months 1–6 to build references and iterate pricing. Use partners (consultancies, system integrators) to accelerate trust and shorten procurement cycles. Evidence from expansion playbooks shows partner-led approaches reduce time-to-first-deal in regulated or procurement-heavy markets. Chameleon Collective+1

Hire fewer heavy hitters first and make the market prove itself.

KPIs, timeline & go/no-go

How you'll measure success.

Track leading KPIs (MQL→SQL velocity, demo conversion rate, pipeline coverage by month) and lagging KPIs (closed ARR, CAC by channel, ARPA).

Predefine go/no-go triggers at 6 and 12 months (e.g., 20 qualified opportunities and ≥€250k pipeline per closing rep by month 6).

Budget for higher CAC in months 0–9 while you build references; expect CAC payback to shorten after local references exist.

Use quarterly retrospectives to adapt messaging and channel mix. Benchmarkit

Define objective stop conditions as expansion is a series of learn-and-decide moments.

GTM Abbreviation Glossary (B2B Tech Context)

AbbreviationMeaningQuick Definition / Usage in GTMGTMGo-To-MarketThe coordinated plan for launching a product or entering a market — covering customers, channels, pricing, and execution.ARRAnnual Recurring RevenuePredictable yearly revenue from subscriptions or recurring contracts is a key SaaS performance metric.CACCustomer Acquisition CostTotal marketing + sales spend needed to acquire a single paying customer.LTVLifetime ValueThe total revenue a customer is expected to generate over their entire relationship with your company.LTV:CACLifetime Value to Customer Acquisition Cost RatioEfficiency metric showing how much value you generate for every euro spent acquiring customers (target ≈ 3:1 to 5:1).NRRNet Revenue RetentionMeasures recurring revenue growth from existing customers (up-sells, renewals, churn). 100%+ = expansion.ARPAAverage Revenue Per AccountAverage recurring revenue per customer account helps compare deal sizes across markets or segments.MQLMarketing Qualified LeadA lead showing buying intent or fit, validated by marketing (e.g., demo request, content engagement).SQLSales Qualified LeadA lead accepted by sales as a potential opportunity worth pursuing (e.g., booked meeting, budget confirmed).AEAccount ExecutiveSalesperson responsible for closing deals (post-qualification).SDRSales Development RepresentativePerson responsible for prospecting and qualifying leads (before handoff to AE).PLGProduct-Led GrowthGTM motion where the product itself drives acquisition (free trials, freemium, self-serve demos).ABMAccount-Based MarketingTargeted B2B marketing approach focusing on specific named accounts instead of broad audiences.ROIReturn on InvestmentProfitability ratio compares the gain from the investment versus its cost.KPIKey Performance IndicatorMeasurable value showing how effectively objectives are met (e.g., CAC, NRR).OKRObjectives and Key ResultsGoal-setting framework linking strategic objectives to measurable outcomes.MTTRMean Time to Repair / ResolveCommon technical KPI for measuring how quickly issues or incidents are fixed (used in IoT/AI example).SLAService Level AgreementContractual performance standard for up-time, support, or service quality.ARRR MetricsAcquisition, Activation, Retention, Revenue, ReferralFramework for measuring customer journey performance in SaaS GTM.

Mini case example (real world): Lokalise

Lokalise, a translation/localization SaaS, scaled from a small team to broader European coverage using targeted outbound, localized content, and channel partnerships; their playbook highlights focused buyer personas and iterative localization rather than immediate large headcount hires when entering adjacent European markets. Their story underlines building local credibility before scaling paid acquisition aggressively. Chameleon Collective Local credibility compounds so invest early in references and language.

Example 2: GTM for a totally new product (new category within existing company): "AI-powered observability add-on for an IoT platform"

Example scenario and goal.

Company: an established IoT data platform with €8–12M ARR. New product: an AI-driven observability/incident-prediction module that up-sells to existing customers and targets new enterprise accounts.

Objective: $1–2M ARR from the add-on within 12 months, with at least 30% net expansion rate on pilot customers.

positioning & value hypothesis.

Frame the problem you solve in the language buyers use.

Value hypothesis: reduce incident mean-time-to-detect by 40% and lower field-service visits by 15% through predictive alerts and automated diagnostics.

Translate technical features into clear business outcomes (cost saved, up-time gained, CSAT lift).

Test messaging with 8–12 top customers in a closed beta to quantify outcomes and produce ROI case studies.

Case collections of successful product launches show that credible ROI numbers from pilot customers accelerate enterprise buying cycles. Medium Engineers love features, but buyers buy outcomes, so make sure you measure those outcomes during beta.

pricing, packaging & launch motion

Choose a packaging that enables cross-sell.

Start with a usage-based or value-based pricing tiered by devices/alerts plus an "enterprise" plan with SLAs.

Bundle as an add-on to existing contracts with an easy 90-day pilot price; give discounts for multi-year commitments.

Sales enablement should focus on account exec scripts for expansion conversations, playbook for customer success to convert pilots to paid, and product marketing materials (ROI calculators, one-pagers, technical integration guides).

Product launch case studies recommend running closed-loop experiments on pricing and packaging in parallel with beta. Medium: Make it frictionless for existing customers to try. It is essential to remove procurement hurdles.

distribution, partnerships & scale plan

Where to put GTM muscle first. Initial distribution:

Prioritize existing customers (low friction) and 5–8 strategic partners (system integrators, MSPs) for co-sold pilots.

Once you have 3–5 paid pilot conversions and documented ROI, shift budget to demand programs (targeted ABM to verticals that showed best pilot outcomes), product-led elements (self-serve demo/SaaS trial if feasible), and enable partners with co-sell collateral.

Track expansion ARR, pilot conversion rate, and gross margin on the add-on.

Successful product launches often follow this staged path: beta → internal expansion → partner enablement → broader demand generation. Userpilot Use customers and partners as the springboard. The paid acquisition comes after proof.

Risks, mitigations & operating rhythms

Common risks:

Underestimating CAC

Mispricing

Regulatory surprises in new geographies

Product integration friction

Internal misalignment between product and sales.

Mitigation:

Maintain conservative CAC models

Run short paid experiments

Build a legal/compliance checklist for new geos

Create an integration checklist and API test plan

Hold weekly GTM standups (product, sales, marketing, customer success).

Use quarterly OKRs tied to the GTM KPIs above and a decision cadence for pivoting.

The academic and practitioner literature on scale-ups highlights that misalignment between product and GTM teams is one of the main causes of failed launches. IESE Operational tempo (weekly + quarterly) beats heroic last-minute launches.

Closing with a pragmatic GTM playbook to start today

Final orientation and next steps. Start with a 90-day plan:

Lock your LTV: CAC assumptions

Run 3 validation interviews per persona

Build one pilot (geography or product) with clear success metrics

Assemble a 6-week content/enablement pack for sales and partners.

Treat the first 6 months as learning investments. Your metrics will improve once references and repeatable plays exist. GTM is iterative; the companies that win are the ones that measure, learn, and double down on what scales. 42dm+Make the first 90 days about validated learning, not vanity metrics.

Suggested KPIs to include in your GTM dashboard

MQL → SQL conversion rate (by channel)

Demo → Win conversion (by AE)

CAC (by channel and overall) and CAC payback months

LTV: CAC ratio (company target)

Expansion ARR and Net Revenue Retention (NRR)

Pipeline coverage (x months of quota) Reflection: Prioritize a short list of KPIs that directly link to cash flow and sales efficiency.

I created a 2 templates for your go-to-market planning. Feel free to download them below.

Sources & further reading

Benchmarks on LTV:CAC and SaaS metrics: FirstPageSage (B2B SaaS CAC & LTV data). First Page Sage+1

B2B SaaS benchmark collections and 2025 guides. hubifi.com+1

Evidence on rising CAC / New CAC Ratio trends : BenchmarkIt (2025 SaaS Performance Metrics). Benchmarkit

Market-entry GTM playbook and case studies (US→Europe expansion guides). NordicHQ+1

Academic/practitioner research on GTM priorities for deep-tech scaleups (IESE). IESE

Practical GTM & product launch examples and collected case studies. Userpilot+1

Lokalise expansion example & playbook insights. Chameleon Collective

Why Go-to-Market Planning for B2B matters nowGTM fundamentals: the checklist every B2B tech plan should coverThe must-haves.Fact base & unit economics to lock down firstWhat to measure up front.Example 1: GTM for a new market area (geographic expansion): "Nordic-to-DACH SaaS expansion"Start with a hypothesis you can testGTM model & required hiresKPIs, timeline & go/no-goGTM Abbreviation Glossary (B2B Tech Context)Mini case example (real world): LokaliseExample 2: GTM for a totally new product (new category within existing company): "AI-powered observability add-on for an IoT platform"positioning & value hypothesis.pricing, packaging & launch motiondistribution, partnerships & scale planRisks, mitigations & operating rhythmsClosing with a pragmatic GTM playbook to start todaySuggested KPIs to include in your GTM dashboardI created a 2 templates for your go-to-market planning. Feel free to download them below.Sources & further reading

Source: Go-to-Market Planning for B2B Tech Companies

[ai-snooper]

Lost me at seeing the image "you" made, let alone the mention of ai.

[grandplay]

Pomni Vs. The Prototype

I made an animation of Pomni facing the Prototype

[ai-snooper]

I made-

WRONG

[risefromabyss]

Lately, there’s been a string of mysterious disappearances around here—all men. At each scene, there’s a strong smell of cigars, and the surveillance cameras are mysteriously damaged. One day, a security guard named Jones managed to recover a piece of surveillance footage. As he watched the clip—showing a big guy in a leather jacket making men “disappear”—Jones was about to call the police. Suddenly, he caught a thick, heavy whiff of cigar smoke…

Author words: don't ask me why there are two cigars. Ask that stupid Sora.

[ai-snooper]

If you animated this or heck, even got some of your friends to act in a vid, you wouldn't have to complain about there being two cigars...but no, you sucked cogs.

Why tf is this in my tumblr tv...

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The Art of “Pestering”: A Love Letter to Community Builders

There’s an aspect of community building that rarely gets named - let alone celebrated.

It’s the quiet, persistent work of inviting people, again and again, even when responses are slow, energy is low, or enthusiasm feels uncertain.

I sometimes jokingly call it the art of pestering.

Not the kind that pressures or coerces, but the kind that gently says: This still matters. You still belong. We’re still here.

For a long time, I felt awkward about playing this role. I worried about being “too much” - too visible, too persistent. Over time, though, I’ve come to understand that this kind of relational persistence isn’t a flaw. It’s a form of service.

When a Community Is at Risk

In a professional association I’m part of, our regional committee once found itself on the brink of dissolution. Attendance had dropped. Engagement was thin. There was grief about how things used to be, frustration about what hadn’t worked, and an unspoken question in the air: Is this still worth it?

Nothing dramatic had gone wrong. Life had simply become full. People were busy. People were tired. Energy had scattered.

What brought the community back wasn’t a single strategic intervention or structural overhaul.

It was people stepping forward. New people offering energy. Others staying on as mentors and anchors. And, crucially, people continuing to invite - into conversations, into reflection, into events, into something that still mattered.

It meant reminding members about gatherings. Following up. Extending another invitation. Holding space for honest reflections about the past without getting stuck there. Keeping an eye on what could still be built together.

Yes - sometimes that looked like pestering. But always with care.

The Relational Thread That Holds Things Together

Over time, something shifted.

Connections strengthened. Trust slowly rebuilt. The web of relationships - the sociometry of the region - became more visible and alive.

Energy returned, not because anyone forced it, but because people felt seen, remembered, and valued.

Trainings began to fill again. Events became spaces people looked forward to. New leaders stepped forward. Eventually, we found ourselves organising larger gatherings and even a conference - something that once felt impossible.

Looking back, the turning point wasn’t efficiency or perfection.

It was relational continuity.

Someone caring enough to keep knocking on the door and saying: You’re welcome. Your presence matters. This community is still alive.

Pestering as an Act of Care

What I’ve learned is this:

Most communities don’t fade because people stop caring. They fade because people become busy, overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected from their sense of belonging.

In those moments, reminders aren’t interruptions - they’re bridges. They reconnect people to purpose. They reawaken memory. They offer a hand back into relationship.

When done with warmth, clarity, and respect, pestering isn’t about chasing numbers or filling seats. It’s about holding a positive vision long enough for others to remember why they cared in the first place.

It’s about choosing the glass-half-full while still acknowledging what’s been difficult. It’s about staying in the work - together.

Keep Knocking Gently

Community building is rarely glamorous. Much of its labour is invisible, relational, and slow.

But it matters.

So if you find yourself inviting again, reminding again, holding hope when others are weary - know this:

You’re not being annoying. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re practising a quiet art that keeps communities alive.

Keep inviting. Keep reminding. Keep holding the vision.

Sometimes, that gentle persistence is exactly what allows something meaningful to endure - or re-emerge. 

Source: The Art of “Pestering”: A Love Letter to Community Builders

[crys-ambivalenttowardrbs]

flying cars they said...

[ai-snooper]

Apparently (or so it seem) the person who bought the ad used the same name as an oc blog, @soul-gen is an actual user and artist

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The Art of “Pestering”: A Love Letter to Community Builders

There’s an aspect of community building that rarely gets named - let alone celebrated.

It’s the quiet, persistent work of inviting people, again and again, even when responses are slow, energy is low, or enthusiasm feels uncertain.

I sometimes jokingly call it the art of pestering.

Not the kind that pressures or coerces, but the kind that gently says: This still matters. You still belong. We’re still here.

For a long time, I felt awkward about playing this role. I worried about being “too much” - too visible, too persistent. Over time, though, I’ve come to understand that this kind of relational persistence isn’t a flaw. It’s a form of service.

When a Community Is at Risk

In a professional association I’m part of, our regional committee once found itself on the brink of dissolution. Attendance had dropped. Engagement was thin. There was grief about how things used to be, frustration about what hadn’t worked, and an unspoken question in the air: Is this still worth it?

Nothing dramatic had gone wrong. Life had simply become full. People were busy. People were tired. Energy had scattered.

What brought the community back wasn’t a single strategic intervention or structural overhaul.

It was people stepping forward. New people offering energy. Others staying on as mentors and anchors. And, crucially, people continuing to invite - into conversations, into reflection, into events, into something that still mattered.

It meant reminding members about gatherings. Following up. Extending another invitation. Holding space for honest reflections about the past without getting stuck there. Keeping an eye on what could still be built together.

Yes - sometimes that looked like pestering. But always with care.

The Relational Thread That Holds Things Together

Over time, something shifted.

Connections strengthened. Trust slowly rebuilt. The web of relationships - the sociometry of the region - became more visible and alive.

Energy returned, not because anyone forced it, but because people felt seen, remembered, and valued.

Trainings began to fill again. Events became spaces people looked forward to. New leaders stepped forward. Eventually, we found ourselves organising larger gatherings and even a conference - something that once felt impossible.

Looking back, the turning point wasn’t efficiency or perfection.

It was relational continuity.

Someone caring enough to keep knocking on the door and saying: You’re welcome. Your presence matters. This community is still alive.

Pestering as an Act of Care

What I’ve learned is this:

Most communities don’t fade because people stop caring. They fade because people become busy, overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected from their sense of belonging.

In those moments, reminders aren’t interruptions - they’re bridges. They reconnect people to purpose. They reawaken memory. They offer a hand back into relationship.

When done with warmth, clarity, and respect, pestering isn’t about chasing numbers or filling seats. It’s about holding a positive vision long enough for others to remember why they cared in the first place.

It’s about choosing the glass-half-full while still acknowledging what’s been difficult. It’s about staying in the work - together.

Keep Knocking Gently

Community building is rarely glamorous. Much of its labour is invisible, relational, and slow.

But it matters.

So if you find yourself inviting again, reminding again, holding hope when others are weary - know this:

You’re not being annoying. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re practising a quiet art that keeps communities alive.

Keep inviting. Keep reminding. Keep holding the vision.

Sometimes, that gentle persistence is exactly what allows something meaningful to endure - or re-emerge. 

Source: The Art of “Pestering”: A Love Letter to Community Builders

[ai-snooper]

Using ai makes your product look like a scam.

[ptamrda]

Si los gatos gobernaran el mundo, todo habría mejor.

Creado por Gemini AI. Animado por Meta AI.

[ai-snooper]

You are not an animator, nor an artist, stay out of our tags.

[wilwheaton]

this is america

Never forget and never forgive the people who did this to us. When this is all over, when he is dead and gone, we must hold every one of these terrorist thugs accountable.

[fungi-funguy]

@ai-snooper ?

[ai-snooper]

Sadly...I don't think it is...but I have heard abt ai shitheads making images like this.

So...not sure.

Verdict: undefined

[fungi-funguy]

Thanks. It's definitely something that feels... possible. Which I hate to say.

[ai-snooper]

Yeah...it sucks...as for if the img is real? when in doubt, you could always try reverse image searching the twitter screenshot!

[fxlthyangxl-deactivated20240122]

website

[hesbythecampfire]

StopNCII.org is operated by the Revenge Porn Helpline which is part of SWGfL, a charity that believes that everyone should benefit from technology, free from harm. Founded in 2000, SWGfL works with a number of partners and stakeholders around the world to protect everyone online

Sounds legit

[songue85]

StopNCII.org is operated by the Revenge Porn Helpline which is part of SWGfL, a charity that believes that all should benefit from technolog

[nosferatusnoopy]

everyone reblog this!!

[uncleasad]

[Image ID: screenshot from TikTok(?) containing the following text:

Cousins, if someone ever edits your photo with Al or Photoshop to create a nude photo, then you go to www.stopncii.org/and submit the original photo and the edited photo, then they will remove the edited photo from all the places on the Internet. You don't need to talk directly to anyone for this and your identity will remain confidential

/end ID]

Per StopNCII.org, only their partner sites will remove the images, not “all the places on the Internet”—but that’s better than nothing.

[ai-snooper]

Time to beat the shit outta Grok!

[wilwheaton]

this is america

Never forget and never forgive the people who did this to us. When this is all over, when he is dead and gone, we must hold every one of these terrorist thugs accountable.

[fungi-funguy]

@ai-snooper ?

[ai-snooper]

Sadly...I don't think it is...but I have heard abt ai shitheads making images like this.

So...not sure.

Verdict: undefined

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The Touch My Body Never Forgot

Sydney and Ryan sat at the bar like they’d known each other for years, even though technically it was only date number two. He had that strange effect on her — like safety wrapped in danger, like someone she shouldn’t trust but somehow did anyway.

Conversation flowed easy between them. Laughter came without effort. With each story they traded, they leaned an inch closer, as if pulled by something magnetic and inevitable.

She didn’t notice his hand at first — just warmth near her knee, the ghost of touch. Then fingers slipped beneath the hem of her skirt, slow, deliberate, a question asked wordlessly. Had it been anyone else, she would have shut it down in an instant, turned sharp and cold and walked out. But this was him. The exception. The gravity she didn’t want to escape.

His fingertips traced higher, teasing the inside of her thigh, until her breath came shallow. He leaned in, breath warm against her ear.

“You haven’t stopped me,” he murmured.

Her lips curved, pulse fluttering like wings in her chest.

“I didn’t want to.”

They clinked glasses, kept talking — two people appearing casual from the outside, while something electric and forbidden unfolded beneath the bar, like a secret meant only for them.

“Mom!! I can’t find my tablet!”

The memory shattered like glass dropped on tile.

Sydney blinked hard and found herself back in her kitchen — mismatched mugs drying by the sink, cereal crumbs on the counter, lukewarm coffee in her hand. The thrill in her veins evaporated, replaced by the familiar weight of responsibility settling over her shoulders.

She called back, voice more tired than stern, “Did you check your room?”

Silence. Then a thudding sprint of small feet, drawers opening, blankets tossed.

Her heart was still racing, though not from the morning chaos. She set her mug down and braced her palms against the counter, head bowed. How long had it been since someone touched her like that? Since someone looked at her like she was desire, not obligation? How long since she’d laughed without checking the time or worrying about lunches and laundry and bedtime battles?

Ryan.

God, she hadn’t thought of him in years. And yet the memory felt like yesterday — like her body remembered even if her life had moved on.

Her son reappeared in the doorway, cheeks pink with frustration.

“It’s still not there.”

She softened. “Okay, baby. I’ll help you look in a minute.”

He nodded and disappeared again, leaving her alone with the ghost of a man who once made her feel alive.

She exhaled slowly, willing the past back into its box.

But it didn’t go.

It lingered.

Pulled.

A spark under ash.

She hadn’t even begun to wonder why he resurfaced in her mind today — but she would soon.

Source: The Touch My Body Never Forgot

[ai-snooper]

It could not of been that hard to find an image of two glasses of alcohol on a counter...also ofc the woman has to drink wine....

[ebb-is-learning]

being anti ai is making me feel like in going insane. "you asked for thoughts about your characters backstory and i put it into chat gpt for ideas". studies have proven its making people dumber. "i asked ai to generate this meal plan". its causing water shortages where its data centers are built. "ill generate some pictures for the dnd campaign". its spreading misinformation. "meta, generate an image of this guy doing something stupid". its trained off stolen images, writing, video, audio. "i was talking with my snapchat ai-" theres no way to verify what its doing with the information it collects. "youtube is impletmenting ai based age verification". my work has an entire graphics media department and has still put ai generated motivational posters up everywhere. ai playlists. ai facial verification. google ai microsoft ai meta ai snapchat ai. everyone treats it as a novelty. every treats it as a mandatory part of life. am i the only one who sees it? am i paranoid? am i going insane? jesus fucking christ. if i have to hear one more "well at least-" "but it does-" "but you can-" im about to lose it. i shouldnt have to jump through hoops to avoid the evil machine. have you no principles? no goddamn spine? am i the weird one here?

[cocomedin]

[ai-snooper]

CANT GO TO ANY TAG ANYMORE W/O THIS WATER WASTING SHIT APPEARING...

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Christmas Wish List!!!

As the holiday season is underway, and everyone is searching for that perfect gift, don't forget about your young readers. Their christmas wish list should always include some adventure and interesting reading material. When I was younger, I always loved to read fantasy, and girly romance like Sweetvalley High. I wanted to live in their worlds and felt the lost when finishing a good story.

If your looking for a great book for young adults, or anyone of any age, My Name Is Arthur is available now on amazon and ingramspark. My christmas wish list includes trying to figure out how booktok works. I'm old :). I'm always into trying new things, but making videos of any kind just kind of twigs me out. It looks like an interesting approach to spreading the word about the book. Has anyone done booktok before? I would love to hear how you did it and how it went after you made the video. I have to do my research and look forward to watching videos so I can get it right.

I also have great news. My booklife review is in the November 3rd Publishers Weekly: https://www.digitalpw.com/digitalpw/library/page/20251103/

As I maneuver around the more familiar, but still scary, self-published author world I'm always learning about new avenues to spread the word that I have a book, Yeah Me! Yah,... sigh. Happy Holiday Seanson everyone.

Source: Christmas Wish List!!!

[ai-snooper]

I hope no one buys your book, theif.