they didnt listen, by the way. because of course they didnt. theyre hiding domo ai from the member list and forcing them into private and public servers. use
/ban user:1153984868804468756
to get rid of it.
if you're interested in the Colorful support post i made regarding this, its under the cut. i'm livid.
Please I need food and paying my phone bill!! š“ X š±
I haven't made contact with my mom and step dad for days. I need to pay the phone bill. That and I ran out of food, I'm hungry and I don't want to keep eating peanutbutter from a jar š
We got nothing yet, I am just hoping for $250-$300 so I can get groceries. I haven't eaten in three days and my stomach is eating itself it hurts. That and it's hard to consume my meds without anything with flavor. Plus my friend has been sleeping all day š I know she isn't doing well either. My stomach HURTs that I chew in the inside of my mouth because I need stimulation, I'm irritated, my head hurts and my body is reaction bad about it.
Please help two mentally ill disabled people eat, it sucks that we can't drive to go anywhere we please. We are just stuck in the house with no support ATM and no food we are going to go crazy. I tried calling for a mutual aid in texas but that didn't work. My friend freaks out when I try to ask for help. Her parents are out of town and mine are doing their own business. It sucks that it makes us feel we are a handful.
i like drawing a black trans disabled character like Hitch rly cute and Happy cuz he has my many traits and I want my love to reflect into my art and characters.
english major brain: words can evolve and develop as a society goes on. the way a word is used is its definition. it's pointless to hold onto the idea of right vs wrong words
human brain: THAT IS NOT WHAT LARP MEANS!!!!!
I've been thinking a lot lately about how many trans women I've known who come to realize over time that they experience much more bottom dysphoria than they've consciously understood
I think this is partially a problem of trans women being fetishized, a trans woman's value being equated with her penis, but I think it's also partially a problem of availability. personally if something is difficult to attain then I have an internal reflex to unconsciously convince myself I don't want or need it. for this reason and many others it needs to be made easier
personally it's fucking crazy going through life not even being able to be naked around trusted loved ones or fully have sex because the dysphoria is so bad. it's unacceptable that so many of us have to live like this. it's horrible that for many trans women it's almost impossible to get the care we need. it does not have to be like this
this is your periodic reminder that for all the artifacts and errors and "tells" one could possibly list, the only reliable way to actually determine if an image is ai generated is to investigate the source. it is becoming increasingly common for "fake classical paintings" to circulate around curative aesthetic blogs, and everyone should be using this as an opportunity to not only exercise their investigative skills but also appreciate art more in general. you're all checking out the artists you reblog, right? š«£
so what are some signs to look for? let's use this very good example.
what a lovely late-impressionist piece blended with evocative leyendecker-esque themes! why haven't you ever heard of this artist before? surely tumblr would be all over an artist like this. who is justin brown?
your two options from here are to do a search for the name, or a reverse image search. i prefer reverse image searching, particularly when it comes to a common name like "justin brown". so what does that net?
Immediately, without looking at any text, something is wrong: it barely exists. an actual historical piece would turn up numerous results from websites individually discussing the piece, but no such discussions are taking place. Looking at the text, though, does show the source-- and at least in this case, the creator was honest about their medium.
But let's also look at the "exact matches", in case a source doesn't make itself apparent in the initial sidebar results like this.
This section will often tell you post dates of images, and here it can be seen that the very first iteration of the image was posted 15 days ago. It did not exist online prior to that.
Seeing how long an unsourced image has been floating around is a skill applicable to more than just generative images! See a cool image of an artifact or other intriguing item with a vivid caption? Reverse search it! If all the results are paired with that caption and only go back a few months, you might just have viral facebook spam.
Sometimes generative creators are dishonest about their medium and do not tag it like in the example, so that's when establishing "jpeg provenance" becomes important. While it can be a little trickier to determine if someone is using generative images and not admitting to it if they aren't trying to pass it off as a classic, something to consider is the age of their account and the frequency with which they post. Here are some account red flags:
-Did they only start posting art after 2022, or if they did before, did their style/skill level WILDLY change? Not gradual improvement-- I'm talking amateur graphite portraits straight into complex digital renders. Everyone starts somewhere, newness is not a red flag alone; it's newness combined with existing in a vacuum away from any community.
-Do they post fully-finished paintings several times a week?
-Do many of these paintings seem iterative of a similar theme or subject matter ("three well-dressed young men face each other under shade and dappled sunlight")?
-Does their style change in inconsistent ways? An artist that can swap between painting like Drew Struzan and Hokusai should be pretty well known, right? Why is no one hyping this guy?!
-Do they have social media besides the source instagram? If so, what are they posting about? Are there any WIPs? Doodles? Interactions with other artists? Gallery dates? 3am self-doubt posts? Or is it all self-promo? Crypto? Seemingly nothing art-related at all for someone pushing out 3 weekly paintings?
Basically, if it's important to you to omit this stuff when you curate, please don't just smash reblog if the source doesn't seem to be the OP themselves. Seeking out sources was important even before this became an issue, now it is more than ever.
immortality as theft (you have to steal life from something else) immortality as parasitism (there is something else inside You that is keeping you alive and you become less of yourself more and more the longer it stays in you) immortality as violence (everything is trying to kill you because everything is supposed to die and the universe will always try to find a way to right the wrong that is You) you understand
#at least once a month I think about that one post about laminating a paper towel#and how that makes it immortal but also forever prevents it from fulfilling its true purpose#yes you will live. but at the cost of everything that makes you You
Note: Me and my friend tried to reach for mutual aid in Texas but it's very hard to find a good one. I know, why am I in Texas with their insane laws? Cause I want to be with a friend who needs me of course. We are both mentally ill and disabled we want to watch after each other. Though, we have hard times working and my friend's parents would help but they are barely in town so it's just me and her in an apartment.
Please donate so we can gather up food, bathroom products and clothes!!! Plus I my phone is due, I need to contact people but I can't because my phone is off, it's $78 so I can get my phone back on!! Paypal so I would appreciate if you guys help us get food this week so we can get out of the house and walk. We don't like being cooped up.
when did you join tumblr? (don't vote without reblogging)
before 2010
2010-2013
2013-2016
2016-2019
after 2020
Voting ended onAug 13
While you're here, my father is wracked with pain, his strength waning, and he's suffering terribly. I wanted to remind you, Yan, that your donation can provide much-needed help and support to my father, who sees death before his eyes every second. Please donate and help keep him alive. Please.
I will not forgive anyone who sees this post and ignores it, who hears about my father's situation and doesn't donate. Please help us and donate. Your donations are our only hope in life. My father, my family, and I are suffering greatly, and your donations are our only lifeline. Please donate.
Please help us. We are a family and we don't want to see any of our members die before our eyes. The situation here in Gaza is extremely difficult, the bombing never stops, and every day there are martyrs. I implore you to donate to us and give whatever you can. We urgently need 3000euros to reach our goal. Please contribute any amount and help us reach it.
Nader's family needs medical and psychological support due to the ongoing war in Gaza. The bombing continues, and there are daily casualties. Nader's father is battling cancer, and they desperately need money to cover his medical expenses and survive. If each of my followers donates by selling dollars, we can greatly help this family. Please donate now if you can.
my fucking bank account got frauded and overdrafted to the tune of more than $200 (: multiple transactions in london and munich and fucking slovakia. apparently that doesnt trip their fraud detection but stopping at a gas station 1 state over does
card is frozen and replacement is in the mail, bank said the investigation could take up to 90 days. they will give me a temporary credit, but only after 10 days have passed. so im flat broke until then because of their shit security
if u wanna help out an unemployed burnt out autistic trans girl who cant seem to catch a fucking break, heres my ko-fi. dm for other stuff, u know the drill. i can load whatever i get onto a paypal card to buy groceries and pay bills
We are raising funds to help pay for the vet bills and treatment for Biscuit the catā¦ Raven Woodbury needs your support for Help Save Bisc
My best friend set this up for me while i'm struggling with all of this. If you can help, i appreciate you so much, and if you can't, i love and appreciate you all the same. Thank you for your kind words through this very tough time. Doing everything i can, and trying to be strong for my sweet boy. It is not easy, for anyone with a pet who has a terminal illness like this. I love you all š
My heart overflows with gratitude for you all, and for everyone who has even sent well wishes. I can't express how important you all are to me.
if you think for even just a second how fucking crazy bonkers it is that women are so frequently kept from being protagonists or important or fully realized characters when its like. That is literally 50% of the world population. Half of all people (more or less. hopefully more as time marches on!) are women. And you look at media and think about how many protagonists are men and their best friends are men and the ensemble cast is 80-100% men and the fandoms are about men and the romances are about men. well. YOU GO INSANE
psa to all white people: if you start your conversation with āiām sorry for being whiteā āas someone lighter than paperā āwhite people are terrible i will be the first to tell youā or anything similar i will not ā š āāļø be listening to the rest of your sentence. your performative self-flagellation solves nothing and i refuse to validate your racial victim complex š š”
i didn't understand this for the longest time because i thought i was being a good ally. so here's what i've learned since then
racism isn't about the racists or white allies (or their "guilt"). racism is about the victims of that racism. when a victim of racism speaks about racism, it's your turn to listen. and, if they want you to, empathize
the color of your skin has nothing to do with whatever you're about to say. if you're going to empathize, do it. if you're frustrated for them, then say that. you will not have to spell it out to them if you're a good ally or not. they will know
do not shame yourself, your race or anyone else as a response to hearing about racism. it is not about you. it is not about racists. shame the racists! call them out! but stop saying it to the victims!!! it's performative at best
you are not "one of the good ones" for not being racist. that is normal.
if someone corrects you and calls you out on something racist. listen to them. i dont care if they're "mean" or "aggressive". i dont care if they dont explain every single nuance to what you said. you can do your own research. just apologize and move on
A list of charities and organizations to donate to help fight back Global Warming: a Masterpost
Since we have now reached the hottest month of the record since the dustbowl July of this year, I think it's no better time for me to finally cross-post my list containing major organizations that are trying their very best to help turn things around in this predicament; so that everyone can feel empowered to donate to help with their cause.
Clean Air Task Force - A US-based non-governmental organization thatās working to reduce air pollution by reducing the use of fossil fuel based energy and replacing it with renewable technology.
www.catf.us/donate/
Carbon180 - An environmental nonprofit organization that has a main goal of accelerating the development of carbon removal technologies.
carbon180.org/donate/
Terrapraxis - A UK-based nonprofit aimed to find innovative ways of meeting the globeās energy needs, with a strong focus on advancing nuclear power.
www.terrapraxis.org
Future Cleantech Architects - A Germany-based organization promoting innovation in hard to decarbonize sectors, such as zero-carbon fuels, industry, and carbon removal technologies.
fcarchitects.org/contact-us/
Good Energy Collective - This organization outreaches to US communities and politicians to help build support for advanced nuclear power, a powerful and effective source of clean energy.
Policy research advancing responsible nuclear energy deployment through community engagement, supply chain analysis, and evidence-based advo
Good Food Institute - This research program works to make alternative proteins, to replace livestock based meats- such as beef, which is a major culprit for greenhouse gas emissions such as methane.
The Good Food Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit think tank working to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animal
Industrious Labs - This organization advocates for the āheavy industryā to go green. It pushes corporations to make low-carbon commitments, and for governments to commit to regulations and public funding to accelerate the transition.
Putting climate solutions to work.
Wren - An organization that gives you a monthly subscription to help offset your carbon footprint. It takes your money and uses it to fund climate change solutions, such as rainforest protection and carbon removal methods.
Wren helps you calculate and offset your personal carbon emissions through a monthly subscription.
Energy for Growth - This organization strives to end energy poverty via climate friendly solutions.
Project Innerspace - This US-based nonprofitās goal is to expand global access to geothermal energy. They map out geothermal resources and identify geothermal projects in need of further funding.
Project Innerspace, led by Jamie Beard, is focused on taking geothermal exponential.
Opportunity Green - A UK-based nonprofit aimed to cut aviation and maritime shipping emissions, via regulations and policy initiatives, as well as encouraging the private sector to adopt clean energy alternatives.
Opportunity Green is a bold, brave NGO using the power of law, economics and advocacy to close the gaps in global climate action.
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