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Why is Tumblr advertising an alternative to Character AI. I don't like AI. I don't support it, and I don't like it for a multitude of obvious reasons, and the less obvious reason that shit like C.AI fucks with my mental illness and neurodivergence because if I'm talking to someone (real or AI) online, it's the same to me. If I start talking to AI chatbots, I'm gonna feel like they're real, and that fucks up my loneliness/sense of isolation.
Stop fucking advertising me this bullshit. I'm trying to stay as mentally well as I can, I don't need the devil in my safe space.
Why Beginners Should Start with SweetDream
If you've never made an AI girlfriend before, SweetDream is the gentlest on-ramp. The creation flow is clear, you don't need any technical know-how, and you end up with a companion who feels alive in just a few minutes.
It's also a good first choice because the quality won't let you down once you're in. The chat is natural, the visuals are lovely, and you can grow into the voice and call features whenever you're ready. sweetdream.ai meets beginners where they are.
(EDIT: apparently this post reached some nasty sides of the app. If you’re a TERF or radfem, MY ACCOUNT IS NOT A SAFE PLACE FOR YOU. I’m a genderfuck nightmare and I will not entertain you freaks.)
If y’all needed any more proof that AI chatbot apps are extremely predatory and intentionally exploit vulnerable people…
For context, I have been open on this account about my chatbot addiction. I developed a parasocial dependency to using Character AI and similar apps despite them being detrimental to my mental health and quality of life in general. I downloaded CAI again today to finally wipe my account and discourage myself from relapsing, and this fucking text came up while I was confirming the deletion.
The developers of these apps are not your friends, they are exploiting you. They are manipulating your emotions and fostering dependency to keep you addicted to their product. No matter how much they claim to care and be “risk aware,” they absolutely do not.
(Image ID: a screenshot of the Character AI account deletion confirmation screen. The popup reads: “…you sure about this? You’ll lose everything. Characters associated to your account, chats, the love that we shared, likes, messages, posts, and the memories we have together. This action cannot be undone!” Below this block of text is a username entry box, used to confirm account deletion.)
Edit: I’m officially 10 months clean and no longer have impulses to redownload. Thanks for all the good wishes and vibes, y’all; I’m glad my story was able to help you guys.
me stalking the x reader tag of my favourite characters because I refuse to use c.ai
Can we stop making fun of people who struggled with c.ai, chatgpt, chai, polybuzz, and ai addictions in general. Especially teenagers and young adults. Those apps are literally made to prey on your loneliness and news flash, humans are social creatures. As someone who struggled with an c.ai addiction for sometime, i was and still am a lonely person, and those apps are made to comfort you. When you have literally no one to talk to or vent to, that's your only option, especially if you struggle with any type of social anxiety or social cues or just holding relationships. It's a real issue that should be treated the same as any other addiction. Most of us know its wrong but a lot of us started in around 2022-2023 when ai was still seen as a "haha funny" and now it feels like we can't stop. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
ditch character ai. write fanfic. read fanfic. make a rp blog. send asks to a rp blog. you're too embarrassed? go anon. tell nobody its you. people aren't interacting? send yourself asks, send other people asks, reblog, share, get INVOLVED!! the community and humanity of it all is part of the buzz
if all that fails, stare at the ceiling and imagine it like your anatomy intended. u don't need that brainless algorithm; use your head !! it comes free !! included with your life !!