Niki Bond

Versus the source I linked and quoted about how AI uses 10x's the electricity as a basic search. And I just found another article that says the same thing.

Like at least try to do some basic research if you're going to argue.

Saying that a google search uses 1/4th of the energy is still the same as saying that AI uses 4 times as much as a non-AI google search. And even then, you're pulling that number from where, exactly? "Somewhere" isn't a source.

Also, I posted a link to an article about how AI's bad for the environment. To which, someone responded that they "heard somewhere" that it's not as bad as people say... and then still said it's worse than a google search, but worded it like they were trying to hide that fact.

Resisting the urge to argue on a forum, 'cause I know it's not going to get anywhere.

But seriously, generative AI is not the same as inventing tractors to help farmers, or electric ovens to replace coal ovens. 😑 I can't with people

Grammarly Is Facing a Class Action Lawsuit Over Its AI ‘Expert Review’ Feature The feature, which Grammarly shut down Wednesday, presented editing suggestions as if they came from established authors and academics—without their consent.

I'm suing Grammarly over its paid AI feature that presented editing suggestions as if they came from me - and many other writers and journalists - without consent.

State law requires consent before someone's name can be used for commercial purposes.

www.wired.com/story/gramma...

Ramadan Should Not Look Like This: My Family Is Hungry and Cold in a Tent in G/a/za — I’m Trying to Raise $120 This Week So They Can Eat Ramadan is passing while my family is still in a tent in Ga/z/a. Cold nights. Rain falling on thin fabric. Hunger that doesn’t wait. They fast all day in Ramadan, but the truth is they are already hungry before the fast even begins. When sunset comes, sometimes there is barely enough food to break the fast — and often nothing left for suhoor. This is not how Ramadan should be for any family. I am far from them and it hurts to know they are facing the cold and hunger like this while I can only speak and ask for help. So I will say this honestly: This week I am trying to raise **120** for my family so they can have food and basic needs during these cold Ramadan nights. Just **120**. That’s all I’m asking for this week. Is there anyone who can help my family reach that? Even a small donation can help them eat and stay warm. If you see this, please don’t ignore it. My family is still there. Still cold. Still hungry. Still waiting for kindness.

Update from E. Can anyone help with this? We have two days, and I’m sure a few people can help spread the word and make this small thing happen.

—Divya

Ok 👀 I’ll meet your boldness! Let’s say 342/500 by Friday.

Her updates say they barely have enough to eat for iftar and nothing for suhoor. This will make such a difference. And I know it’ll mean a lot to E, too, since she’s felt so adrift since being banned. 🩷

Just curious, but who else here is playing Pokopia?

Any writers also planning on making a location from their own book in the game's Palette Town? >.>~

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Yeah~ Though he'll be serious and very direct if he needs to be. He's a healer in a group of stubborn fighters, so he has to put his foot down sometimes when it comes to medical stuff XD

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I think Marty and Seth are the most stubborn, but Emily's not far behind. 😅 Actually, Mark and Meri are pretty stubborn, too.

The others are more situational with it. Like Koujaku will go with what's most logical, and Ritos is only stubborn when his patients aren't listening.

This quote has been with me every day since I first heard it and I love her so much for saying it.

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Emily would beat me with her hammer 😭 Half of them would probably shun me at the very least. Rota would sadly ask why and break my heart. 😅

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Yep~ From left to right on picture one:
Rota, Victor, Emily, Seth, and Marty.

And on picture two:
Farish, Ritos, Meri, Koujaku, Mark

And then also added Orkus and Sakris (no group shot for the baddies)

I also did a Halloween comic once, so I'll add that below~

:D Thank you~

Panel 1: Mark (green druid tunic with a hood), Marty (black sorceress outfit with stars throughout) and Meri (black witch hat with a pink and white dress)--all three have dark brown skin and reddish hair, with Meri's being more of a dark pink. Marty: See, Meri? No scary costumes. Meri: I told you, I'm fine. I'm not scared... Panel 2 - 4: A pale hand reaching out, then Meri scared, and then the hand again with a blurred figure behind it. ??: Meri... ??: I've come for you, Meri...

Panel 1: Ritos (light skin, brown hair) laughing in a zombie costume, with a torn black shirt and bandages all over Ritos: Heheh, I got you pretty good! You should've seen your face! Panel 2: Meri (brown skin, pink hair, black witch hat) angry Panel 3: Ritos with a pumpkin basket on his head as Meri and Mark (brown skin, red hair, green hooded outfit) walk away Mark: Should we really leave him like that? Meri: Trust me, he's fine.

And pages 5 and 6~

Halloween comic showcasing the characters from Silent Suspension. Panel 1: Farish (dark brown skin, dark purple hair and matching dragon wings) has one hand on his hip as he wears a bounty hunter outfit: a pink shirt and gloves with a dark brown vest, a red armband, and beige pants. Farish: Looks like I'm the first one here... Ventus: Happy Halloween! Panel 2: Ventus (small flying creature covered in green and white feathers, dressed as a knight with a small helmet, arm/shoulder guards, and green armor around his belly) and Rota (dark brown skin and curly lilac hair tied up in a ponytail, wearing a dark fairy outfit that's a deep crimson dress with golden fairy wings) Rota: Um, I hope this costume's okay... Panel 3: Farish blushing Farish: Y-yeah...

Halloween comic with the characters of Silent Suspension Panel 1: just words Seth: Is it just you three so far? Panel 2: Seth (pale skin, dirty blonde hair with long bangs over his left eye; wearing a mask on that side as well. Halloween outfit is as a person at a masquerade, with a ascot, a green shawl, and a purple shirt--with black down the middle and spider webs decorating it) standing there with a shadowy monster behind him. Ventus: Captain, behind you! Panel 3: Koujaku (tanned skin, black hair, purple eyes, dressed in a green water monster costume) standing with her hands up like she's making claws. Koujaku: Rawr~ Got you, Captain. Panel 4: Rota (brown skin, wavy lilac hair) happy Rota: Actually, she makes a pretty cute monster...

Halloween comic featuring the characters of Silent Suspension: Panel 1: Farish (dark brown skin, dark purple hair and dragon wings) talking to Seth (pale skin, dirty blond hair partially covering the left side of his face, where his eye is covered by a masquerade mask) Farish: Surprised you didn't do a pirate with your eyepatch... Seth: My eyepatch isn't a-- Panel 2: Emily (pale skin, long teal hair, wearing a pirate outfit with a blue coat, blue hat, and blue corset, plus some green on the skirt) waving with Nanashi (dark rimmed talking glasses) sitting on her hat. Arrow pointing to the eyepatch Emily's wearing that says "Seth's eyepatch" Nanashi: Ahoy there, maties! Avast ye landlubbin' scum! Emily: Hey. Panel 3: Seth ticked off Seth: That isn't a prop!!

Halloween comic for Silent Suspension: Panel 1: Victor (light brown skin, auburn hair and scales on the right side of his face, wearing an imp outfit with a purple shirt, black jacket, large red collar, and white pants) Victor: My, you're all so energetic. Panel 2: Victor opens his eyes as he notices something Victor: Oh? Panel 3: Rota (brown skin, lilac hair, wearing a dark fairy outfit with a crimson dress and golden fairy wings) Victor: Rota, you look quite stunning in that costume~ Panel 4: Rota surprised Rota: Eh?! Panel 5: Ventus (small creature with large white wings and green feathers throughout wearing a knight outfit with a silver helmet and shoulder pads) angry with Farish (dark brown skin, dark purple hair and dragon wings) embarrassed behind him. Ventus: Well, Farish thinks you look gorgeous-- Farish: Okay, that's enough candy for you. (Arrow pointing to Farish that says "Called out")

Halloween comic pages 1-4

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Yep~ From left to right on picture one:
Rota, Victor, Emily, Seth, and Marty.

And on picture two:
Farish, Ritos, Meri, Koujaku, Mark

And then also added Orkus and Sakris (no group shot for the baddies)

I also did a Halloween comic once, so I'll add that below~

These are the games that basically shaped my love of gaming or had a large impact on my life in some way 🎮💕

(I know I'm probably missing some, but this was what I could think of at the moment DX)

I limited myself to one game per franchise (sans TWEWY, legit couldn't choose between them). No real order as well

Also Star Rail's presence is specifically for the Amphoreus arc. I just chose the Evernight update because that's the part I played the entirety of in a single day 😂

I tried to start with my childhood, then go to more recent ones--especially those that have influenced my writing in some way.

Also I tried not to do more than 5 per series, or else all the Tales games would be on here >.>''

Great choices on here! Especially FF9 and Tales of the Abyss 💕

Come join us create Pokemon paradises~

I can't wait for Pokopia tomorrow 💕

I could've used it yesterday when the power was out 😭

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Orkus likes just being in his demon form, so he's just a dragon like that. XD

Sakris changes constantly throughout book 1 since she's good at blending in and taking on various roles. She's a master of disguise for a reason~

A tabby cat on a cat wheel

Maybe one day he'll walk on the cat wheel.

But right now, he feels safer when he sits.

Good morning #writingcommunity!

My insomnia is your gain! I got sick of the scammers targeting authors with their "wow what genre? dm me, i will beta read for u" or "i do illustration, dm me" bullshit, so I made a moderation list.

Feel free to @me whenever you find one to add to the list!

More of Ifalde being insufferable, because why not :D'

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More of Ifalde being insufferable, because why not :D'

#WIPSnips #WriteSky

Calling AI "slop" has been one of the most effective instances of the public rebranding a product and it pisses them off.

Lungidus and Loyenie by Nush Deco. They are two characters from the Pentagonal Dominion books. They are married, deeply in love, and having a good time as they float through Monoceros, a crystalline city. Lungidus is a dark skinned, black-haired man in a green coat and hat, with a bardiche. Loyenie is a tan-skinned, red-haired woman in an elegant, sparkly dress and holding a glass. Above them, the purple moon of Aloutia shines bright with the planetary ring in front of it and the pink stars high above.

New artwork from Nush! Here we have Lungidus and Loyenie, two souls deeply in love with each other, living their best lives in Monoceros, the crystalline, tropical capital of Aloutia, where Lungidus is a guard and Loyenie is an assassin. They are the parents of Tynan, my next book's MC