Please remember that it doesn't matter if Mitch is dead or not, he is demonstrably unable to serve and, according to the law, should be replaced.
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Honestly I'm a bit surprised the Republicans didn't just wait until the literal day after the deadline to say "oops, he's actually dead. Haha fuck you we won."
And what they've released in those files is already fucking disgusting and outrageous.
It really fucking angers me yhsy nobody is talking about yhr Epstein files anymore
Politicians should bring it up at every trade negotiation with that turd ball. You want 50% taxes? Fine, we'll do that if you release all the Epstein files
The other world leaders are in there too. No one in power really benefits from the release.
Too many wealthy people, and forces that want to use the blackmail, who really pull the strings won't let it out.
Children were abused,
The perps get away with it,
Who’s really in charge?
AI slop? Really? Could just write that as a text post with a title.
We’re fighting amongst ourselves over it being AI? This wasn’t even about AI, it’s counter productive and exactly what gets us where we are, they have us chasing our own tails instead of Epstein and McConnell.
How can you tell?
It's got the underline brush strokes of those generic AI flyers that ChatGPT craps out.
The font texture is also inconsistent but to be devils advocate it could be a Photoshop filter. Tbh though the underline brush strokes give it away as AI.
Are humans incapable of underlining words for emphasis? Where else would AI learn to do that?
Why would this particular person, who presumably opened Gimp or Procreate or Photoshop, choose to use differing texture masks on the words, and a different texture on the brush strokes, and then after all this was done, completely fail to take thirty seconds to center the text?
Because there never was a person making these choices.
Why would this particular person, who presumably opened Gimp or Procreate or Photoshop, choose to use differing texture masks on the words, and a different texture on the brush strokes, and then after all this was done, completely fail to take thirty seconds to center the text?
Having seen people use Photoshop, especially when new to it or presented with new features....
They do that all the time.
I'm not saying this isn't generated, it could be. I'm just saying I've seen people do exactly that sort of stuff while not having any idea that they can do multiline text, multiple colors in the same line, use a rule for alignment, change the text from left aligned to center (instead they hit the space bar until its "close enough"), etc
You generally learn how text alignment works before you learn how font masking works. This is true for multiple text handling programs, from Photoshop to word processors.
You are welcome to believe that.
My eyes have seen all manner of ridiculous use of Photoshop (among others).
I have seen people write an entire damn document inside a single cell in Excel.
I have seen people make charts in Excel, while watching them also use a calculator and enter the values manually.
I have seen people use Word to create a photo album, just dragging them in full size, then try and "center" the text underneath by pressing space.
I have seen people use google docs while boarding a plane, only to get mad that it doesn't work without internet once the flight took off (pre in-flight wifi era).
I have seen people use drafts in Outlook to store their passwords.
This has only gotten worse as people watch tutorials on advanced features while having no idea how the basic tools work.
You can believe whatever you'd like, I'm just saying people do absolutely boneheaded and preposterous things all the time.
Decades ago, one of my first jobs was helping people learn to use a Macintosh computer, the first ones. I told a guy to use the mouse to click "New", and he put the mouse up against the screen. I'd never seen anyone do that before, but the thing is, that makes sense if you've never used a mouse.
Just thought I'd share that.

For real though. Maybe they did center it but there was whitespace, if we're being generous.
I'm not pro-'AI', far from it. But I hate seeing so much energy wasted fighting amongst ourselves over these instances where, not only could it go either way, it simply doesn't matter.
There are much more egregious examples littered everywhere, even here, where the tech is actually used perniciously.
Gotta pick one's battles, otherwise it just distracts from the substance and generates outrage where it's not warranted.
What does "underline brush strokes" mean? Because none of the text is underlined.
Edit: Oh, OP changed it. I get it now
The way "please" isn't correctly centered might be a giveaway. Or someone is just really bad at typography
It's a distraction comment, pay no mind.
It actually isn’t. Resources were wasted conveying an important message which could be typed on a keyboard.
This could easily be a template or photoshop. Move along.
“Move along?” What are you, a cop?
What, you got a problem with a photographer who’s calling you out for adding slop to Lemmy? You’re putting words in my mouth saying I “made a distraction comment?”
Buddy, no, this ain’t it.
I made a template from https://imgflip.com/memegenerator and then edited it. We all good now?
Edit: As usual, it's never about the AI behind a fucking text template. If it was, you guys would be thrilled.
The backlash creates extra work for OC posters as well, though... That itself creates a chilling effect. You either have to overthink your post to avoid getting accused or you decide it's easier to just not post at all.
Ah yes, the YouTube liberal has a lot to say about what kills progressive movements. As if he's ever read a book about the topic (or any topic that isnt Harry Potter).
You have zero effect on me. Incel, liberal freak.
A "whole week"? Oh you sweet summer child. I am never, ever going to stop, even after you give up.
If you're counting days after a week, good luck.
Hating women as much as you do is a sign of serious mental illness.
Who's fighting? You're getting dogwalked. Fighting implies you're doing something beyond shidding your pants and flopping around like the illiterate liberal you are.
You're getting put in your place like the dumb fuck you are.
It's edited from imgflig. I hope you guys can all rest easy now.
Check the time stamp. This is the original that tanis nikana was commenting on:

This is a side effect that the billionaires who run the AI models are counting on: that people no longer pay attention to the message itself, but instead waste their time speculating about whether someone used a proper app or image generation.
You’ll never be able to close Pandora’s box. So....
I get that but the point stands its redundant,and the more people normalize this crap the worse it gets
What I'm getting at is this: People have been using it for a long time now, whether you like it or not. I don't like it, but it's still the reality. Pretending it isn't helps no one—in this case, it's even counterproductive for the reasons I mentioned.
That's why I called it "Panora's box": This technology is out there—there's no changing that, even if we'd like to.
I still don’t think that advocating for using a slop machine is a good look. The keyboard and the title box is right there. Much less effort, much more immediacy of message, screen readers can pick it up, and folks don’t have to download an image to see the message.
That's a commendable attitude, but it doesn't help in the face of reality.
I’m not using the goddamn AI slop ladle. It’s an active choice. No one is forced to ladle more AI slop onto the internet.
You are not forced to ladle more AI slop on the internet. All you have to do is to choose not to do it, and instead just type your message on the keyboard.
they're literally killing celebrities to keep people distracted. wild times.
Esptein was a fall guy for greater people. The same people that put trump in place, the same people that let covid loose, manipulated 2020 riots/BLM/Jan 6, the same people that own that new NYC mayor, the same people that own the left right and center... Once trump and rightwing are used to accomplish whatever goal they're being used for, that NYC mayor is going to swoop in and run for president to save the day and to most people hide the truth that all this is a plan. They will convince people that things have changed even though it will be the same owners in charge, and the same type of shit will happen next time they need it to.
But we will all feel good over indulging in our priveliged heartless culture and ignore the reality we are taught and groomed not to see or live within.
Our nation -left right and center - is a tool for greater people to use and abuse. We are assets bought and sold for usage by owners who are transnational. We can be used without even understanding. We are getting fleeced, and played out by hope given by the same hand that beats us. And then next time shit gets fucked up we will yell about history repeating itself as if we didn't have our eyes shut the entire time getting spoon fed submission and naivety as we get raped for their next objective in societal control.
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