Lyn Meredith

@BrownCoyoteStu @_andrewthecoder I like your thinking😂

@_andrewthecoder It would be nice to if these companies needed to spend as much time rejecting us as we spent applying; maybe keep going and see if you can get equal value back.

I got an email from a company earlier today (rejection of course). And just as a joke (cuz I didn't figure anyone would monitor the email), I responded something like, "yeah you don't want an old guy with a quarter century of software engineering experience!" Within like 5 minutes, I got an email back saying that they are not allowed to consider my age, my rejection was because the [system] (they didn't say whether it was ATS or AI) stated that I was basically an intern level candidate. (keep in mind, the last 13 years of my career has been me working for myself and running business)!

@_andrewthecoder My goodness. The author of the email admitted that he didn’t do his own thinking. I hope you find a job with real people who do their own thinking.

@PhrogPollen I back you on this!🙌

If you're a Christian creator and I see you use AI consistently or defend it, I'm muting you. I'm just really fed up of seeing Christian creators posting slop on my timeline. Before you read further, I'm not looking for an argument on the topic and I will not argue with anyone in the replies. What I say here is the entirety of what I want to say on the topic right now. 1. Generative AI is theft Gen AI scrapes art from thousands of artists across the internet. Most of not all of the big models scrape indiscriminately, meaning they take art they find from websites they have no connection to (so it is not taken under TOS or any sort of agreement). The art is 99% of the time stolen without consent in any form. It's theft, plain and simple. 2. Gen AI is a mockery of creativity. I believe that being able to create is something inherent to being made in God's image. We are the only creatures to create art for no practical reason - just to appreciate beauty. We are created to create, creativity is a form of worship. To let a machine do that for us is a mockery of creativity, a powerful gift God gave us to honour Him with. Furthermore, generating images of God is completely blasphemous. 3. Gen AI is killing creativity. So many people who would have valued art enough to learn to draw, or to write, or to direct films, or to create music have instead settled with using AI to do it for them. I see an enormous amount of people content to "hire out" every creative process and decision in their lives to a soulless machine. Which is tragic for me, because what does that leave you with? As a Christian creator, you simply should not support AI. On top of these reasons, I haven't even mentioned the horrific impact it's had on the environment, the cultural impact of AI and convenience culture, or how insulting it is to your brothers and sisters in Christ who are artists. "I'm too broke to hire artists." That's okay, I'm not asking you to hire artists. Tbh, I would be happier if you learned how to draw yourself. I don't buy art either because of the same reason - I'm broke and I can't afford it lol. But that doesn't excuse you participating in a system that is stealing already finished work from artists and slowly killing the last shred of appreciation for process and hard work left in the West. You're not entitled to art. You do not have a right to have art done of you or your character or anything. You simply just do not get to have it if you're not willing to obtain it through moral means. Furthermore, creators have been surviving online just fine without AI for quite a while. There are ways to make it by without getting new pieces of art every five seconds. And I'd actually be willing to help anyone who wants help in that regard ^^ "You just don't want AI to steal your job" Nah. I know this is a big issue people make with AI, but I don't think it's a good argument tbh. Because technology is always changing the way society works. People lose jobs to advances in technology all the time. Personally, I started my art career after AI was already a thing. I know I can survive just fine with it out there, as I know most artists can do the same. The issue I take with AI isn't self serving or motivated by fear. I am simply claiming that AI is morally wrong on so many degrees and I'm tired of seeing other Christians support it. It's frustrating. I plan to make a video at some point talking about just how Generative AI works, it's history, it's impact, and what it's future looks like. Until then, this is my obligatory yap. And hey, if you do use AI and want to talk to me about it (respectfully and calmly) and perhaps workshop solutions to your content that doesn't involve AI or throwing loads of cash down the drain, I am more than happy to talk. I'm not blocking anyone, just muting so I don't have to get flashbanged by AI slop every time I open this app XD Thanks! ❤️ Phrog

@MichaelRives4 @nettermike You won’t like the change. AI is for surveillance and population control.

@nettermike Come on people of California! We need Hilton in charge to make real change that impacts our lives positively!

Hey Chat GPT what would happen if Bianco dropped out of the race? Answer: So If Hilton captured all of Bianco’s voters: * Hilton would rise to about 30% * Steyer would remain 17.5% * Becerra 14.5% * Porter 9% Under California’s open “top two” primary system, that would almost certainly place Hilton in one of the two general election spots.

@RoxanneHoge @nettermike No, because Hilton is running an AI bot campaign.

@nettermike Did you ask Chat GPT to consider that everyone's name remains on the ballot, and that a lot of people have already voted, and that Hilton is already making top 2?

@nettermike This is exactly why I didn’t vote for Hilton. He uses AI. AI is for surveillance and population control. No more politicians that refuse to put sone guardrails on AI tech.

😂 real talk

Because it’s not for our benefit.

@darren_stallcup Hispanics in central cali are republicans

any ideas on how to save California?

My people. 😂😂😂

@EarthtoTami @darren_stallcup 😂😂😂

@darren_stallcup I’ve suggested taking down all of the dams in the state and filling Sacramento and Fresno in with water, but it’s been tough getting traction here.

@KoalaQuillHQ @AuthorAltoft This is real talk!!

@AuthorAltoft But it WORKS. After going through all these steps, I now have INCREDIBLE reach with hot singles in my area!

Writers are told to "build a platform," as if the solution to being ignored as an author is to become ignored as a content creator instead.

@IngrahamAngle This is a loser take from a media personality.

Admire all Repubs trying their best in California, but reality is setting in. If Bianco stays in the race, Hilton may not make the top two. Would be squandering a huge opportunity.

@yvettecorkrean @IngrahamAngle You said it🙌

@IngrahamAngle Reality is, using polls to pressure people into supporting a candidate ignores recent history. If polls were always accurate, Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris would both be presidents. Elections are decided by voters showing up, not by political narratives and the media.

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Today, words fail us. It’s been a long, hard battle the last few years. In times like this, the sacrifices and the struggles don’t even matter. A few hours ago we received the most earth-shattering news that our 20 year old son, Evan Roberts Locke, could not be revived after his heart stopped due to an overdose. His struggle was very public. It was used as a warning to many, a punchline to the haters but an overall reminder that even in our deepest pain, the grace of Jesus will sustain us. I’ll address the church family with arrangement details this Sunday. Please respect our privacy. He has 5 heartbroken siblings and a world of people that helped him along his journey.

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UFOs: Rubio finding out he’s going to be in charge of the Martians.