I noticed a post on here that was AI-generated and in my opinion off-topic. I don’t see the advantages of having AI-generated images on here myself, and prefer real wildlife pictures.
I noticed a lot of people who seemed to agree that this didn’t belong here in the comments of the post. Therefore, I propose banning these in this community. What does everyone else think?
Mod ping: @dragonfly@lemmy.world @Smokeless7048@lemmy.world
EDIT: Please don’t bash the OP of the mentioned post.
Hi all ,
I’ve always preferred not to make rules, because I think it can stifle creativity and sharing, BUT, it may be necessary at this point to have one or two rules posted to the sidebar, including something about AI, as well as a general “be nice” sort of thing. I’m open to suggestions, if anyone wants to weigh in.
I don’t like AI though I can envision some narrow situations when it could be okay, which is why I’ve not banned it. Clearly, there are strong opinions about it, and I think a ban or restriction is probably appropriate at this point. At the very least, it should be clearly labeled as AI.
However, I think it’s super important to note that not everyone can readily identify what is and is not AI, so if someone does post AI, we should offer up some grace and kindness to that person, who may simply be sharing a picture that they genuinely thought would be appreciated.
I welcome thoughtful discussion and suggestions, and I’ll update the sidebar with a couple rules after I’ve had time to read what you’ve had so say.
While AI has plenty of good uses, genAI has far fewer. We can prevent any problems with banning legitimate use of AI by only banning genAI. Expert systems and fuzzy logic are fine.
I come here for superb owls, not fake ones.
Considering the growth of AI infrastructure is likely destroying many wildlife habitats I say with confidence fuck AI.
The user who posted that posts a lot of stuff that’s not AI, so I expect they just saw that picture somewhere and reposted it not realizing it’s AI. It can be difficult to tell sometimes and will only get more difficult as time goes on.
I know I’ve shared this same image myself here before I learned what to look for.
The rude responses are much more bothersome to me. OP wasn’t some new account or known Ai spam account. Real contributors here deserve respect and the benefit of the doubt, IMO.
Thanks anon. I like you nearly as much as superb owls 🦉
Appreciate that! I’ve got your back. Anyone that contributes here by post, comment, or just continued positive support should be treated as one of the owl fam.
I got your back too mate 100% #OwlFamily
Yes, but that poster has been kinda flooding several communities with posts that are cutesy art posts that feel like filler, and border on offtopic.
I admire the dedication to posting content, but I think it might be a bit too much and at the cost of quality.
Who, @ladybutterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone? They are a blessing upon Lemmy and personally their posts to the “uplifting” communities have improved my day on several occasions. Sure, some of their posts are better than others but that’s true of anyone.
Thanks Sergio I appreciate it ❤️
Yes, I would like a policy to remove ai generated owls.
New to the space, but I would very much prefer to see real owls here.
AI is a big part of the reason I just want to look at real animals, even as photos.
No AI please.
Ban genAI
If I want AI images I can go get them myself, I don’t need a curated space for that.
I think the difference is that they should be different spaces.
AI slop has no place here. Ban the fuckers and ban the slop.
I agree that ai should not be in this community, but neither should phrases like “ban the fuckers” be commonplace here.
especially considering the post was made in error and the poster didn’t know it was AI generated.
I agree about the AI, but some of the tone of those comments in that thread is a bit concerning.
the person who posted might not have known it was AI but a few comments seem to be directing anger at the poster when it may have been a mistake.
It was a genuine error. I’m probably old enough to be some of their mothers and I’m not good at spotting it
thank you for replying in this thread. I have seen you post in a lot of good communities and uplifting ones as well so I knew it was likely unintentional when I saw the post.
I am sorry there’s been some rude people responding in the other thread and in this one =(
It’s fine, I know how people are sometimes. I really appreciate you challenging it. ❤️
Agreed
I have nothing against well-done generative AI; in fact, I quite enjoy some in the right context. I am proficient and often enjoy genAI content in other contexts.
Unfortunately, people tend to post genAI images that are both low-effort and low-quality (annnd lacking any meaningful artistic process.) Unless rigorously moderated, it takes over. I am not here for that. I strongly prefer not to see AI flood this community and I am likely to leave if I see it more than occasionally.
No gen ai has meaningful artistic content, period
Prompt writers can die mad about it, youre not artists, you’re clients.
I haven’t noticed any owl posts that I realized were AI, but I don’t really mind if they are, as long as they aren’t presented as real photos.
Someone actually did that?
Fuck that.
