Because I’d guess it is–a covered teacup with a misplaced handle, random “generic devices” scattered about, cables that go nowhere…

Any interest is an open call for a replacement image for the server?

  • kersploosh@sh.itjust.works
    25·
    9 days ago

    Yes, it’s AI. A bit over 3 years ago we accepted community submissions and had a public vote. The submissions were all AI-generated.

    We can certainly open up a search for new banner artwork. I propose we start with a discussion post in the Agora to collect submissions for a week or two, and then hold a vote, same as last time. I can make the discussion post later today.

    Old banner discussion: https://sh.itjust.works/post/1022097

    Old banner vote: https://sh.itjust.works/post/1432783
    (Unfortunately, some of the image links are broken.)

  • i_need_your_bones@piefed.socialEnglish
    22·
    10 days ago

    They were clear it was AI from the start.

    The guy held a competition for the image where the stable diffusion community was allowed to participate. Many AI images were put into the competition and this one won.

    To be clear this was done publicly. You can still see it in the agora.

    As you can see I’m not on sh.itjust.works anymore. Really wish the instance didn’t allow AI that just spat in the face of the real artists that gave their contributions. Doubt anyone’s gonna be wanting to contribute to it though as they’ve shown a love for AI

  • Susaga@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    21·
    10 days ago

    I’m glad someone said something about it, because I don’t like having to see it when I look at the main page. The uneven fingers disturb me. I’m sure we have a few artists on here that wouldn’t mind their work getting main-page treatment. You could run a contest!

  • digitalhippie@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    9·
    10 days ago

    It’s the only thing that (very mildly) bothers me about this otherwise great server. I would be willing to donate to a pool so we can commission an actual artist to make us something nice. A community run competition would be great too

  • Angryhumanoid@fedinsfw.appEnglish
    5·
    10 days ago

    On the one hand yes it’s clearly AI, on the other hand I like the mug with a nipple on top and think any future image should incorporate it. It combines 2 of my favorite things, coffee and boobs.

  • borth@sh.itjust.works
    5·
    10 days ago

    I’d be interested in seeing another contest for this. Maybe the contest should be to pick who will design it, and then have the community chip in to pay them to create it. I would donate to see that done

    • schipelblorp@sh.itjust.worksOP
      12·
      10 days ago

      Since the public perception of AI-art has turned decidedly negative, I’m asking the operators and community if they’d be interesting in updating our gopher with some human-created art. If there is interest and approval, the mods can make an open call or whatever.

      Edit: Updated title.

  • ryathal@sh.itjust.works
    2·
    9 days ago

    If someone wants to make an image for free without AI and propose a replacement, then it’s maybe worth voting. Replacing it for the sake of replacing AI is dumb. This is the perfect use for an AI image, it doesn’t really matter what it is and there’s no real budget to actually commission something.

    • moopet@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      4·
      8 days ago

      It’s literally the most off-putting thing about the place, seeing that AI slop in the corner. I currently have it ad-blocked. Anything would be better, nothing would also be better!