the fact of the matter is that given the current state of both the art industry and the legal landscape of copyright/ip law, there will not ever be legislation around AI image generation that restricts companies while benefiting independent artists. rather than pushing for formal legal weigh-ins on what does or does not qualify as theft by generative outputs (i still think there could be something to be said about what companies are legally allowed to input into their generative models) we really just need to continue to. well. use our brains.
i may be in the minority in that i believe there are plenty of ways to use generative models as a tool in your artistic process (rather than being a replacement for an artistic process) that doesn't infringe on the work or livelihood of your fellow artists. and rather than wasting energy on trying to shove this genie back into the bottle, which, will not ever happen, we should work on publicly discussing where these boundaries lie. and we should also, without question, continue giving major shit to companies who are using AI generated images to avoid paying artists.
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The newest installment of the Cult AU was so amazing and gratifying! I do have to ask about Dipper's reaction when Bill suggested that next time he hide *in* his bed - should we assume that Dipper just truly doesn't think there's any possibility that Bill would want him like that, or does it potentially reflect some truly non-existent sex ed within the cult? Did the cultists have relationships like that within the cult?
I hope you post this AU and your other shorter works on AO3, id love to be able to bookmark and comment.
Thank you for your kind words!
Dipper's reaction was mostly because the cult had sub-par to non-existent sex ed. Though to be fair, even if he was aware that Bill was, ahem, an option, he definitely wouldn't think there's any way he'd want Dipper like that.
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Yesterday was the 91st anniversary of the Normes de Castelló ("Castelló rules"), also known as Normes del 32 ("rules of '32", because they were approved in 1932). These rules were tue agreement on how to spell the Valencian variants of the Catalan-Valencian language. They expand the spelling rules for the language that were approved in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands in 1913, adding the characteristics of the Valencian dialects and words based on the spellings used by the notorious Valencian writers of the Valencian Renaixença literary movement.
Nowadays, Valencian is again under attack. Right-wing, Spanish nationalist political parties are in power now in the Valencian Country and cutting down on the language rights of Valencian people and where the language can be used, imposing Spanish as the public language instead. The social use of the language is also threatened by the historical discrimination against speakers of the Catalan-Valencian language, who are still routinely denied care in the public healthcare system, in many places can't access an education in the native language of the land because policies favour only Spanish, face discrimination in social media and leisure environments, and often have to hear that their language is useless or makes them sound "rural", "provincial" and "uneducated" and that the only way to be respected is to speak Spanish. Despite all of this, Valencian is alive and enjoys a rich culture, literary and musical traditions important since centuries ago and very lively nowadays.
To commemorate the 91 years of the "Castelló rules" and to show that we are alive and won't surrender our language and culture to those who wish to see us dead, many Valencians have gathered in the streets of the city where the rules were signed, Castelló de la Plana. In the photos above (posted by som_ppcc, Plataforma per la Llengua and Escola Valenciana) you can see this rally and the Valencian tradition of muixeranga.
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Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet has amended his law project, Bill 19, regulating youth employment in the province to allow children under 14 to work in agriculture, provided the business has a maximum of 10 employees.
The proposed law, tabled in March, would limit the number of weekly hours Quebecers 16 and under can work during the school year to 17. It also sets the minimum legal working age at 14 — with some exceptions for jobs like babysitting or tutoring.
But Boulet's amendment would allow small agricultural businesses to be exempt from the new minimum working age and employ children as young as twelve.
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This new exemption echoes the demands of employers, who asked for more exceptions to allow children under 14 to work.
But there are concerns over the agricultural environment being risky as injuries in young people are frequent. Some doubt the ability of Quebec's labour regulator, La Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), to ensure the safety of children in the workplace.
Full article
Tagging: @allthecanadianpolitics
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Been reading the Sadeian woman after @normalbrothers mentioned it in relation to Diana Mitford, many thoughts but tumblr (and no computer on holidays) is. Poor format for those thoughts
That said, in a(n unrelated?) tangent, the books framing of the written pornographer’s role in reinforcing sexual dynamics/norms (and that this is why de Sade was at least worthy of analysis because he challenged sexual/gender/power dynamic norms) makes me wonder regarding the propensity (call it the dominance; the dominant minority) of readerfic these days (writ by women for women and using the 'self insert' motif to tackle first person POV) and how it’s recolonised fannish spaces back to a particular model of acceptable pornography through sheer flooding quantity .
“our Chr1s+ian (?) moral duty to reclaim queer pornography to reassert normative sexual dynamics between a man and a woman, or a man and a man, or a woman and a woman*” and clean up all that dirty sexual power gender role dynamic complexity etc etc etc there’s only a very limited range of acceptable incest to fetishise etc etc mumble mumble even gay readerfic back to hole and prod mumble mutter mumble
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Obviously major content warning for disordered eating
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This idea has been marinating in my bones for WEEKS (just like Normal’s Secret Stuff has been marinating in the vial for who knows how long).
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"A Bittersweet Farewell: Honore De Balzac's 'Adieu'"
Honore De Balzac's "Adieu" is a poignant novella that delves into the complexities of human relationships, the passage of time, and the inevitability of loss. Set in France during the early 19th century, this emotionally charged tale follows the lives of two childhood friends, Emile Blondet and Paul de Manerville, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of love, ambition, and societal expectations.
At the heart of "Adieu" is the theme of friendship, as Balzac explores the enduring bond between Emile and Paul. Despite their differing personalities and social backgrounds, the two men share a deep connection that withstands the test of time. However, as they mature and pursue their own paths in life, their friendship is strained by jealousy, betrayal, and the pursuit of romantic love.
Balzac's prose is richly descriptive and evocative, painting a vivid portrait of French society during the tumultuous years following the Napoleonic Wars. Through his characters, he offers a scathing critique of the bourgeois values and materialistic pursuits that dominate the social landscape. Emile and Paul are both emblematic of the era's contradictions, torn between their desire for personal fulfillment and their obligation to uphold societal norms.
The novella's title, "Adieu," serves as a poignant reminder of the transience of human existence and the inevitability of parting ways. As Emile and Paul grapple with their own mortality and the passing of time, they are forced to confront the fragility of their relationships and the fleeting nature of happiness. Balzac captures the essence of this existential dilemma with a keen sense of empathy and insight, leaving readers with a profound sense of introspection and melancholy.
In conclusion, "Adieu" is a masterful work of literature that offers a poignant meditation on friendship, love, and the passage of time. Through his vivid characters and evocative prose, Balzac invites readers to reflect on the universal themes of loss, longing, and the enduring power of human connection. As Emile and Paul bid farewell to their youth and innocence, they remind us that every goodbye is a new beginning, and that true wisdom lies in embracing the fleeting moments of joy and sorrow that define the human experience.
Honore De Balzac's "Adieu" is available in Amazon in paperback 11.99$ and hardcover 17.99$ editions.
Number of pages: 101
Language: English
Rating: 10/10
Link of the book!
Review By: King's Cat
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