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illwilledomen · 6 months ago

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Also i am obsessed with your fucked up son. Kay i ask why hero is Like That. Was it a programming error? He was meant to be the "friend", right, but even before the fall he was weirdly violent.

I just want to know more about him. Whats going on in his fucked up little head

I’m obsessed with him too. I love him and i cry so much about him here’s why:

Since Hero was the first, he has quite a few errors in his design, both in his hardware (body) and software (brain and tablet of information).

He does not have any internal concept of empathy and doesn’t fully understand the concept that other creatures think and live. This caused him to accidentally kill some of the animals introduced into the Garden because he didn’t understand that he was hurting them. HOWEVER — he only became purposefully violent AFTER he faced considerable abuse from the authority figures around him (guards, scientists, Rana herself, and white eyes).

Very important distinction because his lack of empathy was not what drove him to act aggressively, and it’s important to note that a lack of empathy does not mean someone is dangerous, conniving or violent, it just simply means that they don’t feel the sensation of empathy. You are free to interpret any of the abio characters as you like, but it is my personal belief Hero is not fully at fault for the violence he displays… I’ll explain why;

The violence Hero displayed was merely him, a person very new to the world, parroting the abusive behaviour shown towards him, and his way of trying to process emotions that he was not familiar with such as jealousy (towards the other players), fear of obsolescence and misery at the lack of autonomy and respect he is showed. Hero was in a position where he had no power over himself and was physically, emotionally and mentally dependent on authority figures that did not see him as an equal or a as a fully realized being. For example Hero is unable to will himself to eat without being commanded to by an authority figure (he is anorexic — does not feel hunger) so you can probably see how this puts him in a vulnerable position.

Basically he began to lash out at anyone he could lash out at, whether that be animals or the other players. He could not bear the thought of placing the blame on the authorities of his life because then his whole world would fall apart, so he instead shifts the blame on those in the same position as him (Alex, steve and two others, Jane and Ed, who would then become “null” and “entity 303”) convincing himself that they are malicious and want to replace him (when in reality they are basically robot infants).

Then, there was the influence from White Eyes. I’ve previously stated that White Eyes was a void entity but I’ve changed that after a friend suggested it to me and i got hooked on the idea. She’s another test subject, an unstable experiment born from trying to fuse living corporeal matter and void matter (basically she’s an enderman human and various animals hybrid). White Eyes is constantly in pain and this has made her a very vindictive and aggressive being. All voidborn beings have psionic influence and White Eyes has this as well, however it’s not as fine tuned as a natural voidborn like an enderman. Hers is more like an influence. White Eyes rubbed off on Hero, and while she was increasingly immobilized by her dying body, Hero would follow her commands and absorb her emotions like a sponge. They had a very close bond but it was very unhealthy. This was another factor that caused him to commit violent acts.

Anyway, that’s some abiogenesis hero lore for you.

#my writing #abiogenesis hero #herobrine #minecraft abiogenesis

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urlknight · 8 months ago

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Hi there, Love your work! I'm also doing stuff in Unreal and it feels like it's rarer to find other indie devs using it. I love how clean all your UI feels, and UI is something I seem to really struggle with.

Do you have any recommendations for workflows / tips / sources etc for getting better at UI?

Also I'd love to know more about the material / shader workflow for your latest post if you have more information anywhere.

Thanks :)

Hello there! Thank you!! I hope you don't mind me answering publicly as I feel like some people might be interested in the answer!

I really appreciate your UI (User Interface for those not knowing the acronym) compliment as it's something I've spent a long time working on and specializing in, in my career as a software engineer. UI/UX often goes completely unacknowledged or taken for granted even though it takes a lot of time and hard work to create and develop. In the engineering world I frequently had to advocate for and explain user experiences to those who didn't have as deep of an appreciation for UI or a very sophisticated understanding of why a good, visually appealing user experience makes, or on the flip side, can break everything. I think it's a very challenging, overwhelming topic to grasp and communicate, but just by being interested in it you're already way ahead!

There's a lot going on with UI. From visuals to knowing common design elements to successfully conveying a story to the user to implementation to testing to designing for accessibility to animation and I probably didn't cover everything with that run-on sentence. There's frontend engineers out there whose role is solely to maintain and improve UI component libraries for companies. And that's without throwing games, whose UIs are all uniquely visually tailored to their experiences, into the mix... I could keep going on about this honestly, but I'll get to what I think you can do personally! 1. Learn about common design patterns. What's a toast? What's pagination? What's a card? Little things like that. These apply to all software UI/UX, including video games- and knowing these off the top of your head will make it so much easier for you to invent your own UI designs and patterns.

2. Study the UI in the everyday applications you interact with. Step through menus and think about how you got from point A to point B. Take a moment to think about the why someone put a button where they did. Study the UI in your favorite video games, too! Take a lot of notes on what you think works really well and what you think doesn't. And also there's online resources that are great for inspiration. I personally spend a lot of time on the Game UI Database. - https://dribbble.com/ - https://www.gameuidatabase.com/ 3. Don't be afraid to start with basic sketches or even just simply representing everything with grey boxes. All my UI starts out as really crappy sketches on paper, or tablet sketches on top of screenshots. Visualize your ideas and then keep iterating on them until you've got something. For example, I went from this:

To this. (And come to think of it I might actually still want to make those cooler looking buttons in my sketch) 4. Break everything out into pieces and individual components. A good UI is made up of building blocks that you can reuse all over the place. That's how it stays consistent and also saves you a lot of stress when you need to go in and update components. Instead of a million different looking UI pieces, you just have to update the one! These individual components will make up your very own UI Component Library, which will be the standardized design system and source of reusable components for your project. This also applies to your visual elements that don't do anything (like I personally have a whole mini library of diamond and star shapes that I reuse everywhere).

For reference, here's a breakdown I made of my Inventory UI. On the right, I've labeled most of the individual components, and you might be able to see how I'm reusing them over and over again in multiple places.

5. Spend some time listening to designers talk, maybe befriend some designers! Many of them have an unique, interesting view of the world and how we interact with it even beyond just software. Their perspectives will inform yours.

6. Test your UI on users whenever you can. Get feedback from others. This is the best way for you to see what works and what doesn't. As game devs we spend so much time with our games it's easy for us to lose sight of the full picture.

7. Be patient and don't give up. Continue to be open to expanding your knowledge. These UI skills take time to develop. I personally am still learning even after like 10 years of doing it. Coming up with the visual elements is very challenging for me and I spend a lot of time rearranging things in photoshop before I actually start coding anything at all in Unreal.

Whew, that was a lot, but I hope that gives you some thoughts and a place to start!

I don't have any posts out there about Blender/Unreal shader workflows right now, but I'll consider making another post sometime soonish. I appreciate you asking and you're welcome! :)

#ask #ui/ux #long post

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zytes · 2 years ago

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Hello, have you talker about your art process anywhere? I am very interested in how you got into glitch art/photomanipulation/however you’d call this, and i want to learn more. Do you have programs you use, plugins, do you use any physical media or scanography/scanner manipulation? I really want to hear about anything you wanna talk about regarding the creation process for your art. Thank you for sharing your work.

Yes! Unfortunately, I tried answering this question in a ton of detail but tumblr didn’t save it as a draft automatically - which was a frustrating experience to say the least - so this is my second attempt at answering this ask — you’ve asked a lot of really valuable questions here, I’ll do my best to be concise in my answers!

When I first began playing around with editing software, I was 16 and simply wanted to make memes and silly edits. This was around 2015-2016, whenever vaporwave was a fresh concept and Resonance was trending on Vine — which is a sentence that makes me feel fucking ancient. I was really entranced by vaporwave, which had this off-white nostalgia for post-consumerist 80s and 90s cultural trends. I later became interested in how many of those cultural trends persisted and evolved into Y2K culture and beyond.

these are some of the images I was working on during that period of time, which were loosely inspired by indie horror and jazz cups and soundcloud rap. I was so proud of learning how to make my own scanlines using GIMP :)

Late 2016 I began my freshman year at a hoighty-toighty art school that I was too poor to attend, and quickly entered a mental health downward spiral — but I learned many valuable things, most of that info was painfully basic; my education prior to that was not anything special. I would not consider myself someone with exceptional aptitude for art — I just have a chronic compulsion to break things.

So, where to begin? My recommendation to anyone who’s newly interested in this style of artwork and editing:

Glitchet is a repository of info regarding many different styles and methods of distortion - from sonification to slipscans, there’s a ton of good info to comb through. Most of the techniques and tools covered are free to use, but there is some paid stuff out there too - but if you know your way around, virtually everything is free. More on that shortly :)

As for my process, programs, plugins, etc - there is a lot, and I don’t think I can cover everything. Primarily: Photoshop, After Effects, GIMP, ArtStudio Pro for iOS, Procreate, DestroyPix, and a number of other pieces of software that perform smaller, specific functions - such as BigJpg for AI-upscaling. I also employ analogue/physical distortion techniques like circuit-bending, slipscan, and more. These require additional hardware and knowledge; such as access to a copier/scanner, old CRT screens, and the ability to solder + work with low voltage electronics without accidentally shorting them out. Best part is that you can ✨layer✨ anything and everything, collage style — which is my favorite aspect, very playful and exploratory.

Now, if you’re like me and can’t afford fuck-all, but wholeheartedly believe that money should not be a limiting factor for creativity, I recommend installing the Adobe Creative Suite from downloadpirate(dot)com - which is also where I’ve gotten many of my plugins, although I do also pay for the plugins that I come to really appreciate, as they’re typically done by independent developers who could actually use the scratch. Same risks as any pirate cove: intrusive ads, popups, and redirect chains - use Ublock Origin to kill these annoyances. I recommend performing a scan with Malwarebytes after using any sketchy-looking-download site, but I was raised to be a bit paranoid so that’s purely preferential.

As for plugins:

Filenames in this image may correspond with the developer of the plugin — you can just search the filename + ‘after effects plugin’ and you’ll almost certainly find your way.

Most commonly, I use Pixelsorter, Pixdither, Displacer Pro, Pixel Stretch, and Hacksaw — although some of the plugs that I use aren’t listed above, like Datamosher, which is a script-based solution that helps remove i-frames from a clip in After Effects, all without having to use VLC and any handwritten scripts (the ol’ fashioned way).

These are all from the last year or so, to show the relative growth I’ve experienced since my time spent as a creature of 16 years. Naturally, I’m also like, more of a person now - so the art is partly better because I’ve simply suffered more :p

When I started, I didn’t know any of the jargon or how to describe a specific effect I was trying to achieve - so I taught myself how to do stuff by googling around, and if I couldn’t find an answer (which was 90% of the time) I’d just try to figure shit out. Which rarely ever resulted in outright success, but was always a significant learning experience. That’s why I’m so quick to drop the link to Glitchet! Sometimes I can’t help but wonder what I’d be doing now if I had known there was an online library for info on how to produce different types of distortions - definitely would’ve spent less time trial-and-erroring my way through aesthetics.

In conclusion: there’s so much to try and you should try absolutely everything that interests you. It’s free if you’re cool enough to steal it; though some things (like hardware) are gonna cost. You don’t need talent or an exceptional education, though both of those things would certainly help — and you’ll never run out of things to learn because there are infinite ways to break shit. More so than anything else, you need a willingness to explore, experiment, and fail often. You’ll fail miserably at times, so a proclivity for humiliation is also a big plus. Eventually your failures will start looking like successes; but you’ll have forgotten the difference by then and will be free to make whatever the fuck you want :)

I’m glad that you enjoy the work! tumblr has always been the best place for me to share my lil jpegs and actually find a real sense of connection with others who are similarly jazzed. My life completely bottomed-out a few years ago and I was in a really bad place whenever I logged into my blog for the first time in half-a-decade and started posting again. My personal growth from then to now has been a strange and incredible experience, and I’m so glad that I had the art and the funny little gays on this website to help me through the toughest points and teach me valuable things about myself; so if I can give back a little knowledge, I’ll gladly take that opportunity! I hope these findings serve you as well as they’ve served me.

#my asks #THANK YOU!!#I hope this is formatted in a way that is easy to read - clarity and concision are not my strongest skills #godspeed!#documentation #reference

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wanderer-w00lf · 1 year ago

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This comic and my experience

Look, this one looks familiar.

Oh boy... this one is a long one.

Where do I start...?

Maybe you guys need a bit of context real quick. Some time ago, a user called, Play tops decided to gather a couple of artist and ask about making a comic all together for the fandom. I was part of them, and of course I said yes. Everything could be quite normal there, like, we made the comic and that's it... right? well...

He told us several times that he was gonna help too, but when we where distributing the works, there was always an excuse. At fisrt it was: "I don't have that software" well, I worked the fist pages in a software he told me he had, so he could help, but he didn't; then he would always answer with a solid "I don't how to do that", like:

Script? NO

Storyboard? NO

lineart/inking? NO

Colours? NO

He would always said that he was feeling "left out" while I tried everything to make him part of it, but he would always deny.

After a lot of negatives and weeks holding it, I was growing tired, and this guy started to say.

"I don't have time" as his excuse.

Now, I know we as artist usually don't have that much time, especially because most of us are in college or highschool, but, this kept prolonging for months.

And, you wanna guess something? I was busy too, yet still, I had to find time however I could to make some drawings because, With only studying is not enough. If I'm an artist i need to have art in my accounts and portfolio, so yeah, his excuses where making me feel like I was wasting time.

One day I simply decided It was enough.

You all don't know, because basically I haven't shared it yet, but I have a lot of other comics I did in the past that for one reason or another I never finished or plublished, right now I have a few of those in an undefined hiatus, so feeling yet another one was going into the exact same direction made me angry.

So basically I started to working without him. I made everything, storyboard, lineart, colour, text. I was determined to finish it just out of pure spite. Spite to whom? to life, to Play tops, to every "friend" who ask to work together to finally leave without any warning and or response. I did it out of pure spite because I was tired and this comic was not gonna be another comic I put into the drawer in an undefined hiatus. So yeah.

My good pal Renzo was the other guy who wanted to make the comic and he was the greatest moral support in all of this; he made the script obviously, but he made it clear to me that he could not help me in another way, but if he could he was gonna try, and that was more than what playtops was giving us. He did help me all the way.

It was hard, and even tho I enjoyed every page I finished, that made me feel even more frustrated, because, the three pages that took us like 5-6 months, where completely finished in a week, all by myself.

At the end I finally finished the two stories and the relief I felt was, overwhelming. I "returned" the projetc to playtops because if someone else wanted the sequel they had to ask him.

And that's the story.

I kinda decided to remain a bit anonymous because, well I didn't wanted the people to say I was "Stealing" Playtop's work, and because I didn't want to fight in social media. You all people are toxic AF.

This is not a cancel post or anything like that; this is more like:

A me venting everything.

I usually remain silent no matter what, because that's how I am.

But, if i'm venting right now it's because I indeed have a motive behind.

Basically what I'm asking here is... You all want this comic in Tumblr?

If you don't I still have a couple other things I'm working on. I love this fandom I still have plenty more ideas I want to make and share with all of you.

#101DalmatianStreet #Im sharing it here because I know I won´t call much attention #Also if it calls attention I just wanna know If you want the comic or not #please do not try to comment other things if you do it enough times I will delete the post and pretend I never posted

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tinstol · 2 years ago

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From the Omegle Website:

““Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.” — C.S. Lewis

“In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.” — Douglas Adams

Dear strangers,

From the moment I discovered the Internet at a young age, it has been a magical place to me. Growing up in a small town, relatively isolated from the larger world, it was a revelation how much more there was to discover – how many interesting people and ideas the world had to offer.

As a young teenager, I couldn’t just waltz onto a college campus and tell a student: “Let’s debate moral philosophy!” I couldn’t walk up to a professor and say: “Tell me something interesting about microeconomics!” But online, I was able to meet those people, and have those conversations. I was also an avid Wikipedia editor; I contributed to open source software projects; and I often helped answer computer programming questions posed by people many years older than me.

In short, the Internet opened the door to a much larger, more diverse, and more vibrant world than I would have otherwise been able to experience; and enabled me to be an active participant in, and contributor to, that world. All of this helped me to learn, and to grow into a more well-rounded person.

Moreover, as a survivor of childhood rape, I was acutely aware that any time I interacted with someone in the physical world, I was risking my physical body. The Internet gave me a refuge from that fear. I was under no illusion that only good people used the Internet; but I knew that, if I said “no” to someone online, they couldn’t physically reach through the screen and hold a weapon to my head, or worse. I saw the miles of copper wires and fiber-optic cables between me and other people as a kind of shield – one that empowered me to be less isolated than my trauma and fear would have otherwise allowed.

I launched Omegle when I was 18 years old, and still living with my parents. It was meant to build on the things I loved about the Internet, while introducing a form of social spontaneity that I felt didn’t exist elsewhere. If the Internet is a manifestation of the “global village”, Omegle was meant to be a way of strolling down a street in that village, striking up conversations with the people you ran into along the way.

The premise was rather straightforward: when you used Omegle, it would randomly place you in a chat with someone else. These chats could be as long or as short as you chose. If you didn’t want to talk to a particular person, for whatever reason, you could simply end the chat and – if desired – move onto another chat with someone else. It was the idea of “meeting new people” distilled down to almost its platonic ideal.

Building on what I saw as the intrinsic safety benefits of the Internet, users were anonymous to each other by default. This made chats more self-contained, and made it less likely that a malicious person would be able to track someone else down off-site after their chat ended.

I didn’t really know what to expect when I launched Omegle. Would anyone even care about some Web site that an 18 year old kid made in his bedroom in his parents’ house in Vermont, with no marketing budget? But it became popular almost instantly after launch, and grew organically from there, reaching millions of daily users. I believe this had something to do with meeting new people being a basic human need, and with Omegle being among the best ways to fulfill that need. As the saying goes: “If you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door.”

Over the years, people have used Omegle to explore foreign cultures; to get advice about their lives from impartial third parties; and to help alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation. I’ve even heard stories of soulmates meeting on Omegle, and getting married. Those are only some of the highlights.

Unfortunately, there are also lowlights. Virtually every tool can be used for good or for evil, and that is especially true of communication tools, due to their innate flexibility. The telephone can be used to wish your grandmother “happy birthday”, but it can also be used to call in a bomb threat. There can be no honest accounting of Omegle without acknowledging that some people misused it, including to commit unspeakably heinous crimes.

I believe in a responsibility to be a “good Samaritan”, and to implement reasonable measures to fight crime and other misuse. That is exactly what Omegle did. In addition to the basic safety feature of anonymity, there was a great deal of moderation behind the scenes, including state-of-the-art AI operating in concert with a wonderful team of human moderators. Omegle punched above its weight in content moderation, and I’m proud of what we accomplished.

Omegle’s moderation even had a positive impact beyond the site. Omegle worked with law enforcement agencies, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, to help put evildoers in prison where they belong. There are “people” rotting behind bars right now thanks in part to evidence that Omegle proactively collected against them, and tipped the authorities off to.

All that said, the fight against crime isn’t one that can ever truly be won. It’s a never-ending battle that must be fought and re-fought every day; and even if you do the very best job it is possible for you to do, you may make a sizable dent, but you won’t “win” in any absolute sense of that word. That’s heartbreaking, but it’s also a basic lesson of criminology, and one that I think the vast majority of people understand on some level. Even superheroes, the fictional characters that our culture imbues with special powers as a form of wish fulfillment in the fight against crime, don’t succeed at eliminating crime altogether.

In recent years, it seems like the whole world has become more ornery. Maybe that has something to do with the pandemic, or with political disagreements. Whatever the reason, people have become faster to attack, and slower to recognize each other’s shared humanity. One aspect of this has been a constant barrage of attacks on communication services, Omegle included, based on the behavior of a malicious subset of users.

To an extent, it is reasonable to question the policies and practices of any place where crime has occurred. I have always welcomed constructive feedback; and indeed, Omegle implemented a number of improvements based on such feedback over the years. However, the recent attacks have felt anything but constructive. The only way to please these people is to stop offering the service. Sometimes they say so, explicitly and avowedly; other times, it can be inferred from their act of setting standards that are not humanly achievable. Either way, the net result is the same.

Omegle is the direct target of these attacks, but their ultimate victim is you: all of you out there who have used, or would have used, Omegle to improve your lives, and the lives of others. When they say Omegle shouldn’t exist, they are really saying that you shouldn’t be allowed to use it; that you shouldn’t be allowed to meet random new people online. That idea is anathema to the ideals I cherish – specifically, to the bedrock principle of a free society that, when restrictions are imposed to prevent crime, the burden of those restrictions must not be targeted at innocent victims or potential victims of crime.

Consider the idea that society ought to force women to dress modestly in order to prevent rape. One counter-argument is that rapists don’t really target women based on their clothing; but a more powerful counter-argument is that, irrespective of what rapists do, women’s rights should remain intact. If society robs women of their rights to bodily autonomy and self-expression based on the actions of rapists – even if it does so with the best intentions in the world – then society is practically doing the work of rapists for them.

Fear can be a valuable tool, guiding us away from danger. However, fear can also be a mental cage that keeps us from all of the things that make life worth living. Individuals and families must be allowed to strike the right balance for themselves, based on their own unique circumstances and needs. A world of mandatory fear is a world ruled by fear – a dark place indeed.

I’ve done my best to weather the attacks, with the interests of Omegle’s users – and the broader principle – in mind. If something as simple as meeting random new people is forbidden, what’s next? That is far and away removed from anything that could be considered a reasonable compromise of the principle I outlined. Analogies are a limited tool, but a physical-world analogy might be shutting down Central Park because crime occurs there – or perhaps more provocatively, destroying the universe because it contains evil. A healthy, free society cannot endure when we are collectively afraid of each other to this extent.

Unfortunately, what is right doesn’t always prevail. As much as I wish circumstances were different, the stress and expense of this fight – coupled with the existing stress and expense of operating Omegle, and fighting its misuse – are simply too much. Operating Omegle is no longer sustainable, financially nor psychologically. Frankly, I don’t want to have a heart attack in my 30s.

The battle for Omegle has been lost, but the war against the Internet rages on. Virtually every online communication service has been subject to the same kinds of attack as Omegle; and while some of them are much larger companies with much greater resources, they all have their breaking point somewhere. I worry that, unless the tide turns soon, the Internet I fell in love with may cease to exist, and in its place, we will have something closer to a souped-up version of TV – focused largely on passive consumption, with much less opportunity for active participation and genuine human connection. If that sounds like a bad idea to you, please consider donating to the Electronic Frontier Foundation, an organization that fights for your rights online.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who used Omegle for positive purposes, and to everyone who contributed to the site’s success in any way. I’m so sorry I couldn’t keep fighting for you.

Sincerely,

Leif K-Brooks

Founder, Omegle.com LLC”

#points were made #Omegle #internet culture

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reviuai · 27 days ago

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Your Silent Salesperson – Why Your Review Profile Sells More Than You Think!

Do you believe that people go through a product, get to know a brand, and, whether they want to or not, forget it? No! That's not how human brains function. It's basic psychology. People overshare. To share things with others. Simple things that make a difference, that don't, anything. And guess what, people are talking about your brand, even when you are not advertising it. By word of mouth communication with others, which we term as 'word of mouth'. By written mode of communication, such as those Online reviews on various sites like Google, Facebook, Trustpilot, Yelp, and wherever there's a social platform. These are known as customer reviews, or for that matter, their perception of your product, which may not always be accurate, but they do exist. Well, what do you do about it? You ought to be worried because they sit under your brand name.

Now it's your turn to cash in on these reviews. Why? Because the customer is the king, right?

Imagine all these web reviews as Chinese whispers which go speedier than any sales campaign or marketing advertisement. Your responsibility is to collect, gather and sort them to examine a great deal of things thoroughly. Such as your customers' behavior, their preferences, their likes and interests and also monitor their path. This type of customer review management will prove useful for your brand in the future, molding and shaping it to your customers' inclinations.

Where Are You Without Review Management?

Suppose your business is performing well. And there is plenty of noise about your brand, not the physical one, but a lot of noise. And you are not listening to them at all. People just go on commenting, giving opinions and leaving feedback regarding your brand. Now, there may be lots of reviews surrounding your brand. Some may simply be pleasant, full of lovely adjectives, but there may be some which do not appeal to your senses – unpleasant ones that nearly hurt. There may be others which are neutral. Whatever, all of them contribute, in ways you can't even dream about. That's what customer reviews are all about. Without them, your business is like a boat in a stormy sea without a compass. You could very well be doing everything right, except for handling decent customer review management.

Some companies and brands have no idea that they already possess a review profile, courtesy of some of the best review websites. And when they are finally brought into the picture, they are faced with a combination of old comments, unanswered questions and ranting, and reviews that have already altered people's perception about your brand. Shocker, right? Well, that's how online review management is done!

It’s not about controlling the opinions of your customers. It’s getting into the discussion, being a part of it and using it to your advantage, exclusively for your brand!

Real Reviews, Real Reputation – Let Them Talk

Frankly, people dislike brands that are perfection clones. Surprisingly, they adore imperfect brands. It makes the brand's business more human. Therefore, no one would take a company seriously if it keeps getting five-star ratings from individuals with strangely similar names. So what companies need to do is to go for authenticity. Opt for true, authentic reviews and experiences. Aye, and that too would count the 1 star ratings (if any) but that's how you raise the bar! Authenticity just creates loyalty.

Don't therefore avoid negative reviews. Let your reviews be tales of growth, development, and belongingness. That is reputation marketing at its least noise and most power.

Meet ReviuAI – Your Review Person

All this data may seem a bit too much for your business. To take care of reviews in such an ideal manner and run your business too is not so easy a thought. But don't worry, that's where software like Reviuai is here for. You need someone to do your chores and you keep sitting comfortably taking care of the rest, right? Yup!

ReviuAI assists in making your review responses more efficient, monitor what is being said, and even recommend the optimum manner in which to respond based on the tone of the review. It acts as your virtual assistant, making your customer review management efficient and less time-intensive. And Voila! Your brand will become better and superlative in the future years!

FAQs

Do I have to be on all review sites?

No. You can prioritize based on popularity. Keep in mind, Google is a must. But outside of that, you have to be where your crowd is. Firms vary for different sectors.

Should I respond to all reviews?

Debatable, but yes. Naturally, if you use Reviuai, we will assist you in prioritising, but reply to everything by compulsion, but ideally you would treat every customer with care.

Do reviews aid SEO?

Yes, absolutely. The more reviews, the greater the visibility for your brand. Reviews that hit the net are content and will be traced by search engines.

#review services software #Review Management software #customer review management software #AI-Powered Review Management #review management tool

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photocut-ai · 2 months ago

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Enhance Your Photos with a Free Smile Filter Online

Do you find that you simply cannot like being photographed? Have you felt more awkward, or it's just not your normal expression when someone takes your picture? Don't worry, for there's an easy and very amusing solution; change your photos into radiant, happy shots using a free smile filter on an online site. With the help of AI-based tools, such as PhotoCut's smile filter, you can easily add a perfect smile to any photo. You could go for a small, subtle grin or a wide, toothy smile.

Add a Smile to Your Photo Effortlessly

Those stiff, serious expressions are no longer necessary with photos. Now, with some advanced AI software, you could just add the brightest smile you've ever thought of to that photo, almost making it as if you never ceased smiling at something. Advanced AI smile makers, such as PhotoCut, let you load up your favorite picture and detect the face through its filter that would automatically stick on a natural smile. Within seconds your expression could be serious and then genuinely happy without you ever having to lift a finger!

Whether you want to make light adjustments or transform a more formal image into a warm radiating entity, adding a smile to your photo is only as hard as clicking a button.

Enhance Your Smile Image

If you want that extra smile enhancement, PhotoCut's AI beautification tools do the trick by fine-tuning your image from there. Through the smile filter, you're able to vary the brightness and color of the teeth, layer on a few touches of lip gloss, and even change the extent of the effect of the smile itself. The beauty tools help you improve your smile so that it looks even more vibrant and share-worthy, ensuring your photo looks the best it possibly can before sending it out to the world.

But that's not all, you can also customize the lighting, change the tone of your skin, or make subtle touch-ups to give yourself that perfect finish. That amount of control over your image is what will make you show off the most flattering version of yourself, customized to your preference.

Remove glare from your photos using PhotoCut’s glare remover.

Show Off Your Smiling Face on Social Media

It is now time to share your flawless smile once perfected. Social media sites like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat have made sharing a picture easily done. Now you can add a smile filter to share more joy, positive vibes, and good vibes as you brighten up someone's day instantly just by posting on your social site.

With a continuous move to add filters and special effects to increase the beauty of photographs, the smile will be natural. Whether you’re posting a selfie, a group photo, or a casual snapshot, your radiant, happy expression will ensure that your photos attract positive attention and engage your audience.

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Explore Different Expression Filters

The beauty of PhotoCut’s AI-powered filters doesn’t stop at smiles. Once you've added your perfect grin, you can experiment with other expression filters to create even more playful or creative images. Some can try a funny crying face, look surprised, or even see what you would look like if you were more youthful or older, considering the age filter. The options are endless as one can have fun taking pictures and expressing himself in so many different ways.

In addition to the smile filter, these fun expression transformations can help you get a new look with minimal effort. For example, if you want to see how you might appear with a more dramatic expression or want to try out a completely different appearance for fun, the app’s AI filters allow you to explore many styles with just a few clicks.

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How to Use the Smile Filter

Getting the perfect smile in your photo is incredibly simple. Just follow these straightforward steps to enhance your image with a smile filter:

Click “Apply Free Smile Filter” to begin the process.

Upload your photo to the smile editor. You can upload an image from your gallery, or even take a fresh photo using your camera.

Let the smile filter do its magic. The AI will detect your face and automatically apply a smile that fits naturally with your features.

Use the teeth whitening tool and other beauty tools to perfect your smile if desired. Brighten up your teeth, apply lipstick, or fine-tune the intensity of the smile to match your preferences.

Preview your smiling image and see how it looks. Once you're satisfied with the result, you can share your happy photo on social media.

It’s that simple! With no complex steps or technical knowledge required, anyone can use these filters to enhance their photos and enjoy the fun of seeing themselves with a bright, confident smile.

Conclusion

You can now enjoy a free smile filter online. Such a smile filter will brighten up all the photos and videos, filling each shot with warmth and happiness. Whether it's posting to social media, enhancing personal images, or simply trying out fun filters, there's no limit. Just remember to use the filters thoughtfully, especially when it comes to professional or official representations. After all, the goal is to have fun, spread joy, and put your best foot forward in every photo!

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FAQs

Q1. What is a Smile Filter? Ans. A smile filter is an effect that is applied to a photo or video, smiling at the person or enhancing one. The effect uses AI and facial recognition to detect facial features and adjust them to create a smile, sometimes making the face look more joyous and emotive.

Q2. How does a Smile Filter work? Ans. Smile filters are based on advanced AI facial recognition algorithms that look at a face to analyze the key facial features of the photographed person. The algorithms quickly pick out the areas of the face such as the mouth and modify that to give a smile. The filter aims to maintain the natural look of the face while ensuring that the smile appears realistic and proportional.

Q3. Are Smile Filters free to use? Ans. Yes! Many apps and platforms, such as Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, offer smile filters for free. However, some advanced features, like detailed adjustments or premium effects, may require in-app purchases or subscriptions.

Q4. Can Smile Filters work on group photos? Ans. Absolutely! Most smile filters can detect and apply smiles to multiple people in a group photo, either automatically or by selecting individual faces to edit. This makes them great for family photos, group selfies, or any picture with multiple people.

Q5. Can I use Smile Filters on videos? Ans. Yes! Many apps and platforms now support real-time smile filters for videos. In whichever way you take the new video or in whichever case you record it and later on try editing, applying this filter is just sure to provide fun cheerful video shoots.

Q6. Are Smile Filters safe in terms of privacy? Ans. Most apps claim that they process images locally, which means that unless you choose to save those photos or decide to share them publicly, the pictures you upload are not stored on external servers. However, it's always a good idea to review privacy policies for any platform you use to ensure that you are comfortable with the handling of your photos and data.

Q7. Can Smile Filters misrepresent a person? Ans. While fun, smile filters can change a person's appearance. This might lead to the misrepresentation of emotions or expressions, especially when the filter exaggerates the smile. For others, this can affect how people perceive them on the internet, so it's essential to consider how you would use the filter in different settings.

Q8. Are Smile Filters ethical to use for professional profiles? Ans. Smile filters are entertaining when used informally, but they shouldn't be used on resumes or professional accounts like LinkedIn where authenticity is crucial. To prevent deceiving prospective employers or coworkers, it's critical that your photo accurately captures your genuine, unmodified look in business situations.

Q9. Do Smile Filters work on all devices? Ans. Smile filters are generally supported by most smartphone and tablet computers as well as some desktop photo editors. However, the experience might differ on your device based on its hardware and operating system. For an optimal experience, make sure your device meets the app's minimum requirements.

Q10. Why do Smile Filters sometimes look unnatural? Ans. Smile filters cannot be the best all the time because the light is not at the right places in the shot, or weird angles, and so on. Still, it depends on how good the initial picture is concerning the app's algorithm to make it out great.

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“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.” — C.S. Lewis

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Dear strangers,

Sincerely,

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passionatetraders199 · 7 months ago

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The Dark Side Of Trading No One Talks About Until It’s Too Late

When I initially started trading, I was delighted and perhaps a touch overconfident. The thought of working on my own terms and earning money from anyplace looked appealing. But, honestly, reality struck me hard. Trading isn't as straightforward as it's frequently made out to be, and there are so many things I wish I had known before starting. If you're new to this world, allow me to share some painful facts that I had to learn the hard way.

The Illusion of Quick Success

Trading is frequently marketed as a simple way to financial independence, but in reality, it is the opposite.

It takes real time and effort:

Successful trading needs attention, education, and practice. Nobody becomes a successful trader overnight, regardless of what social media portrays them.

Losses are unavoidable: Even the most successful traders lose money. The difference is that they understand how to handle them and learn from their mistakes. If you're in business for the long run, prioritize constructing a solid foundation above chasing immediate gains.

Emotions can be a hindrance to successful trading.

Fear and greed rule: fear may prevent you from seizing lucrative possibilities, but greed might lead to rash judgments.

Discipline is needed: Staying calm and disciplined, especially during market turbulence, is what distinguishes great traders from the competition. Take breaks when you're feeling overwhelmed. An uncluttered mind can make wiser decisions.

Hidden Costs You Don't Expect:

Trading is more than simply investing money in the market. There are other charges that may catch you off guard.

Fees and commissions: Every deal incurs fees, which mount up over time. Make sure to factor in this when calculating your profits.

Education and tools: Whether it's classes, software, or dependable data platforms, these are important but often expensive prerequisites for professional traders.

Being aware of these fees can help you avoid unreasonable expectations.

The Mental Pressure is Real: Trading is not just financially tough; it can also have a negative impact on your emotional health. Volatile markets can cause stress, making you worried and on edge. Having a plan in place can help alleviate the tension.

Loneliness of the journey: Unlike other vocations, trade is generally done alone. Creating a community of like minded individuals may truly help you stay motivated and supported.

Remember that taking care of your emotional health is equally vital as learning technical analysis.

Importance of a Clear Strategy:

Trading without a plan feels like driving without a map; you'll get lost quickly. Backtest your strategy: Before putting your hard earned money at jeopardy, be sure your methods work by testing them against previous data.

Focus on consistency: Small and regular gains are considerably preferable to chasing risky, huge wins. Your strategy should be your guide, and following it is critical for long term success.

Final Thoughts

Trading is a journey, and like any journey, it presents hurdles. The dark side exists, and if you are not prepared, it can have serious consequences. However, if you are disciplined, patient, and eager to learn, the rewards are well worth it.

Tell me honestly, have you ever faced any of these challenges in your trading journey? Share your thoughts & experiences in the comments I’m really waiting to know your stories.

"We're Building This Together"

Success is more meaningful when we achieve it together, with each shared story and learned lesson. This is more than just trading knowledge it’s about building a supportive community where we can openly share advice, experiences, and encouragement.

Your story could truly encourage someone else who is struggling on their journey!

Remember, each of you brings unique value and respect to this community, and I’m really grateful to have you here. Let's keep learning, growing, and achieving success together.

Your shared experiences, with all their ups and downs, encourage us all.

Together We're not just a community; we're a family, always standing by each other, no matter what comes our way.

Stay blessed 👍

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visionalrent · 7 months ago

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Need a Laptop in Ghansoli? Here’s Why Renting Might Be Your Best Option.

In today’s fast-paced world, having access to the latest technology is more important than ever.

Whether you're a student, a professional, or someone working remotely, a reliable laptop is essential for daily tasks like studying, working on projects, attending virtual meetings, or simply staying connected with others.

However, buying a high-end laptop can be costly, and not everyone can afford to invest in one, especially if the need is temporary or occasional.

If you find yourself in Ghansoli, needing a laptop without the long-term commitment, renting could be the perfect solution. Here's why renting a laptop in Ghansoli might be your best option.

1. Affordable and Cost-Effective

One of the primary reasons people opt for a laptop on rent in Ghansoli is the affordability factor.

Renting allows you to access the latest models of laptops without paying the high upfront cost associated with purchasing one.

Whether you need a laptop for a few days, weeks, or months, renting helps you save significantly on your tech expenses.

For students, professionals, or businesses who need a temporary device, renting is an excellent way to avoid the financial strain of buying new equipment.

You can choose a rental plan that suits your budget, and some rental services even allow you to select from a wide range of devices with varying specifications to match your needs.

2. Access to High-End Technology

When you rent a laptop in Ghansoli, you often get access to high-end devices that may be too expensive to purchase outright.

Renting allows you to use the latest laptops with advanced features, powerful processors, and large storage options without the hefty price tag.

For instance, if you need a laptop for resource-heavy tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, or programming, renting a high-performance machine can help you complete your work efficiently without the need for a significant financial investment.

You’ll be able to use cutting-edge technology and experience a smoother, faster workflow without the commitment of ownership.

3. Flexibility of Rental Terms

Another major advantage of renting a laptop in Ghansoli is the flexibility of rental terms.

Rental services typically offer a variety of rental durations, from daily and weekly to monthly and even long-term rentals.

This flexibility means you can choose the rental period based on how long you need the laptop, visionIT Rent whether for a short-term project, exam preparations, or a business trip.

If you only need a laptop for a specific event or short-term use, renting becomes a much more convenient option than buying.

This eliminates the burden of owning a device you might not use regularly after a particular period.

4. Maintenance and Support

When you rent a laptop, you usually get access to maintenance and technical support from the rental provider.

If the laptop develops any issues during the rental period, the rental company typically offers quick solutions or device replacements, ensuring minimal disruption to your work.

This eliminates the hassle and additional costs associated with repairs or warranty claims, which are often a concern when owning a laptop.

Moreover, regular updates and upgrades are often included in rental plans, meaning your rented laptop will remain up-to-date with the latest software and security features.

This is especially useful for those who need a laptop for work-related purposes, where security and system performance are crucial.

5. No Long-Term Commitment

Renting a laptop allows you to avoid the long-term commitment that comes with buying one.

In Ghansoli, where people may frequently move for work or study, renting a laptop ensures you have access to a device without the need to carry around or maintain a personal laptop.

For people who may not need a laptop permanently, renting offers the perfect solution.

Whether you're in Ghansoli for a short-term project or a visiting professional, renting allows you to use the technology without worrying about long-term ownership.

6. Convenience of Delivery and Pickup

One of the best parts of renting a laptop in Ghansoli is the convenience of delivery and pickup. Many rental services in the area offer doorstep delivery, meaning you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home or office to pick up your device.

This is especially helpful for busy professionals or individuals who are pressed for time.

Additionally, if you’re done with the laptop, you can schedule a pickup, making the entire process hassle-free. Some companies even provide express delivery for urgent requirements, ensuring that you get your laptop as quickly as possible.

7. Perfect for Temporary Needs

Whether you’re attending a conference, working on a short-term project, or need a device for exams, renting a laptop in Ghansoli is ideal for temporary needs.

You won’t have to make the investment in buying a laptop that you may not need after a few weeks.

With rental services, you only pay for the time you actually use the device, which makes it an economical choice for anyone with short-term technology needs.

8. Wide Range of Options

When you rent a laptop, you get access to a variety of models with different specifications, from budget-friendly devices to high-performance machines.

This wide selection allows you to choose a laptop that fits your specific requirements.

Whether you're looking for a basic laptop for browsing and document editing or a powerful laptop for graphic design or gaming, rental services in Ghansoli cater to diverse needs.

You can even rent peripherals such as external monitors, keyboards, and mice to complement your rented laptop, creating a complete workstation without spending extra money.

9. Environmentally Friendly

Renting a laptop also has environmental benefits. By choosing to rent, you're helping reduce e-waste by giving a second life to a device that might otherwise sit idle.

Many rental companies refurbish and recycle devices, ensuring that they are used for as long as possible before being disposed of responsibly.

Conclusion

In conclusion, renting a laptop in Ghansoli offers numerous benefits, from cost savings and flexibility to access to the latest technology and hassle-free maintenance.

Whether you need a laptop for a short-term project, educational purposes, or a business trip, renting provides an affordable, convenient, and efficient solution.

So, the next time you find yourself in need of a laptop but don't want to make a long-term commitment, consider opting for a laptop on rent in Ghansoli—a smart choice that meets your needs without breaking the bank.

#renting a laptop

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tenacioustyrantexpert · 8 months ago

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The Hidden Dangers of Utilizing Third-Party Instagram Viewers

Introduction

In the ever-evolving globe of social media sites, Instagram attracts attention as an effective system where customers share snippets of their lives with pictures and video clips. Nevertheless, with its enormous appeal comes a myriad of third-party devices asserting to improve customer experience. Amongst these, Instagram audiences-- like privatephotoviewer-- have actually obtained grip, offering understandings into that's seeing your account. However before you study using an Instagram profile viewer or an Instagram account viewer, it's vital to understand the possible risks involved.

The Hidden Dangers of Making Use Of Third-Party Instagram Viewers

Using third-party Instagram viewers might seem harmless at first glimpse. After all, that would ways to view instagram without account not need to know that's looking into their account? Nevertheless, diving deeper exposes a landscape filled with surprise dangers that can threaten your on the internet safety and security and privacy.

1. Compromised Personal Information

When you select an Instagram web viewer or any third-party application, you usually give individual details that can be misused. Many individuals unconsciously share their login qualifications simply to access an apparently innocent feature.

What Information goes to Risk? Username and Password: This is the most important info that can cause account hacking. Personal Data: Email addresses, phone numbers, and other sensitive data can be harvested. 2. Protection Vulnerabilities

The electronic globe is raging with harmful software program designed to exploit innocent individuals. Numerous third-party audiences lack robust security measures.

How Do They Exploit Vulnerabilities? Phishing Assaults: Some applications masquerade as reputable services just to steal your information. Malware: Downloading and install unknown software program can present infections or spyware right into your devices. 3. Infraction of Privacy Policies

Most reputable solutions have strict privacy plans in position. By utilizing third-party audiences, you may accidentally breach these terms.

What Can Happen?

Violating user arrangements could cause the suspension or banning of your account by Instagram itself!

4. Lawful Implications

You may believe that using an anonymous Instagram profile viewer is harmless; nevertheless, there are legal ramifications connected with unapproved access to someone else's data.

What Legal Issues Can Arise? Terms of Solution Violations: Breaching these could cause lawsuit from Instagram. Data Security Laws: In some jurisdictions, accessing someone's exclusive data without authorization could bring about prosecution. 5. False Insurance Claims and Scams

Many third-party audiences assure more than they can provide-- commonly leading customers down a path of scams.

How Do These Rip-offs Work? Fake Reviews: Some platforms make use of fabricated testimonies to entice in unsuspecting users.

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leraneacide · 1 year ago

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RIP OMEGLE

💔

The ongoing project "you're watching two strangers" is officially over.

“In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.” — Douglas Adams

Dear strangers,

I thank A.M. for opening my eyes to the human cost of Omegle.

Sincerely, Leif K-Brooks Founder, Omegle.com LLC

To contact Omegle, please visit here for more information.

#omegle #rip #rip omegle

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akibaestudio · 2 years ago

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The Immediate Future

Hello everyone.

This entry is about what I am doing these days, what I have planned for the future (always speaking in terms of short or mid-time) and what you will expect to find. Also, I want to answer some questions I have received via PM’s.

Going to those questions first.

No, I don’t plant to monetize my art. All my stuff is free, and I will keep it in that way. It is true I used to have a Patreon, but for me it was a stressful experience. Don’t know other artists but if I have subscribers I feel the need to create exclusive art for them and not always I have the time or the spirit to sit in front of the computer and start to build a scene, design a character and work in all the post-production. The simplest images I do take me at least two/three hours without the render time. And such images are the fastest: they only have a single character in a simple pose with few props. So as I don’t want to stress myself I prefer to share everything free. Luckily for me I have other sources of income XD.

Yes, I will continue to do images with what we could consider the most extreme content: certain fetishes like scat/bestiality/BDSM and even some abuse/torture scenes. As you may imagine, in Deviant Art all that content is forbidden, so it is uploaded only in my blog and Pixiv. Surprisingly for me, such images are very well received in Pixiv and are the images which generates more traffic and comments (in a mainly Japanese website).

If you like that stuff, or simply the characters in explicit sex situations (and remember most of them are sex workers, so they get involved in explicit situations easily) you should follow me also in those sites. Specially the blog where everything is uploaded with no censorship and images can be ordered by labels and tags to find faster whatever you may want.

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Now, back to the stories.

– Rachel’s story will continue for several months. She is a very popular character, probably the most popular, and her texts and images are very well received. She allows me to introduce new characters (using her role as a porn producer) and to write about a lot of themes (porn stories, daily life, Andromeda Co, …).

– Mika’s story. This also will continue, but will be much shorter. Mika is a secondary character and wanted to write about her for two reasons. First, to have a protagonist with a more natural look and lifestyle. And second, her personality allows me to write about other themes like abuse, or how a naturally innocent person will handle a career in the sex industry.

– Bimbo School/Academy: again, this will continue. I plan to keep this series as a background for the bimbo images. I like bimbos, but the simple images with them posing are a bit boring. All of them look the same. At least for my personal taste. So narrating their experiences in a weird school where they are being trained to be living plastic sex dolls is funny. At least for me. And as I don’t this because of the money, please allow me to have fun XD

The future.

– I feel some characters are a bit “burned” so I’ve been working in replacements. As I don’t know how well, or bad, they will be received, I thought in doing something like a sub-plot in the Rachel narrative to introduce them and depending on how they are received some will continue and others will go to the secondary characters box.This group of characters are several performers that come to Europe (remember that Rachel’s studio is in London) from Japanese porn industry. I have some of them already designed. The idea for this sub-plot is using Max (the private detective who collaborates with the Interpol in the Andromeda Co investigation) as main narrator. This gives me the chance to use his point of view as someone from “outside” the sex industry and also add some noir novel flavor.

– Giga-boobs. I think I have written in the past how managing in the software I use to make the images characters with massive tits and curves is difficult and tricky because meshes constantly collide and everything go mad. Also, it is not easy for me to write a narrative about characters with massively big boobs. I can’t understand how a woman like that could live, so all the texts I’ve done sounded stupid at the end. And perhaps they seemed stupid and silly because these characters are like that. So I want to do another subseries (using Rachel again as excuse) with girls with unreal huge tits. This series will not be about them or their lives, but about those silly and stupid situations in the porn scenes they do and/or Rachel trying to produce their films. The idea is to write the most silly and bizarre scenarios, like a mix of 70s porn with drugs and crazy bodies XD.

Actual characters like Nelly, Adriana or Aless will appear because I think they are part of that club of girls with massively big boobs. I know these characters are familiar but if you put them in perspective, having their bodies doesn’t seem to be the healthiest XDAnd I am still wondering how the hell Nelly or Aless can sleep.

That’s all for now. Of course, random images with the characters in random situations/poses will also part of the menu.

Thanks for following me and reading this. If you have any idea, petition, wish or whatever don’t hesitate to contact me or write it down here.

Have fun!!!!

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some tips for a good experience:

if you have Ethernet, use it on first boot and update all your software with that, then reboot. this increases the odds that your WiFi will work. use the built in software center/package manager as much as you can. downloading software from websites is not only risky in terms of cyber security but also more prone to breakage and incompatibility. if you're on GitHub trying to find a release of the software you're looking for, consider changing strategies and seeing if there is some less exotic way to do what you're trying to do.

instead of downloading Google Chrome, Microsoft Office, and Photoshop, instead search the software center for a browser, an office suite, and a drawing program. you might actually like Thunderbird, Calligra, and Krita better.

graphics card drivers: as far as graphics cards, Intel and AMD have the best support right now, but NVIDIA does have graphics drivers available (but you have to do a little bit of reading to get them installed properly on your device).

Printers: the Common Unix Print System (CUPS) is pretty good these days. many printers are plug n play, some even have Internet Printing Protocol so you can have a driverless installation. scanners are harder, consider looking for a package labeled SANE (scanner access now easy). to get full capabilities out of my 2010 Brother Smart Printer, I needed to go on their website and download the .deb file and install it with `gdebi`. this was a little scary, but it worked instantly, and it has worked on all my computers since then. I still could print the whole time, but I wanted the ability to press a button on the screen of the printer and have it open the email window on my computer and automatically attach it. I got that working on Linux in an afternoon and I have never done it successfully on Windows.

videogames: install the Steam package, enable experimental compatibility, proton is the GOAT. use the proton-db website to determine the compatibility of your games. some itch.io creators upload Linux binaries of their games, those sometimes work. pirating games is going to be harder now. games from other providers like Epic might require additional intervention.

figure out how to connect your online file storage. Google drive can be mounted as a filesystem, and solutions exist for Dropbox and OneDrive. some of those solutions suck, for now.

if you don't already have a VPN subscription, I recommend Nord VPN. they have a Linux native client, but they also provide the requisite .ovpn files to add server profiles to your network list almost as simply as connecting to Wi-Fi.

try to wean yourself off Windows gradually, maybe logarithmic or Fibonacci. 1 day without Windows, then back to comfort. another one day. a day of Windows. two days Linux, 1 day Windows. 3 5 8 13 21. eventually you'll find that you dread booting into Windows, and using someone else's computer feels awful.

Gonna try dual booting with Linux mint! Never used linux before and I want to know if I'd like it more than windows, the hi looks much prettier than the modern windows 10/11

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esytes-encyclopedia · 2 years ago

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From Pixels to Masterpieces: The 5 Best AI Image Generators of 2023

Here are top 5 best AI image generator: 1. DALL-E 2: DALL-E 2 is arguably the most popular AI image generator. It is powered by OpenAI's generative pre-trained transformer (GPT-3) model and can create realistic images from text descriptions. Advantages of DALL-E 2 a. DALL-E 2 is a powerful AI image generator that has many advantages over traditional image creation methods. Some of the key advantages of DALL-E 2 include: b. High-quality images: DALL-E 2 can generate images that are photorealistic and visually appealing. This is due to the use of a large language model and a diffusion model, which allow the AI to learn from a massive dataset of images and then generate new images that are similar in style and quality. c. Customizability: DALL-E 2 allows users to customise their images in a variety of ways. Users can specify the style of the image, the colours used, and the objects or people that appear in the image. This level of customization makes DALL-E 2 a valuable tool for artists, designers, and other creative professionals. d. Speed: DALL-E 2 can generate images much faster than traditional image creation methods. This is because the AI uses a neural network to learn the patterns in images, which allows it to generate new images quickly and easily. e. Ease of use: DALL-E 2 is easy to use. Users simply need to provide a text prompt that describes the image they want to create, and the AI will generate the image. This makes DALL-E 2 a valuable tool for anyone who wants to create high-quality images without having to learn how to use complex image editing software. f. Art and design: DALL-E 2 can be used to create concept art, illustrations, and other art pieces. It can also be used to design logos, packaging, and other marketing materials. g. Virtual and augmented reality: DALL-E 2 can be used to generate images for virtual and augmented reality experiences. This could include creating realistic environments, objects, and characters. h. UI/UX design: DALL-E 2 can be used to generate images for user interface and user experience design. This could include creating mockups of websites, apps, and other digital products. In addition to these advantages, DALL-E 2 is still under development, and OpenAI is constantly working to improve its capabilities. This means that the potential benefits of DALL-E 2 are only going to increase in the future. Disadvantages: a. Accuracy: DALL-E 2 is not always accurate in generating images that match the user's prompt. This can be due to a number of factors, such as the complexity of the prompt or the quality of the training data. b. Bias: DALL-E 2 is trained on a massive dataset of images, and this dataset may contain biases. This means that DALL-E 2 may generate images that reflect these biases, such as images that are more likely to show white people than people of colour. c. Creativity: DALL-E 2 is a powerful tool for generating images, but it is not always creative. This is because DALL-E 2 is trained on a dataset of existing images, and it may not be able to generate images that are truly original or unique. d. Cost: DALL-E 2 is not currently available to the public, and it is not clear how much it will cost to use when it is released. This could limit the accessibility of DALL-E 2 to some users. e. Generating images of violence or hate speech: DALL-E 2 could be used to generate images that promote violence or hate speech. This could be used to spread harmful messages or to incite violence. f. Creating deep fakes: DALL-E 2 could be used to create deepfakes, which are videos or images that have been manipulated to make it look like someone is saying or doing something they never said or did. This could be used to spread misinformation or to damage someone's reputation. Despite these limitations, DALL-E 2 is a powerful AI image generator that has the potential to be used for a variety of purposes. As AI continues to develop, its capabilities will only increase, and it is likely that DALL-E 2 will become even more popular in the future. 2. Midjourney : Midjourney is another powerful AI image generator that is known for its high-quality output. It is still in beta, but it is already being used by artists, designers, and businesses. Advantages of Midjourney: a. Midjourney is a text-to-image AI tool that allows users to generate images based on their prompts. It is still under development, but it has already shown great promise. Here are some of the advantages of Midjourney: b. High-quality images: Midjourney can generate images that are photorealistic and visually appealing. This is due to the use of a large language model and a diffusion model, which allow the AI to learn from a massive dataset of images and then generate new images that are similar in style and quality. c. Customizability: Midjourney allows users to customise their images in a variety of ways. Users can specify the style of the image, the colours used, and the objects or people that appear in the image. This level of customization makes Midjourney a valuable tool for artists, designers, and other creative professionals. d. Ease of use: Midjourney is easy to use. Users simply need to provide a text prompt that describes the image they want to create, and the AI will generate the image. This makes Midjourney a valuable tool for anyone who wants to create high-quality images without having to learn how to use complex image editing software. e. Community: Midjourney has a vibrant community of users who share their creations and provide feedback. This can be a great resource for learning how to use Midjourney and for getting inspiration for your own creations. In addition to these advantages, Midjourney is still under development, and the team is constantly working to improve its capabilities. This means that the potential benefits of Midjourney are only going to increase in the future. Disadvantages of Midjourney: Midjourney is a powerful tool, but it also has some limitations. Here are some of the disadvantages of Midjourney: a. Accuracy: Midjourney is not always accurate in generating images that match the user's prompt. This can be due to a number of factors, such as the complexity of the prompt or the quality of the training data. b. Bias: Midjourney is trained on a massive dataset of images, and this dataset may contain biases. This means that Midjourney may generate images that reflect these biases, such as images that are more likely to show white people than people of color. c. Creativity: Midjourney is a powerful tool for generating images, but it is not always creative. This is because Midjourney is trained on a dataset of existing images, and it may not be able to generate images that are truly original or unique. d. Cost: Midjourney is not currently available to the public, and it is not clear how much it will cost to use when it is released. This could limit the accessibility of Midjourney to some users. e. Limited customization: Midjourney allows users to customize their images in a variety of ways, but there are some limitations. For example, users cannot currently change the size or orientation of the images they generate. f. Privacy: Midjourney is a closed-source platform, which means that the code is not publicly available. This raises some privacy concerns, as it is not clear how Midjourney is handling user data. Despite these limitations, Midjourney is a powerful tool that has the potential to be used for a variety of purposes. As AI continues to develop, its capabilities will only increase, and it is likely that Midjourney will become even more popular in the future. 3. NightCafe: NightCafe is a popular AI text-to-image generator that offers a variety of features, including style transfer and image upscaling. Advantages of NightCafe: NightCafe is a text-to-image AI tool that allows users to generate images based on their prompts. It is still under development, but it has already shown great promise. Here are some of the advantages of NightCafe: a. High-quality images: NightCafe can generate images that are photorealistic and visually appealing. This is due to the use of a large language model and a diffusion model, which allow the AI to learn from a massive dataset of images and then generate new images that are similar in style and quality. b. Customizability: NightCafe allows users to customize their images in a variety of ways. Users can specify the style of the image, the colours used, and the objects or people that appear in the image. This level of customization makes NightCafe a valuable tool for artists, designers, and other creative professionals. c. Ease of use: NightCafe is easy to use. Users simply need to provide a text prompt that describes the image they want to create, and the AI will generate the image. This makes NightCafe a valuable tool for anyone who wants to create high-quality images without having to learn how to use complex image editing software. d. Community: NightCafe has a vibrant community of users who share their creations and provide feedback. This can be a great resource for learning how to use NightCafe and for getting inspiration for your own creations. e. Free to use: NightCafe is free to use, with a limited number of credits per day. Users can purchase additional credits if they need to generate more images. In addition to these advantages, NightCafe is still under development, and the team is constantly working to improve its capabilities. This means that the potential benefits of NightCafe are only going to increase in the future. Disadvantages of NightCafe: a. Accuracy: NightCafe is not always accurate in generating images that match the user's prompt. This can be due to a number of factors, such as the complexity of the prompt or the quality of the training data. b. Bias: NightCafe is trained on a massive dataset of images, and this dataset may contain biases. This means that NightCafe may generate images that reflect these biases, such as images that are more likely to show white people than people of color. c. Creativity: NightCafe is a powerful tool for generating images, but it is not always creative. This is because NightCafe is trained on a dataset of existing images, and it may not be able to generate images that are truly original or unique. d. Cost: NightCafe is not free to use after the initial free trial. Users need to purchase credits to generate images, and the cost of credits can be high. e. Limited customization: NightCafe allows users to customize their images in a variety of ways, but there are some limitations. For example, users cannot currently change the size or orientation of the images they generate. f. Privacy: NightCafe is a closed-source platform, which means that the code is not publicly available. This raises some privacy concerns, as it is not clear how NightCafe is handling user data. Despite these limitations, NightCafe is a powerful tool that has the potential to be used for a variety of purposes. As AI continues to develop, its capabilities will only increase, and it is likely that NightCafe will become even more popular in the future. 4. Crayyon: Crayyon is a free AI image generator that is easy to use and has a large library of pre-trained models. Advantages of Crayyon: Crayola recently launched Crayyon, its first-ever AI-powered color pencil. Crayyon is designed to help kids bring their creativity to life by making it easier to create realistic and vibrant colors. Here are some of the advantages of Crayyon: a. Realistic colors: Crayyon uses AI to create realistic colors that look and feel like real crayons. This means that kids can create more realistic and detailed drawings. b. Vibrant colors: Crayyon also uses AI to create vibrant colors that pop off the page. This means that kids can create more colorful and eye-catching drawings. c. Easy to use: Crayyon is easy to use for kids of all ages. AI technology makes it easy to create realistic and vibrant colors, even if kids don't have a lot of experience with art. d. Safe and non-toxic: Crayyon is safe and non-toxic, so kids can use it without worrying about getting sick. e. Durable: Crayyon is durable, so kids can use them over and over again without them breaking. f. It can help kids develop their fine motor skills. Using Crayyon requires kids to grip the pencils correctly and to apply pressure in a controlled way. This can help them develop the fine motor skills they need for other activities, such as writing and drawing. g. It can help kids learn about colors. Crayyon uses a variety of realistic and vibrant colors, which can help kids learn about the different shades and hues that exist. This can help them develop their color sense and to be more creative in their drawings. h. It can help kids express themselves creatively. Crayyon gives kids the freedom to create whatever they want, however they want. This can help them express their creativity and to develop their own unique artistic style. Overall, Crayyon is a great tool for kids who want to express their creativity. It is easy to use, safe, and produces realistic and vibrant colours. If you are looking for a way to help your child's creativity, Crayyon is a great option. Disadvantages of Crayyon: Crayyon is a great tool for kids who want to create realistic and vibrant drawings. It is easy to use and safe, and it produces colours that look and feel like real crayons. If you are looking for a way to help your child's creativity, Crayyon is a great option. a. Price: Crayyon is more expensive than regular crayons. This may be a barrier for some families. b. Availability: Crayyon is not yet widely available. It is only available in select stores and online. c. Limited colors: Crayyon is currently only available in a limited number of colors. This may be a limitation for some artists. d. May not be suitable for all ages: Crayyon is not suitable for children under the age of 3. This is because the small pieces of crayon can be a choking hazard. e. May not be as durable as regular crayons: Crayyon is made of a soft wax, which means that they may be more likely to break than regular crayons. Overall, Crayyon is a great tool for kids who want to create realistic and vibrant drawings. However, there are some potential drawbacks to consider before purchasing. 5. DeepDream: DeepDream is a Google AI research project that uses neural networks to create psychedelic images from ordinary photographs. Advantages of DeepDream: DeepDream is a neural network-based image manipulation technique that was created by Google AI researchers in 2015. It is a powerful tool that can be used to create visually appealing and sometimes surreal images. Here are some of the advantages of DeepDream: a. It can be used to create beautiful and surreal images. DeepDream can be used to create images that are both visually appealing and thought-provoking. The images that are created by b. DeepDream often have a dreamlike quality to them, and they can be used to explore the subconscious mind. c. It is relatively easy to use. DeepDream is a relatively easy tool to use. There are a number of DeepDream apps and websites that allow users to create DeepDream images without having to know any code. d. It is free to use. Most DeepDream apps and websites are free to use. This means that anyone can experiment with DeepDream and create their own images Disadvantages: a. Computationally expensive: DeepDream can be computationally expensive, especially if you are using it to create high-resolution images. This is because DeepDream uses a neural network to process the images, and neural networks can be very demanding on computer resources. b. Difficult to control: DeepDream can be difficult to control, and it can be easy to create images that are not what you intended. This is because DeepDream is a non-deterministic algorithm, which means that it does not always produce the same results for the same input. c. Can be used to create disturbing images: DeepDream can be used to create disturbing images, and it is important to be aware of this before using it. This is because DeepDream can amplify the patterns that are already present in an image, and these patterns can sometimes be disturbing or even frightening. d. Can be used to create images that are not original: DeepDream is a generative algorithm, which means that it creates new images from existing images. This means that the images that are created by DeepDream may not be original, and they may be copyright infringement. Overall, DeepDream is a powerful tool that can be used to create beautiful and surreal images. However, it is important to be aware of the limitations of DeepDream before using it. Read the full article

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