I'm just gonna spew a couple opinions here for the sake of spewing opinions. And because I can.

I don't really like AI. The concept kinda skeeves me out. AI art, AI writing, AI anything. It all rubs me the wrong way. It really does just feel like stealing. It basically is, past what you write into the personality boxes or whatever. And then there's the environmental impact. And the impact on your mental health. Not to sound super preachy or anything.

The only reason I'm here is becase I joined on a whim one day, and haven't been able to fully break away yet. It's become a problem. I tried my hand at "making" bots just to see if I could flex what little writing skill I have. It hasn't helped. It's made it worse, I think. Suddenly, I'm all focused on attention and numbers instead of using this for what I wanted to use it for - practice.

Now I'm not blaming or condemning anyone here (botmakers or otherwise) for using AI. That'd be super hypocritical. They have their reasons and opinions and I can respect that.

I've met a handful of people here who are really cool, people who are really good artists and writers on their own. I look up to them, in a way. I just wish this wasn't the place I met them at.

For what it's worth, I am truly grateful for the show of support I've gotten. It just strengthens my belief in there being real, good people here.

Hopefully we can all move on to something healthier one day. Make actual names for ourselves. That'd be something, huh?

I doubt many people are actually gonna see this. Or care. That's okay. I'm sorry if this is coming off as pretentious or rude. That's not my intention at all. Like I said, my only goal here is to speak my piece.

That's about it. Seeya.