Necromance

I can only imagine the fanfic currently being written about the Louvre Heist.

Likewise! I am very much enjoying reading pieces!

I recently submitted poetry for publication after 13 years of not trying to be published for creative work while being consumed with my FT job.

Feels good to lean into that part of myself again

I truly love art, and the story each person shares when creating.

Gen art does none of that, it’s soulless and empty and meaningless to me

As a writer, I have to say I would not personally choose to piss off a huge number of people across the country before going on a book tour but that’s just me I guess

I have been mourning my country for so long that even on today, I find myself just in the usual struggle I live with, rather than with extra.

It’s another day, one in which my existence is threatened. It’s another day where American politicians uphold violence against their people.

Remember that fascists want you to feel hopeless and helpless. We are neither. Continue to be a pain in their fucking ass, even if that just means refusing to go away.

Okay stop thinking about writing the story and just start writing…how hard could it be???

Therapist: your life right now reminds me of a tarot card called the Tower

Me, looking up the Tower card later: ah fuck it’s true

You want me to believe that the same people who thought they could own JPEGs with blockchain also believe that art should be used to train AI without compensation????

If I were a billionaire I would wonder how my soul had left me since I had extracted the labor of countless people for pointless gain.

And I guess pay off my student loans.

Another day another round of soul sucking tech layoffs

In a few weeks I'm having my sterilization surgery. I don't have kids, and don't want them.

But some people have treated this choice as sad, when I feel happy about it.

It's me choosing what I want for my own body and life.

So I'm writing a piece on it, and hoping to submit it to normalize it.

Genuinely it feels like the balances keep tipping and we are close to violent upheaval in the U.S.

And this alone would be enough for me to hate AI art, but there's even more to hate.

I hate the energy and water it takes to make something so meaningless. I hate that it's stolen from artists and creators who never consented to it.

I want it gone.

I can't articulate why everything I've seen that's AI-generated feels soulless, like a cheap crappy mimic of actual work.

The whole point of art is connecting with other humans and experiencing a glimpse into their minds, lives, and moments in time.

As a creative, it kills me.

First thought I wouldn't be able to put on main: I disdain AI art.

I know that's a popular take, for good reason. Big tech execs seem to fundamentally misunderstand the purpose and value of art and creation.

The joy is the act of making it, sharing it, and watching others appreciate the craft.

I wasn't expecting anyone I just followed to follow me back, so I appreciate it if you did (and, of course, if you didn't, too).

Thanks for already giving me a little group to talk to!

Hello!

I am not new to Bluesky, but I am new to this account. This is my alternate way of expressing myself more freely outside my public account associated with my job/work.

I am looking to follow writers, artists, queer folks, disabled folks, and the like. Recommendations appreciated!