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In today's market .41~.42cpr ain't bad at all...
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40 minutes ago, Chucktshoes said:37 minutes ago, Grayfox54 said:
On another forum I visit, in their "Pic of the Day" thread, some folks like posting pictures of very attractive ladies in various states of dress. No nudity mind you, but still quite sexy. Recently, they've come to discover that some of these pictures are AI generated. You have to look closely, but when you do you notice small discrepancies. A missing finger or maybe an eye brow doesn't look quite right. Little things that most people don't notice. But they do look very real.
All this AI stuff makes me nervous. Its only a matter of time before its used for nefarious purposes. If it isn't already. And now they can make movies? Put something fake on the evening news to control the people. The propaganda possibilities are endless. Scary stuff.
Right. Desantis' team actually used an AI photo of Trump hugging fauci during his campaign. It was easy to spot, but it probably fooled a lot of people.
Not an NPR fan, just pulled the first link from a search
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3 minutes ago, Erich said:
That’s totally fair. I appreciate it and apologize for pointed statements, and the very poor word choice in the first comments that caused this.
It’s really too bad that thread devolved. Several pages in the beginning were very imaginative and interesting. I don’t understand the fascination with that one person.
I don't blame you for firing back in your own defense. Perfectly natural. No hard feelings from my end.
I also don't get the obsession with her, but that's fame right? If only people could be so dedicated to better efforts in life. Myself included....
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6 hours ago, Erich said:
It absolutely does not. Your quote substitutes words to fit your false narrative,or you read in what you wanted for your own purposes. the P word was never mentioned until Chuck brought it up and you are capitalizing on it.
For background, the image generator in question is not suppose to be able to use famous people. Calling one out by name would not get that image. But as it was 'learning' and people were teaching it nicknames, others could then use them.
I was specifically referring to, and I said, seeing how the controls will be circumvented. In no instance did I see a port image produced. They had her doing a number of various things. but not pornographic as that is not allowed. It would be fair to say some were sexualized in nature, but nothing you could not show in public.
Based the its later development, I am curious what it can do with video. I was joking about the ARFCOM instances as it is somewhat known effort, I didn't know the comment would be modified / twisted.
I know what I meant. If you dont want to believe it, fine. I'd say support it with other posts since there would be others if its is what you claim.
The idea, if it was a porn person you'd pass doesn't follow. You are saying they dont deserve dignity and they are subhuman or TS is better than them. I dont agree with that.
I will dignify your last. You are off base and misrepresenting a joking comment for your own reasons.
Now that you've provided the additional detail, I suppose I'm in on the joke. I still don't see a joke, but humor is subjective.
I'm not here to come after anyone, so I will offer you an apology for wrapping you in with dirty deep fake group.
I still defend my stance that they are perverts.
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25 minutes ago, Erich said:
It really wasn’t the exercise in misogyny that you’re casting it as.
The point of those posts in that thread was how the controls and censorship in AI platforms can be defeated. Exactly what I was alluding to.
Think you are running with it a bit seriously and missed the point. I’d suggest take the comment in the spirit it was intended maybe. It was a joke.
Not sure on the moral superiority play. I’d bet no one forced you to look at that stuff to end up offended and blowing it out of proportion. Your choosing censorship over free will is not a choice I’d make either.
Please read your initial comment and tell me it doesn't say "I can't wait for them to make more fake Taylor Swift porn". I heard about it, but I didn't look it up because it's exactly what it says. It's fake.
If you said that about some girl that does porn, I wouldn't have batted an eye because she signed up for it. So it's not about moral superiority, it's just common decency. Tell you what, let's get pictures of your wife/mother/daughter and let's make some porn out of them to share around. Would your feelings change? Serious question man. -
42 minutes ago, Erich said:
When they finally release it to the public, I can’t wait to see what people are going to be making Taylor Swift do.
If anyone followed the pic gen thread on arfcom, you know what I mean.
Not a fan of her music, her politics, HER in general. But she doesn't deserve that and ARFCOM shouldn't allow it either. Bet if that was their kid they would sing a different tune.
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12 minutes ago, Chucktshoes said:
It’s time for the Butlerian Jihad.
No! just No! Dune... *shudders*
I tried to read the first one... it was SOOOO slow. so i switched to the audio book... even the narrator was slow.
ITS EVEN PLOT THAT YOU HAVE TO STAB SOMEONE SLOW!!-
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Those of us in the techie world have probably already seen this, but for the rest, Open AI is releasing a text-to-video product called Sora. https://openai.com/sora
To put it simply: Imagine just telling a chat box to make you a video of a cat fighting a dog over a banana. A few moments later, presto! you have that video available to you.
Personally, I'm trying to view it from the side of light. We could get some very cool stuff like sci-fi movies with "actors" that aren't spouting their political beliefs, etc, etc. However, we all know that it'll be used for more nefarious purposes. "Black Mirror" type stuff, among others.
Remember, this is AI video in its infancy. So as you scroll through these videos, you'll probably be impressed by the realism... until you pay closer attention. Things disappearing or having no weight. The process not understanding how mass works or collision when objects touch. other times something sprouts a new limb or simply disappears once it's out of primary focus.
So regardless of what you think.. we're entering a really wild time...-
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2018 Wrangler JK
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Side note. Very adult show. You've been warned.
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1 hour ago, Jamie Jackson said:
I haven't seen Loudermilk but definitely enjoyed Old Henry. Well made film and I believe filmed here in TN.
The basic story: The main guy is an alcoholic who runs a support group. He's generally spiteful about everything. Each episode starts with him calling out someone publicly for what he perceives as sub-optimal behavior (like the clip above). The support group and the people around him all have extreme personalities and are just goofy. Overall it's pretty darn funny.
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Spreading this to my friends and family
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On 2/12/2024 at 11:13 AM, WJustice87 said:
this will include the Holster!
*edit* forgot to add. I love it.. can't afford it, but i love it.-
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Bringing this back. If you haven't watched it, Old Henry is good. I really like Tim Blake Nelson
Also started watching Loudermilk with my wife. That's a pretty funny show.
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On 2/11/2024 at 6:00 AM, chances R said:
Ask your Dr. about viagra or tadalifil. Studies show some benefits for staving off mental decline with daily use.
You'll certainly rise to the occasion.
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41 minutes ago, BigK said:
The Double Filet o Fish is my go-to menu item at McD's. Ignorance is bliss, so I don't wanna know what goes in a McRib, but they're delicious.
McRat'wich
Bada bum bum bum.....mistake!
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2 hours ago, mikegideon said:
I have a bunch of AR's and a Can cannon. They all have great parts (except my A2). I won't be hurting for great rifles if I build a flimsy one.
Yup, makes sense as it's not a primary
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19 hours ago, gun sane said:
Ya know, I've never had one. Or a filet of fish. Feels a bit like gas station sushi for me. I'm just not interested
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I've picked up a few of the super light ARs at gunshows, like sub 6lbs. Everything is skeletonized. I like the idea but not the practicality. However, i'm one of those people who kinda associate weight with quality, so super light just feels flimsy to me. The last thing i want is a rifle that can't hold up to slight abuse.
I suppose it all depends on your frame, strength, health, use case, etc. At 6'2", it doesn't hurt my feelings to tote beefier rifle.-
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On 2/10/2024 at 7:36 AM, South Paw said:
I am currently carrying the Kershaw Emerson CQC 7-K. I really like the ease of opening using the Emerson Wave feature.
I got it on sale for $28 after I lost a Benchmade that I had carried for over 20 years.
If something happens to this one I’m not sure I’d replace it with the same knife, I realized I am not a fan of the tanto blade.
That and I like panels on both sides of the handle even though it adds a little thickness to it.
My next folder will have the Wave.Yeah I don't care for a tanto either. I'm more of a drop point, spear point fan.
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2 hours ago, leroy said:
Surprise, surprise...
More info...
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I got the message twice and it contained a link to facebook, which didn't work. It turns my stomach to think that some important detail for the community requires zuckerturd.
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My dad served in Nam. Mechanized artillery. M107 I believe. I never got a single story from him. He didn't want to talk about it at all. I learned a few sparse facts from my mother. I think I learned enough when I bought him his first DVD player and put in my favorite movie at the time "We were soldiers". At one point he popped out of his chair and started yelling at the guys for running after a Vietcong. "Don't do it, don't do it!"
After that, I got it. He didn't need to relive it with me.
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1 hour ago, MacGyver said:
I’ve never found an Emerson proper that I’ve kept in my rotation. They’re wonderful knives for some particular use cases.
That said, the wave feature is one of the best innovations in the last several decades in terms of EDC knives. I’ve got several blades with the feature and love it.
The pockets of my jeans love it a little less than I do…
Pretty simple set of requirements for me. Is it sharp? Will it hold an edge? Can I poke or cut things. Obviously other folks will have a broader need.
I landed on this model after going to Gatlinburg. I was at NOC and commented on a guys Emerson shirt. This dude proceeds to whip out 8 Emerson's to demo them for me. I started to question his EDC, but felt it best to just carry on like it was normal. Among those was a Sheepdog and I liked the fit and finish.
Time to bury another alcoholic
in General Chat
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First it was my wife's friend, age 47. Then it was her sisters husband, 56. Today its my high school buddies younger brother, 42. All that in the last few months. Several more friends and family who are well on their way. 1-2 of them I'm surprised haven't died yet.
I've seen enough drunkenness and death around me that I don't think I'll ever take another drink. If you know someone like this. Please... don't be an enabler and just let them continue. Unless you want to bury them too.