#educational posts

As a person that generally enjoys medium-longer posts the threshold for what counts as a “long post” for this feature is far far too short. You can’t even see a single reblog reply or a couple short paragraphs of writing.

The next issue is that expanding “long post” takes you to the persons blog instead of expanding it on the dashboard. This takes users out of the scrolling experience that is so ingrained in tumblr use. I fear as a person that makes a lot of educational “long posts” that this will cause more and more people to simply scroll by good posts that are a little bit longer than a couple paragraphs or photos because taking them out of the dashboard can be undesirable.

the earthworm, lumbricina

these little guys eat decaying plant matter and make the soil richer in nutrients, and are very benificial in general.

2. the flatworm, platyhelminth

certain kinds of flatworms are being used to control invasive species in Hawaii, Indonesia, New Guinea, & Guam. although flatworms are not as benificial as earthworms, they can still contribute to doing good.

3. a personal favorite, the tubeworm, riftia pachyptila

while not necessarily beneficial, tubeworms are interesting animals. they can tolerate extremely high hydrogen sulfide levels, and they live near hydrothermal vents, which provide a natural ambient temperature ranging from 2 to 30 celsius (35.6 to to 86 f).

Sourced from Wikipedia

Immunization

This. This is an example of an issue with AI compilations. 

Anyone who believes the AI generators aren't created via the stealing/theft of art, here are some definitions: 

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DEFINITION OF STEAL verb (used with object), stole, sto·len, steal·ing. 

to take (the property of another or others) without permission or right, especially secretly or by force: "A pickpocket stole his watch."

to appropriate (ideas, credit, words, etc.) without right or acknowledgment. 

to take, get, or win insidiously, surreptitiously, subtly, or by chance: "He stole my girlfriend."

4. to move, bring, convey, or put secretly or quietly; smuggle (usually followed by away, from, in, into, etc.): "They stole the bicycle into the bedroom to surprise the child."

Learn more at: 'https://www.dictionary.com/browse/steal' 

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DEFINITION OF THEFT noun 

the act of stealing; the wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal goods or property of another; larceny.

an instance of this.

Archaic. something stolen.

Learn more at: 'https://www.dictionary.com/browse/theft' 

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DEFINITION OF THIEF noun, plural thieves.

a person who steals, especially secretly or without open force; one guilty of theft or larceny.

Learn more at: 'https://www.dictionary.com/browse/thief'

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**BONUS DEFINITIONS**

DEFINITION OF COPYRIGHT noun

the exclusive right to make copies, license, and otherwise exploit a literary, musical, or artistic work, whether printed, audio, video, etc.: works granted such right by law on or after January 1, 1978, are protected for the lifetime of the author or creator and for a period of 70 years after his or her death. adjective

of or relating to copyrights.

Also cop·y·right·ed. protected by copyright. verb (used with object)

to secure a copyright on.

Learn more at: 'https://www.dictionary.com/browse/copyright'

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DEFINITION OF COPYRIGHT LAW noun

the body of laws and regulations that govern the exclusive rights of an author or creator to make copies, license, and otherwise exploit their literary, musical, or artistic work. See also copyright (def. 1).

Learn more at: 'https://www.dictionary.com/browse/copyright-law'

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If these AI generators were only using stock images and photos (meaning images and photos licensed for public use), this wouldn't be an issue.

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MonriaTitans started The Weekend Game Show (WGS) with the mission to educate on and discuss different aspects of game development, and to show why video games can take years to make, with the goal of preventing another Cyberpunk 2077 scenario.

The goal of providing exposure for human artists to combat AI compilations was added later.

Please consider supporting by buying MonriaTitans & WGS a Ko-fi! If you wish to learn more about the Artist Shout-Outs, click here.

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I was planning to announce this sooner, but, as I’m sure you guessed, my ADHD @$$ got distracted. Today, instead of streaming, I am going to create a Read Aloud, AKA. Let’s Read Some $#!7, YouTube video. For those who are new, it’s where I read aloud PORTIONS of books, for educational purposes, with the purpose being to introduce you all to additional resources regarding game development. The…

Ever wonder why you sometimes see an extra “u” in certain words?

colour = color

flavour = flavor

humour = humor

labour = labor

neighbour = neighbor

favourite = favorite

The extra “u” isn’t extra; it’s the original spelling and is still used in Britain today. In addition:

There are several areas in which British and American spelling are different. The differences often come about because British English has tended to keep the spelling of words it has absorbed from other languages (e.g. French), while American English has adapted the spelling to reflect the way that the words actually sound when they're spoken.

Also, when the printing press was invented, the printers charged per letter, so America dropped the “u” to save on costs, which eventually became the norm.

If you’re curious to see other differences between British and American spelling, or are curious as to where the above quote came from, click here.

Thank you all for reading; may every decision you make in the future be in the spirit of fairness and you have a nice rest of your day.

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