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Fedi Hive Mind - AI Free Label - Project background

Here is the thread with the poll and quote post of the brainstorming thread.

https://mastodon.online/@mastodonmigration/116489950008780177

Fedi Hive Mind - AI Free Label

OK, we have a winner. For the last few days we've been discussing a label for content and code attested to be free of generative AI (see QP in second reply). Yesterday's poll showed a clear preference for the simplest of the four options.

Seems like what we need next is someone with actual graphics ability to take this rough concept and create usable graphics. If you are interested please read on to the first reply.

#AIFree #AI #AIFreeLabel

Fedi Hive Mind - AI Free Label - Call for graphics support

What we now need is a really well produced graphic that takes account of elements such as font type, circle width, etc.

Then create a package with four versions at multiple resolutions. 1. Borderless 2. Black Border 3. Red Boarder and 4. No Caption, as shown below. All should be separate images with transparent backgrounds.

If anyone wants to take a stab at it that would be great!

#AIFree

RE: https://indieweb.social/@tchambers/116494500822823602

You may be aware that there are some things about Mastodon and the Fediverse that are not absolutely perfect. IKR?! 🤷

Thankfully there are a few really smart and dedicated social media experts who are delivering some tough love. You may have seen @tchambers suggestions a few months ago for how to improve things. Today @deadsuperhero has published a graded progress report...

@dalias @Z_Zed_Zed

Right. It is hard to be comprehensive and also specific. Here is a version with just "AI Free". The issue here, and it may not be a problem is repeating "AI" in two places.

@Z_Zed_Zed @dalias

Generally agree. Trying to find the right words. "Human Made" and "LLM Free" have been suggested, but somehow seem clunky.

OK team, what do we think of this?

First rule of brainstorming is that there are no bad ideas, and the second rule is no disparaging anyone's contributions.

If you read down here you may find suggestions that are half formed, but may lead your thoughts in a new direction. That's the process. We are all friends here. Let's noodle this one together.

Fedi Hive Mind - What should software free of AI be labeled?

A decision by @Blender to take money from Anthopic, and a policy by @redox to ban all LLM generated code spotlights the question.

Other industries have used badging like Sugar Free, Low Tar, Alcohol Free, 100% Cotton, and Organic.

What's a good label for code that is certified free of any LLM generated code?

So far suggestions include: AI Free, Organic Code, Not By AI, LLM Free, 100% Human, No LLM, No AI

Thoughts? Ideas?

#AI

RE: https://newsie.social/@servelan/116485732391854146

The manosphere is metastasizing.

This is a good read and very very ugly indeed.

@tchambers

What a great article. Thanks for posting it Tim!

"We can prove that a different internet is possible – one which isn't used as an weapon of influence but as a tool for real connection. As like the future of Europe is federal so must be the web too. Instead of the ashes of the walled garden centralisation let us build a (digital) home that really belongs to us."

Heartbreaking

This is what astronomers like @sundogplanets now have to contend with and it is only going to get worse...

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Comet R3 PanSTARRS Behind Satellite Trails
Image Credit & Copyright: Uli Fehr

Explanation: Can you find the comet? Somewhere through this web of satellite trails is Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS), a bright visitor passing through the inner Solar System. Now, the orbiting satellites themselves only appear as streaks...

https://reentry.codl.fr/@apod/statuses/01KQ6K0BST72RQDF70WRPQERFN

This, in a nutshell, is why it is dangerous that all liberal media is now setting up shop on Bluesky.

We have a critical midterm coming up and these important voices are willfully submitting to a censorship regime run by crypto VC tech bros.

#Bluesky #censorship

Any graphics folks out there who could take this new SLOP image and make it so the background around the sign is transparent?

Also, maybe generate a few reduced resolution versions for slapping on slop?

Edit: Thanks! See background removed versions below. Also @joeycastillo version which is indeed better.

#SLOP #AI #LLM

@joeycastillo

Thanks everyone, and special thanks to @drahardja who both removed the background and improved the color of the sign.

Below are instructions on how to apply the SLOP Sign to help Stop SLOP

https://mastodon.online/@mastodonmigration/116469179013962479

#SLOP #AI #StopSLOP

Stop SLOP - How To Apply SLOP Sign Branding

1. Download SLOP graphic below
2. Open https://www1.lunapic.com/editor/
3. Upload your slop image
4. Edit >>> Paste from... >>> Select [SLOP Sign filemane] >>> Upload >>> Continue on to paste this image >>> place/resize >>> Apply >>> Download now

Thanks to Dave Rahardja @drahardja for the graphics work on the SLOP sign.

#SLOP #AI #StopSLOP

@tchambers

One of the best short descriptions of the Fedi, and why it is so vital.

@splonk @artemis

Californians know what he is like. Would be very surprised if he makes it very far in the Dem primary.

Bluesky Issues "Final Update" on April 15 Outage - Shares No Details - Drops DDoS Claim

What is notable about this terse update is the lack of information, and no mention of a DDoS attack.

People had expected some form of incident report. What actually happened? What actions were taken to restore service? Contributing technical & systemic causes? Actions taken to diminish likelihood & impact of future similar recurrences?

(See reply below for official comms so far.)

#Bluesky #DDoS

Hey Bluesky users... 🙋♂️

Good day to try Mastodon. We won't bite.

Join a server. We call them instances. Here are few great choices:

mstdn.social: https://mstdn.social/auth/sign_up A really great choice! EU based and run by @stux. Cats!

Vivaldi: https://social.vivaldi.net/about Yes, Vivaldi the browser, but you don't need the browser.

infosec.exchange: https://infosec.exchange/auth/sign_up Techies! Run by @jerry

Or just go to https://joinmastodon.org and pick one. It is hard to go wrong.

#Mastodon #Bluesky