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[Discussion] New sidebar banner submissions for sh.itjust.works (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 3 weeks ago by kersploosh@sh.itjust.works to c/agora@sh.itjust.works
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A recent post in c/main has sparked interest in finding a new sidebar banner for our instance. The current one is AI generated, and was chosen by our users from a bunch of other AI-generated submissions. It has been three years since then. Also, the mood toward AI has shifted. Maybe it's time for something new, and human-made?

This post is a place to collect submissions for new banner artwork. Put your art in the comments below! We plan to leave this post open for two weeks, and hold a vote on Friday, Sept. 11.

For context, here is the recent post in c/main: https://sh.itjust.works/post/65729579

Here is the old banner discussion: https://sh.itjust.works/post/1022097

And here is the old banner vote: https://sh.itjust.works/post/1432783
(Unfortunately, some of the image links are broken.)

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[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 68 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (4 children)

Throwing my human made garbage into the mix just to make certain that the competition will not contain 100% AI. You're welcome.

Edit: and if you'd like a public domain lemming photo, I recommend this site, suggested by the incomparable unique_emerald_soul_I

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 22 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Did we use the same pic?

I did this for best of lemmy. I just took the pic from wikipedia and put some crappy special effects on it. It's so ugly that I can't really stand to use it as an award, as a I originally intended.

Behold my absolutely no AI was used.

[–] Unique_Emerald_Sol_I@sh.itjust.works 12 points 3 weeks ago

If either you or St.Elsewhere need more CC0 images of animals specifically, check out inaturalist.org. User-submitted wildlife images and you can filter by license including CC0 (public domain) under [more filters]. There are currently 1,892 observations under [Voles, Lemmings, and Muskrats] that are public domain.

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Definitely. I got tired of starting a banner and then deleting it once I noticed the watermark on my "public domain" image, so I turned to wikipedia

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

It seems to be a trend that when you want anti-AI media, use Wikipedia.

Edit: I also like yours for some reason. It has a shitposting kind of quality that's endearing.

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 weeks ago

Candidly, if Wikipedia goes down, I'm leaving the internet permanently. You will not see me again.

And thank you, it's terrible and barebones in a very catered and intentional way. If I win, I know something has gone awry

[–] Unique_Emerald_Sol_I@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Double-posting b/c I don't think I have the ability to tag you on Lemmy but if you or pelespirit need more CC0 images of animals specifically, check out inaturalist.org. User-submitted wildlife images and you can filter by license including CC0 (public domain) under [more filters]. There are currently 1,892 observations under [Voles, Lemmings, and Muskrats] that are public domain.

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I might take a crack at a slightly better one once the mood strikes me. I had an hour to kill while waiting for an appointment when this pic happened. I'll include this link in my submission, in case someone cares to improve upon... what's the opposite of perfection in this context? Debasement? Improve upon my debasement

(Edit: also, I'm a lemming. Check my username)

[–] Unique_Emerald_Sol_I@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 weeks ago

I would go for something like debauchery or degeneration, tho the latter has kinda been completely subsumed by horni culture (tho TBH I like the juxtaposition with "generation" as an genAI term)

Also I can't help but give you a slow clap for that username, my friend ( ಠ_ಠ)ﾉｼ You got me.

[–] HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

We're done here.

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

Don't put this evil on our glorious instance

[–] starman2112@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

As long as no one else makes any submissions, this will win by default

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I'm counting on the threat of this banner to be the impetus for something better

[–] Susaga@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago

Ah, like my temporary code.

[–] Unique_Emerald_Sol_I@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The more days pass with both a) your submission garnering the most upvotes and b) more submissions coming in with the same kind of copy/paste vibe, the funnier this post becomes.

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago

I do genuinely like the diner lemming, for the record. The way they carved the fur flat against the front face of the counter was a nice touch. I do wish they'd chosen a higher resolution of the painting to match the lemming, but it's honestly pretty good. It's my pick

[–] sorrybookbroke@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Kingshit, absolute vibe. My vote lays here

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Thanks, it took me 40 minutes because the internet endlessly lied about what is or is not public domain imagery so I had to start over 7 times