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Seeing AI in fandom spaces continues to baffle me so I am going to get up on my pedestal because I'm seeing such a rise of AI-generated art, fics, etc. across multiple platforms and am appalled that people just don't care that they're consuming stolen art.

I've had many conversations with folks trying to dissuade them from supporting these things in a pleasant and well-meaning way, but there seems to be such a disconnect from understanding the basis of how AI even functions which I think is aiding people in being so dismissive.

AI functions and is good at doing what it's doing because it uses stolen art/writing/etc. that it's pulled from thousands of pre-existing works. It is literally looking at all this pre-existing data, seeing what is good and what isn't, pulling the best parts from each thing, and combining it all to create what you are asking for based on those results. This is plagarism. Using it to create art is stealing from artists who have painstakingly worked for hours to create something with a skill that sometimes takes years to perfect. Using AI to check grammar/spelling is stealing from writers who have belabored for hours over something until it is refined and perfect. It dehumanizes these processes that have always been a part of the art community.

Not to mention, the clear fics where the "authors" are clearly just feeding prompts/plotlines to AI and having it write based on what is shared. Or even worse, writing something and then having AI rewrite. As a lifelong reader and writer, and as someone who went to school for English and studied the craft of writing for four years, it is so disgustingly obvious to me when something is written by AI. It's a big slap in the face to creators who do put in the work to create something original, especially when those fics/pieces of art are being praised more than human-created art/fics.

There is no excuse for using it for either of those things, especially in fandom spaces when there is no shortage of talented artists who would be more than willing to create art for you. Beta'ing has been around forever too and should be a preferred option before using AI to "spell check" anything! I still beta read and have for years, it's a way to make friends and build community over shared interests. Using AI not only steals art from creators, but it is killing the concept of community in fandom spaces. Fandom is supposed to be a fun, creative outlet and a bonding experience for people in the fandom over a shared love of the piece of media; whatever it may be.

End of rant. Maybe I'm just getting ornery in my older years, but I'm so upset by this as someone who has been in fandom spaces for over a decade.

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Just for fun, all of 'em together. This was my original intent, since I've done it before, but felt they could all stand on their own.

(I may have already started sketching some new ideas)

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one fine star away

Chapter 19/50

Rating: M

Word Count: 96,000

Summary:

The relationship between Emma Swan and Regina Mills has been subject of much speculation since hit television series "Once Upon A Time" ended abruptly in the 80s. No one knows for certain what happened between the two actresses. Rookie journalist and writer Henry has loved "Once Upon A Time" for years, and like the rest of the world, has been dying to know the truth behind the end of his favorite show. With rumors of a cast reunion for the first time in decades circulating, Henry is thrust into the opportunity of a lifetime—a chance to write an exclusive tell-all article about Emma's time on the show and the truth about her relationship with Regina.

SEASON THREE: 1987

“I’m kind of surprised that you’re not hanging out with Regina this afternoon,” Ruby admits curiously. “You two were attached at the hip last season but it seemed like you couldn’t bear to be around each other back there.”

Emma shrugs.

“There’s nothing going on between us. It’s just been awhile since we’ve seen each other and I wanted to give today my best. It’s work, not a social hour.” It’s a weak defense and Ruby seems to notice, but she doesn’t dare say anything to Emma about it.

They’re interrupted by the sound of the bell dinging, announcing the arrival of someone else.

“Speak of the devil,” Ruby says, a smile spreading across her face at the sight of Regina and Emma feels her heart sink.

She’s waving her over before Emma can protest or think of some excuse as to why she doesn’t want Regina to come over.

Unfortunately, Regina is not alone. The blonde man from earlier is holding her hand as they approach the table.

“Looks like we all had the same idea,” Regina muses with a laugh, eyes not once leaving Emma’s, and Emma can’t force herself to look away.

“Who’s the new arm candy?” Ruby asks, always wildly nosy.

“Rob Locksley, at your service,” the blonde man introduces himself with a smarmy grin and posh English accent, and Emma can’t help stop the hatred from bubbling up inside of her.

Ruby’s eyes glow with interest, studying the interactions between the three of them carefully before adding, “And where did you happen to meet Mr. Locksley?”

Regina finally breaks from Emma’s gaze, narrowing her eyes towards Ruby.

“That would be none of your business, Ms. Lucas,” she says tightly, sounding more like the Regina that Emma loved.

“We met while Regina was filming overseas. We were in the same film together and next thing you know, sparks,” Rob answers with a grin, pressing a kiss to Regina’s cheek as Emma tries to fight off a grimace.

If Regina is displeased by this public display of affection, her face does not give it away. In fact, she ignores it almost completely.

“I didn’t realize that you had been seeing someone this summer,” Emma says sharply, unable to hide the bitterness in her words.

“We were keeping it private,” Regina replies quietly, eyes locking with Emma in a silent apology.

“Well it was lovely running into you folks, but m’lady is starving and we are supposed to be meeting Cora and Zelena for lunch. We’re just here to pickup, I’m afraid, otherwise we’d have offered to stay and chat,” Rob cuts in, whisking Regina towards the counter to collect their order before either Emma or Ruby can say goodbye.

“You didn’t know about him, did you?” Ruby finally asks her once the happy couple have left the building.

“I told you, it’s been awhile since we last talked. I don’t know her as well as you all seem to think. We’re just workplace acquaintances.”

The words sting as they leave her mouth. How foolish she had been, to believe that things would work out, that Regina would actually want her. It was clear that Regina had made her decision; that being close to Emma was not safe.

“I’m sorry, Ruby, but I’m getting a migraine.” Emma excuses herself lamely before Ruby can protest, leaving the restaurant behind to go to her apartment and mourn the loss of her relationship before it had even really begun.

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*opens twitter*

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*throws phone out of the window in between sobs*

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Billy: So if you were the mother…who was Nicky’s Dad?

Agatha: He didn’t have one. I made him myself, similar to how your mother made you.

Billy: Oh…with magic?

Agatha: Yes

Rio: Actually I’m Nicky’s Father

Agatha: No you’re not

Rio: I was there

Billy: How?

Agatha: DON’T—

Rio: WHEN AGATHA AND I REALLY LOVE EACH OTHER—

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Let’s not talk about fact that Agatha kept a price of her son in your locket. You know the locket she has had since her own coven/family tried to kill her.

She kept her only family in her only family heirloom

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Agatha: My favorite sex position is WOW

Billy: Why do I need to know this?

Agatha: It’s where I flip your MOM over

Billy: WHAT—

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The coven of chaos is literally a pride flag

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the girl who fell in love with death

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Billy please adopt Señor Scratchy

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mrs heart in the background help

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The funniest part of AAA is that Agatha is this legendary, super powerful witch because she literally just wrote a Billboard 100 banger, took some groupies into the woods, and then annoyed tf outta them until they tried to kill her. Like, that’s so on brand for her character. I love it.

And the Dolly Parton-Jolene beef was such a hilarious fucking touch. Jac Shaeffer knew the target audience was girls, gays, and theys with mental disorders.

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nobody knows how to punish me like me.

—punisher, k.flay

***scenepacks are not mine. i got them from @moorscenes on instagram!

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Kathryn hahn kissing women a lot 🫦🥵

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Agatha All Along + Tarot cards