Raw LLM Responses

Okay, let me try this—though I doubt it'll change your mind. Changing someone's opinion online feels like Sisyphus pushing his rock up the hill. I also don't expect to see this comment on your video because it's well-written and thought-out, which seems to go against your narrative. You tend to showcase comments with the worst grammar or half-baked takes to make AI defenders look lazy or unintelligent. First of all, yes—you have every right to protect your art. Use whatever filters or "AI poison" you want. It's totally fair. But here's the heart of my argument: AI art levels the playing field between artists and non-artists. Becoming a great artist takes years of practice and dedication. And for those who didn't start drawing as kids—maybe due to time, interest, access, or just plain frustration—AI gives them a new way to express themselves that was previously gated off. Sure, anyone can start learning to draw at any time. But let's say someone just joined a D&D campaign, and their first session is next week. The ten-year journey to illustrate their character isn't exactly feasible. "Well, just hire an artist," I hear you say. Sure—if you've got $20, $30, $40, or $50 to drop on a character that might not even make it past session one. Even then, art is filtered through the artist's vision, not your own. "But AI art is the same," you'll say. Not exactly. With AI, you can refine your prompts, use different bots, and tweak the image repeatedly until it matches what's in your mind's eye—maybe not 100%, but 99% close. Try requesting that many revisions from a human artist, and you'll either get charged more or be told to take a hike. Also, AI art is cheaper—full stop. You mentioned the cost of computers and phones around 13:31 in your video, but that's a straw man. Most people already have a phone or computer. And they'd be using those same devices to find and commission an artist anyway, meaning the hardware cost still applies—and on top of the artist's fee. Yes, there are paid AI tools, but there are plenty of free ones, too. So, the subscription argument is moot. ~ With Love & Respect