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submitting - have checked both  ai gen AND 'people are fictional'

 yet still get "potentially missing model release - deselect from submission" (altho it does accept them for 'review' aka 'to be rejected for quality after long wait')

Another way to support your fellow artists - https://cascoly-images.com/february-virtual-art-walk-latest-posts-from-favorite-artists/



Join the next artwalk -- open to all FAA members -- more info at https://fineartamerica.com/showmessages.php?messageid=8157381

there are 2 aspects of concern here and many others are conflating them in the other thread - the creation of new, unique images isn't violating any copyrights, and Getty et al aren't making that claim.

And the saddest thing to me is that they did not even bother to pay for the images used to train the AI, as they were clearly watermarked.
Yes, they give copyright to the "describers" of the AI generated images, but they used images to train it where they did not own copyright themselves. They can probably get away with this legally, but moraly I find all of this highly repulsive. They basically used our own images without paying for them to create something that one day in the future will most likely destroy our line of work.

this is an important, but separate issue.  given that millions of images are being used in training, the effect of any particular image on the new creation is minuscule.

So, the question is whether the owners of the training images should be compensated, and if so, how? and how much?

What are the possible ways to address this concern?

US inflation will likely drop below 5% by the end of the year, EU even lower.

this cycle is different since it's so covid related - as we return to normal, accrued savings are causing a rise demand vs supply for goods.  plus, the US Fed will be raising interest rates over the next few months

the big unknown is how Russia's invasion will affect oil prices worldwide, and food prices in less developed countries (Ukraine & Russia are large exporters of wheat, corn (19%)& sunflower oil (80%))
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/01/opinion/what-the-war-in-ukraine-means-for-the-worlds-food-supply.html

Only 1 percent of all corn grown in this country is eaten by humans. The rest is No. 2 yellow field corn, which is indigestible to humans and used in animal feed, food supplements and ethanol. but the use of ethanol for gasoline means edible corn is not grown, which could help with worldwide food shortages.

Have any experience with deviantart.com?  seems similar to FAA w ability to drop ship prints & merchandise but also support for NFT

The basic meaning is preserved in my simple test quote with only slight changes that didnt destroy the meaning.   I then tried it on a more complex text (from my online review of Red Mars )with some unusual words:

... hard science is matched by explorations into human existence, following the attempts by many of the 'first hundred' Martian settlers to opt out of the cycle of capitalism and global exploitation that sees the earth searching desperately for resources off planet.  Various forms of anarchism and communalism are attempted,  hampered always by interference from the global transnationals that run earth.  Red, Green and Blue take on vivid and metaphorical significance as the factions vie for control of the planet. "

english --> polish -->  english

hard science is accompanied by the exploration of human existence following the attempts of many of the "top hundred" Martian settlers to abandon the cycle of capitalism and global exploitation in which Earth is desperately seeking resources beyond the planet. Various forms of anarchism and communism are attempted, always hampered by the interference of global transnational organizations that rule the earth. Red, green and blue take on a vivid and metaphorical meaning as factions vie for control of the planet

With only minor changes, the result is actually better than the original. the only loss of meaning is changing 'first hundred' to 'top hundred' but significance of the difference is found elsewhere in the book

english --> punjabi --> english

There is a combination of rigorous science through discoveries in human existence, following the efforts of many 'first hundred' Martin settlers to break out of the cycle of capitalism and global exploitation, which is desperately looking for resources outside the planet. Attempts at various forms of anarchism and communalism are always thwarted by the intervention of global transnationals that run the earth. Red, green, and blue are clearly and figuratively important because these factions are motivated to gain control of the planet.

Finally a passage through several languages very far apart on the family tree

 english --> punjabi --> samoan --> english

There is a combination of complex science through human discoveries, after many Martin '' first attempts to stay out of the circle of capital and exploitation of the world, are being sought enough things from outside the planet. Attempts at various forms of anarkism and communalism are often thwarted by the actions of the transnational worlds that operate the world. Red, green, and blue are clearly and symbolically important because these elements are driven to gain control of the planet.

This time there are significant distortions and some meaning has been completely lost
 

Magnificent blue tiled mosques and Ottoman palaces; ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine ruins, pure turquoise seas, rocky, forested mountains and spectacular geological oddities -- Turkey is all this.   Our 16 day journey will encompass all these features, walking and exploring traditional and classical sites and seldom visited areas. 

In Istanbul we tour the Byzantine masterpiece of Hagia Sophia,  the Blue Mosque,  Justinian�s underground cisterns, the sprawling opulence of the Topkapi Palace, and bustling Covered and Spice markets. We drive and walk along Alexander�s route through Lycia, and visit fascinating museums holding wonders from 4 millennia. A sense of adventure is required � some of these areas are not visited very often, and we may adjust the itinerary due to local conditions, weather or unique opportunities. 

Our friend, Lutfi Atay, is licensed as a guide by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and is a professor at the University in Canakkale.  He has been our guide for previous trips and will be with us throughout this trip. I�ve visited Turkey for 20 years and will escort this trip. We stay in 3-4 star hotels, often with 2 night stays. All meals are included (except dinner in Istanbul)  We travel in an air conditioned, private minibus.

Pre- and post-trip extensions visit the Green Mosque of Edirne, the Datrdanelles, Troy, the silk market of Bursa, and a relaxing cruise on a gulet (Turkish yacht)

Further details and pricing for this 16 day trip are at
http://cascolytravel.com

While not specifically a photography trip, there are plenty of opportunities, and the itinerary often can be adjusted if you don't want to do the scheduled tour

Just launched, partly as outlet for my portfolio over the last 15 years of travels to Turkey.  Will be producing an 8x11 photobook, ebook and DVD

Please pass the link on to anyone who might be interested in backing the project

http://cascoly.com/istanbul.asp

I've created a new feature gallery feature using the Global Search.  You can use it in 2 ways -- from the Global search, or embedded thru html

From the global search:
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http://cascoly.com/symbio/symbiostock-advanced.asp

Choose Gallery display and select one of the Co-op sites.  As with the standard search, you can use the result to make static contact sheets.
http://cascoly-images.com/pix/custom-contact-sheets-for-seo/

Embedded Url
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You can also embed a gallery in your sym site, or external website by using the special link:

http: //cascoly.com/symbio/list.asp?list=129&w=4&word=myword1&word2=myword2&site=http://mysite.com

Replace myword1 and myword2 with the words you want to search.  If you only want to search one word, then delete the string 'word2=myword2&'.  Enter your symbiostock site. Test the url and then insert it in html like this:
 

"<li><a href=http://  cascoly.com/symbio/list.asp?list=129&w=4&word=urfa&word2=men&site=http://turkey.symbiostock-network.com>Urfa men[/url]"

And you can place this anywhere that accepts html

eg  http://cascoly.com/trav/panoramas.asp

I also added it as a text widget that will display in the image page sidebar under the 'download now' button

eg
http://turkey.symbiostock-network.com/image/giant-head-of-antiochus-i-commagenetumulus-of-nemrut-dag-turkey-6/

 

Do you currently use a gallery generating app or software to display or sell your photos?  if so which one? 

what would you like to see or be able to do that current offerings don't permit?  I'm looking to see if there's a niche being missed with a simple gallery app that doesn't reuiqre any hosting by the photographer

From the start, it's been suggested that there be a way for multiple artists to contribute to a single symbiostock site

trying to gauge the interest, for those who haven't yet started their own site, would you be interested in a site that allowed you to upload and maintain your own images, but that would otherwise handle all technical details, hosting, SEO, downloads, paypal, etc, etc?

such a setup would likely pay 90% of $ received to the artist  (this would also open participation for those who cannot open their own paypal account)

in addition to new artists, those whi already have sym sites might also like to participate -- eg, someone whose sym site specializes in food, might find it a good place to sell travel, etc

ideas? suggestions?