YouCarryOats
@youcarryoats.bsky.social
Funemployed hobby Godot dev, biologist by training, formerly genetics startup R&D leader, UC Davis before that
I watched about 8s of the video and went "yeah AI..." ... But I don't know how to explain "it just looks wrong" to people.
This thread does a great job if you're willing to look for these sorts of things. Issue is that most folks aren't willing... Still, check it out! Improve your mental models!
This thread does a great job if you're willing to look for these sorts of things. Issue is that most folks aren't willing... Still, check it out! Improve your mental models!
Thread on how to detect ai in that viral dog video
Yeah, I mean, I'm critical of any video nowadays that is trying to elicit an emotional response, especially when it's asking for subs at the end. It's weird that all the people seem to end up with the dog they want. And shelters are overflowing, where are the rooms full of people wanting to adopt?
December 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I watched about 8s of the video and went "yeah AI..." ... But I don't know how to explain "it just looks wrong" to people.
This thread does a great job if you're willing to look for these sorts of things. Issue is that most folks aren't willing... Still, check it out! Improve your mental models!
This thread does a great job if you're willing to look for these sorts of things. Issue is that most folks aren't willing... Still, check it out! Improve your mental models!
Pretty sure the only Destiny seasons I played were ones that Dr. Hazel wrote for... Please please don't use AI or all-junior staff to save money when you can hire good writers.
Reminder that I'm still looking fulltime or contract work as a senior writer or narrative designer. If you need someone who can write sharp characters, poetic prose, and emotional stories, I'm available! You can find my portfolio here: www.hazelmonforton.com
It's #portfolioday! I'm presently a senior narrative designer at Blizzard, but before that I was at Bungie and Arkane. I wrote for the Writer's Guild award-nominated Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, and a bunch of critically acclaimed seasons and expansions in Destiny 2.
December 6, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Pretty sure the only Destiny seasons I played were ones that Dr. Hazel wrote for... Please please don't use AI or all-junior staff to save money when you can hire good writers.
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It would be very satisfying for my brain if the @noclipvideo.bsky.social Steam Curator page could hit 1,000 followers before the year's out. I promise we only recommend good games!
store.steampowered.com/curator/2992...
store.steampowered.com/curator/2992...
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It would be very satisfying for my brain if the @noclipvideo.bsky.social Steam Curator page could hit 1,000 followers before the year's out. I promise we only recommend good games!
store.steampowered.com/curator/2992...
store.steampowered.com/curator/2992...
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I wrote this huge, 3,000-word or so deep dive into the state of game actors’ contracts in the UK, which is a hot mess of exploitation, AI clauses and chaotic rate calculations.
And no one read it.
But you really, REALLY should.
www.gamesindustry.biz/contracts-fo...
And no one read it.
But you really, REALLY should.
www.gamesindustry.biz/contracts-fo...
Contracts for game actors are a nightmare in the UK
SAG-AFTRA's strike might have sorted things out in the US – but UK contract negotiations are still a mess of exploitation, AI clauses, and non-standard rates
www.gamesindustry.biz
December 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
I wrote this huge, 3,000-word or so deep dive into the state of game actors’ contracts in the UK, which is a hot mess of exploitation, AI clauses and chaotic rate calculations.
And no one read it.
But you really, REALLY should.
www.gamesindustry.biz/contracts-fo...
And no one read it.
But you really, REALLY should.
www.gamesindustry.biz/contracts-fo...
wtf is a FIFA peace prize? that's like being an NFL laureate in physics
December 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The big thing for me is the permanence of this shit. If you ever fired/hurt people because of AI? Idc how hard you rebrand when it fails, your brand is dead to me. Permanently. Free market baybeee; I'ma go to an ethical competitor...
I would've continued to power-use and pay for Duolingo no problem, but their shift to AI was enough to kill any appetite towards ever using it again.
Duolingo announced it was going “AI-first” just over six months ago. Since then its stock is down 64%.
December 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The big thing for me is the permanence of this shit. If you ever fired/hurt people because of AI? Idc how hard you rebrand when it fails, your brand is dead to me. Permanently. Free market baybeee; I'ma go to an ethical competitor...
lol. lmao
Duolingo announced it was going “AI-first” just over six months ago. Since then its stock is down 64%.
December 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
lol. lmao
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December job thread! Here are some freelance and full-time gaming/culture/tech journalism jobs I've spotted 💛
Please repost and share with your un/underemployed friends!
Please repost and share with your un/underemployed friends!
December 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
December job thread! Here are some freelance and full-time gaming/culture/tech journalism jobs I've spotted 💛
Please repost and share with your un/underemployed friends!
Please repost and share with your un/underemployed friends!
actual lmao
December 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
actual lmao
Dang this looked cool until I saw some genAI shit in it 😬
Last call on the Massive Godot Game Development Template and Online Course Bundle+ supporting BuildOn.
Massive Godot Game Development Template and Online Course Bundle+
www.humblebundle.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Dang this looked cool until I saw some genAI shit in it 😬
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So at this point, I am of the belief that there is a conservative group in the background emailing companies and trying to get them to ban the game.
Humble's now banned it too, post-launch:
www.ign.com/articles/hor...
www.ign.com/articles/hor...
Horses, the Upsetting Horror Game Previously Banned on Steam, Gets Last Minute Ban From Epic Games Store Too - IGN
Last week, we reported that disturbing horror game Horses had been banned from Steam. Now, at the last possible minute before the game was set to release widely across other PC store fronts, Epic Game...
www.ign.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
So at this point, I am of the belief that there is a conservative group in the background emailing companies and trying to get them to ban the game.
hell yeah
December 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
hell yeah
I really hate seeing how much folks are struggling rn... share widely and get folks hired so we're not stuck with ai slop trashgames 5 years from now... and obviously so they can like... live... ugh
Someone please hire Kelpana, she's a genius, but is struggling to find work at the moment
I'm looking for any games, mobile or even web dev work. I can code in multiple programming languages (C/Java/Python/Lua & more). I am familiar with Godot & Unreal I can do mobile & retro dev. Anything, contracting, freelance, if you know any leads or if anyone is looking to hire. Shares appreciated.
December 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I really hate seeing how much folks are struggling rn... share widely and get folks hired so we're not stuck with ai slop trashgames 5 years from now... and obviously so they can like... live... ugh
Same! hell yeah! I really like qobuz so far, sound quality is good and it has no secret police ads or evidence that their ceo hates musicians.
I'm using Qobuz (and sometimes Apple Music) and it's very easy to port over and Qobuz pays artists more per track
help.qobuz.com/en/articles/...
help.qobuz.com/en/articles/...
December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Same! hell yeah! I really like qobuz so far, sound quality is good and it has no secret police ads or evidence that their ceo hates musicians.
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Here it is folks, I really, really, really need your help, especially with boosting/spreading the word, so this can "escape" out of containment.
Please remember there is no algorithm boost here, so every repost counts
Thank you
www.paypal.com/pools/c/9kxV...
Please remember there is no algorithm boost here, so every repost counts
Thank you
www.paypal.com/pools/c/9kxV...
Help a Queer Immigrant Rebuild Her Life
I am an artist, musician, and self-taught software developer/game developer who immigrated to Germany from Turkey in January 2020 due to being a leftist and openly gay woman.
Unfortunately with covi...
www.paypal.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Here it is folks, I really, really, really need your help, especially with boosting/spreading the word, so this can "escape" out of containment.
Please remember there is no algorithm boost here, so every repost counts
Thank you
www.paypal.com/pools/c/9kxV...
Please remember there is no algorithm boost here, so every repost counts
Thank you
www.paypal.com/pools/c/9kxV...
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A new version of my interactive tween guide is out !
It includes 4 new pages, offline builds and some other cool things !!
The guide is free and will always be 🩵
qaqelol.itch.io/tweens
#Godot #GameDev #Tutorial #Tweens #GodotEngine
It includes 4 new pages, offline builds and some other cool things !!
The guide is free and will always be 🩵
qaqelol.itch.io/tweens
#Godot #GameDev #Tutorial #Tweens #GodotEngine
December 2, 2025 at 1:08 AM
A new version of my interactive tween guide is out !
It includes 4 new pages, offline builds and some other cool things !!
The guide is free and will always be 🩵
qaqelol.itch.io/tweens
#Godot #GameDev #Tutorial #Tweens #GodotEngine
It includes 4 new pages, offline builds and some other cool things !!
The guide is free and will always be 🩵
qaqelol.itch.io/tweens
#Godot #GameDev #Tutorial #Tweens #GodotEngine
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A chill rises… Feature freeze is imminent 🧊
Consequently, #GodotEngine 4.6-dev5 comes jam-packed with new features and enhancements! Read all about them in our latest blog post:
godotengine.org/article/dev-...
Consequently, #GodotEngine 4.6-dev5 comes jam-packed with new features and enhancements! Read all about them in our latest blog post:
godotengine.org/article/dev-...
Dev snapshot: Godot 4.6 dev 5 – Godot Engine
A chill rises… Feature freeze is imminent
godotengine.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:18 AM
A chill rises… Feature freeze is imminent 🧊
Consequently, #GodotEngine 4.6-dev5 comes jam-packed with new features and enhancements! Read all about them in our latest blog post:
godotengine.org/article/dev-...
Consequently, #GodotEngine 4.6-dev5 comes jam-packed with new features and enhancements! Read all about them in our latest blog post:
godotengine.org/article/dev-...
Some real gems in here! I've got some work to do tomorrow AM, I think 😅
I wrote a short writeup on miscellaneous game release gotchas & pitfalls... enjoy!
blendogames.com/news/post/20...
blendogames.com/news/post/20...
December 2, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Some real gems in here! I've got some work to do tomorrow AM, I think 😅
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I've extended the deadline to December 3, since I'll be out of town anyway. Might take some late submissions past that, but the closer they are to the event, the less likely I'll be able do get them in!
Attention Indie Devs!
I just need 15 seconds ... of your game footage! A lot of people jumped on the 15s video trend, so I thought it would be cool to make a compilation to help indies get some visibility.
The anti-spam key is "kook".
lonewulfstudio.com/indieshowcas...
I just need 15 seconds ... of your game footage! A lot of people jumped on the 15s video trend, so I thought it would be cool to make a compilation to help indies get some visibility.
The anti-spam key is "kook".
lonewulfstudio.com/indieshowcas...
Lone Wulf Studio 2025 Indie Showcase Submission
Submit 15 seconds of game footage from games you worked on in 2025!
lonewulfstudio.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:40 AM
I've extended the deadline to December 3, since I'll be out of town anyway. Might take some late submissions past that, but the closer they are to the event, the less likely I'll be able do get them in!
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If you run across a gen A.I. slop 🤖💩 diagram in an academic journal, I’d love to know about it! Please fill out this form:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Slop in journals is illuminating about journals’ quality control. And journals would like you to forget their mistakes.
#AcademicChatter
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Slop in journals is illuminating about journals’ quality control. And journals would like you to forget their mistakes.
#AcademicChatter
Slop graphics in academic journals
Use this form to share graphics (e.g., figures, covers, graphical abstracts) made using generative A.I. that have appeared in academic journals.
The plan is to compile these slop graphics in an ope...
docs.google.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
If you run across a gen A.I. slop 🤖💩 diagram in an academic journal, I’d love to know about it! Please fill out this form:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Slop in journals is illuminating about journals’ quality control. And journals would like you to forget their mistakes.
#AcademicChatter
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Slop in journals is illuminating about journals’ quality control. And journals would like you to forget their mistakes.
#AcademicChatter
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SOUP ROOMS is a collaborative minimalist art-game featuring over 100 ROOMS created by cool and talented indie devs from around the world.
Admission is free of charge, and you can even make your own ROOMS and SOUP-like games to share with others!
We hope you enjoy your stay.
LINKS BELOW!
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Admission is free of charge, and you can even make your own ROOMS and SOUP-like games to share with others!
We hope you enjoy your stay.
LINKS BELOW!
↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
November 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
SOUP ROOMS is a collaborative minimalist art-game featuring over 100 ROOMS created by cool and talented indie devs from around the world.
Admission is free of charge, and you can even make your own ROOMS and SOUP-like games to share with others!
We hope you enjoy your stay.
LINKS BELOW!
↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
Admission is free of charge, and you can even make your own ROOMS and SOUP-like games to share with others!
We hope you enjoy your stay.
LINKS BELOW!
↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
Love this! But I wonder how many devs will use codegen and slap this on there anyway...
I don't use genAI for assets, music, anything but code assist ever... But while I write 90%+ myself, I still wouldn't feel right using a badge like this coz I use it for writing slog code... 😤
I don't use genAI for assets, music, anything but code assist ever... But while I write 90%+ myself, I still wouldn't feel right using a badge like this coz I use it for writing slog code... 😤
We're stoked to introduce the 'No Gen AI' seal for indie games!
Indie devs can use it on their game's store page to assure potential players that their game was made without the use of Generative AI.
You can grab it from the Polygon Treehouse website:-
www.polygon-treehouse.com/no-gen-ai-seal
Indie devs can use it on their game's store page to assure potential players that their game was made without the use of Generative AI.
You can grab it from the Polygon Treehouse website:-
www.polygon-treehouse.com/no-gen-ai-seal
November 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Love this! But I wonder how many devs will use codegen and slap this on there anyway...
I don't use genAI for assets, music, anything but code assist ever... But while I write 90%+ myself, I still wouldn't feel right using a badge like this coz I use it for writing slog code... 😤
I don't use genAI for assets, music, anything but code assist ever... But while I write 90%+ myself, I still wouldn't feel right using a badge like this coz I use it for writing slog code... 😤
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last week i remembered that macOS lets you set your own icons and that *I* have the power to delegitimize the professionalism of the software that runs on my machine, so here's a thread of the 16 new icons i've made so far
i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')
i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')
November 29, 2025 at 1:48 AM
last week i remembered that macOS lets you set your own icons and that *I* have the power to delegitimize the professionalism of the software that runs on my machine, so here's a thread of the 16 new icons i've made so far
i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')
i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')
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Been heads down developing recently, but I got some steam keys for playtesting my #GodotEngine multiplayer game! Which means I probably have to start *gulp* marketing 😱💀 Hoping to get a proper announcement on Reddit etc. next week, but spoiler in my header image if you wanna check it out and follow!
November 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Been heads down developing recently, but I got some steam keys for playtesting my #GodotEngine multiplayer game! Which means I probably have to start *gulp* marketing 😱💀 Hoping to get a proper announcement on Reddit etc. next week, but spoiler in my header image if you wanna check it out and follow!
Hey I'll be posting more over on @redeye-games.bsky.social so maybe give it a follow if you like #GodotEngine games and wanna see some fun, chaotic, multiplayer strategy nonsense!
November 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Hey I'll be posting more over on @redeye-games.bsky.social so maybe give it a follow if you like #GodotEngine games and wanna see some fun, chaotic, multiplayer strategy nonsense!