Kevin Purcell
@grayhaze.bsky.social
And now the same has happened with the Affinity suite being acquired by Canva and turned into an AI nightmare. We can't have nice things.
February 3, 2026 at 12:01 PM
And now the same has happened with the Affinity suite being acquired by Canva and turned into an AI nightmare. We can't have nice things.
Having Fireworks flashbacks.
February 3, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Having Fireworks flashbacks.
"Good news everyone! You don't need to think for yourselves ever again. Large tech corporations run by billionaires will do all your thinking for you, and free you up to... erm... buy stuff... with the money you're not earning now... uh... oh."
January 28, 2026 at 10:38 PM
"Good news everyone! You don't need to think for yourselves ever again. Large tech corporations run by billionaires will do all your thinking for you, and free you up to... erm... buy stuff... with the money you're not earning now... uh... oh."
I'm frequently asked questions by my young nephews along the lines of "When you used to play Minecraft, could you [insert any feature introduced since the early versions]?" When I reply "No," their reactions are like I'm telling them I was alive during the Industrial Revolution.
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM
I'm frequently asked questions by my young nephews along the lines of "When you used to play Minecraft, could you [insert any feature introduced since the early versions]?" When I reply "No," their reactions are like I'm telling them I was alive during the Industrial Revolution.
The Green Cross Code Man did it better. Sorry, Batman.
January 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM
The Green Cross Code Man did it better. Sorry, Batman.
Seems like they're helping a lot of people find a new group. One that values creativity above buzzwords.
January 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Seems like they're helping a lot of people find a new group. One that values creativity above buzzwords.
It's so difficult to work out which side of the argument they're on. If only there were some way of knowing...
January 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM
It's so difficult to work out which side of the argument they're on. If only there were some way of knowing...
This is how I approach all of my baking, bread or otherwise.
January 4, 2026 at 11:35 PM
This is how I approach all of my baking, bread or otherwise.
I mean, LOTR is just one long advert for jewellery. Everyone wanted that ring.
January 1, 2026 at 4:52 PM
I mean, LOTR is just one long advert for jewellery. Everyone wanted that ring.
The stepbrother of indie gaming?
December 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The stepbrother of indie gaming?
If it makes you feel even slightly better, I've been reporting these reviews to Steam each time you post one. I'm sure others have been doing the same. If people make enough noise, they'll likely make changes just to reduce their workload.
December 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
If it makes you feel even slightly better, I've been reporting these reviews to Steam each time you post one. I'm sure others have been doing the same. If people make enough noise, they'll likely make changes just to reduce their workload.
The Gazebo, obviously.
December 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The Gazebo, obviously.
I feel the same. I judge art on effort and creativity, both things lacking from AI-generated art.
December 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I feel the same. I judge art on effort and creativity, both things lacking from AI-generated art.
I'd just wait until the server is looking at me, scrape them all together on a fork and shove it in my mouth.
November 15, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I'd just wait until the server is looking at me, scrape them all together on a fork and shove it in my mouth.
Ask them if it could come with a pack of your games, Amiga 500 style.
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Ask them if it could come with a pack of your games, Amiga 500 style.
If you play Cyberpunk 2077 on it, you're able to boil a kettle on the top.
November 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
If you play Cyberpunk 2077 on it, you're able to boil a kettle on the top.
I'm seeing people commenting on the original post that you need to accept using generative AI in your process, to adapt, evolve and not get left behind. Nothing about using this technology makes the end product better than not using it. All it offers is the ability to cut corners. No thanks.
November 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I'm seeing people commenting on the original post that you need to accept using generative AI in your process, to adapt, evolve and not get left behind. Nothing about using this technology makes the end product better than not using it. All it offers is the ability to cut corners. No thanks.
For as long as Canva maintain a license server for an old version of a product they didn't create, yes.
October 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
For as long as Canva maintain a license server for an old version of a product they didn't create, yes.
Making the product free now means that you no longer own a license, meaning support, bug fixes and future updates are no longer guaranteed. Many features are locked behind a Canva subscription, and the addition of generative AI tools will be a turn off for many, regardless of the option hide them.
October 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Making the product free now means that you no longer own a license, meaning support, bug fixes and future updates are no longer guaranteed. Many features are locked behind a Canva subscription, and the addition of generative AI tools will be a turn off for many, regardless of the option hide them.
These days, LinkedIn just seems to be a platform for failed CEOs and recruiters to commiserate with each other when their misguided plans fail.
October 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
These days, LinkedIn just seems to be a platform for failed CEOs and recruiters to commiserate with each other when their misguided plans fail.