REST ASSURED…
I’m doing a bit fine, right now, y’all. And thank y’all again for that luv. ❤️

After what just took place, now what...? Will anybody, still help out a struggling cartoonist...?
I really messed up here, good intentions or not....

And to those of you who are even more hesitant or consider skipping my services altogether, again, I don't blame you.

No, seriously. How can I move on, when I keep making mistakes that end friendships...? And it certainly doesn't help that I'm in another financial slump and student loans are about to stop this year....
So even if I DO now advocate AGAINST AI usage, then what...?

In fact, I'm scrapping the idea of using guides in that field, which was once a thought, but not anymore.

And it looks like to me, given your latest comments (yes, I still read them) that even the mention of AI is a relationship killer....

So, NOW, what do I do?

But even then, a friend blocked me, because apparently I was advocating for such. Well, I since changed my tune, so NO MORE OF THAT.
And I wasn't lying when I said I NEVER EVER TRACE arts, AI or not AI.

I probably should've done a better job of communicating that.Now for the TL:DR -
I'm stuck because I once suggested experimenting with AI tools for a completely different audience (not here).

I really thought that I would get some sort of following, and yes, I've been on and off again frequently because of life and other factors... but I never wanted to give y'all any bad ideas that where I stand. And... frankly...

I didn't come to these fandoms to mislead users to think that I'm replacing my own creativity. I've been a self-taught cartoonist for 14 years at this point. I do NOT wish to let that go down the drain.

And if this topic alone means losing a friend, then I want NO part of it!

Still, my biggest fear now is that the damage has been done, and that I REALLY severed it no matter what I do going forward. THIS should NOT be who I am.

Because after my friend blocked me over this stupid topic such as even a MERE suggestion of even 1% usage of generative AI... I did some reflecting.

And you know what?
FRICK IT.

I don't care any this AI crap anymore... I just want my friend back, bro... 😔

⚠️⚠️⚠️ - FOLLOW UP UPDATE/VENT:

I need to ask y'all something...
And yes, it's about my last 2-3 updates, but seriously... I need to REALLY hear from you all this....

WHO AM I?
Both as a toon, and as an artist....

Let me know what you all think, guys... Has the damage REALLY been done here? What are my next steps? I need to know!

Looks like making my case was really stupid, after all....

I figured even talking about it has gotten such a bad rep. I kind of felt it in my gut since that other update.

With that, I'm regretting even having to have brought up that topic.
And as such, I'm strongly considering stepping down from AI in general.

🚨⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE: 🚨⚠️


Yeah... I REALLY feared that this would happen...

... so apparently, talks about AI in general appear to have been the last straw for some of you, resulting in being blocked by a fellow toon.
You know what? I don't blame them.

420!

... Oh, and also, another important update coming up. So stay tuned.

Belated First Spring UPDATE (no April Fools here. sorry...) -- Rupert da Chubby Derg's Journal Wowwie! THIS... is a long one, so, per usual... plug in your seatbelts, everyfur. This is a roller coaster.. ---. First off, I'M ST ...

⚠️⚠️ VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Belated First Spring UPDATE (no April Fools here. sorry...)
➡️ www.furaffinity.net/journal/1133...

NOW I'm jealous, Crimson boi. =P

Ouch. Hope you're okay, folf. Those hospital bills can't be cheap. XS

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Day 15: Short Track Speed Skating

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Hey! Griffons can be fast, too, right? And our dear Gilda here knows how to get around such a track, even in her new "generous" physique!
Think you can keep up with such a speedy catbirb gal?

And there you have it. The last event before I can properly call this mini-series closed.
Now, all that's left is the Closing Ceremony. Stay tuned, y'all!

Just don't let her catching you falling behind. She doesn't take kind to dweebs having no competition. After all, it's called SPEED SKATING for a reason. 😉 Also, pale undertummy, ftw.


(Ummm... is it wrong that I want her to slam into me...? 🫣💛)

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Day 15: Short Track Speed Skating

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Hey! Griffons can be fast, too, right? And our dear Gilda here knows how to get around such a track, even in her new "generous" physique!
Think you can keep up with such a speedy catbirb gal?

Whoa. Nice phone!

NEXT EVENT: Short Track Speed Skating
(1 more event before the Closing)

And say hi to Timon for us, if you can find him....

(for the record, the li' one IS there, he's just enjoying where he is as he steers at the warthog's direction, since, well, he can't see from his new tummy bed. Tee hee...!)

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Day 14: Bobsleigh

Straight from the jungles are a pair of really fast grub-eating tubbies! Meet Mr. Pig and that little guy we all know and love. By the way, where is that meerkat, and who's gonna pay for a new bobsled? Either way, keep going, Pumbaa!

So what if the obstacles are being mowed down by such beauty. Wouldn't have it any other way... ❤️


NEXT EVENT: Bobsleigh
(2 more events before the Closing)

Anyway, it's here, and look at Hoppo go, moving up the hill and around the banners, swaying that rump along the way.
Yep! I can TOTALLY see some judges swooning over there...! She is THAT irresistible, no? ❤️❤️

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Day 13: Ski Mountaineering


Given that this sport is new to the Olympic scene, it HAD to be done just right, especially for a CERTAIN Wuzzle.

Giant balloon. All the context ya need. 😋🎈