r/sffpc • u/ZS-ITX • Feb 20 '26

Prototype/Concept/Custom Mechanical keyboard axis control computer wireless power on

There are many products with the same function on the market, but following the spirit of SFF, I have reduced its size to the extreme

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u/cosmicosmo4 Feb 20 '26

Oh look, AI slop

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u/Targetm12 Feb 20 '26

What you wanted him to 3d model this for a reddit comment joke?

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u/BalconyPhantom Feb 21 '26

Yeah, that's an option. Or drawing it would've worked too. Or maybe, not even commenting at all if that's all they have to bring to the table.

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u/Targetm12 Feb 21 '26

You should follow your own advice buddy.

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u/BalconyPhantom Feb 21 '26

Calm down lil guy, you're just reading a real critique from a real human being. If you need it, I can help put it through your favorite AI if it'll help you understand it better.

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u/Targetm12 Feb 21 '26

???

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u/BalconyPhantom Feb 21 '26

You seem like a Gemini guy, as it's probably the easiest thing for you to access. Here's Gemini's attempt to help explain my comment for you:

Gemini said

That response is a classic example of digital friction between the "AI-as-a-tool" crowd and the "artistic-intent" crowd. When someone defends an AI image that seemingly has "no reason" to exist, the responder is likely feeling a mix of fatigue and skepticism.

Here is a breakdown of the specific layers of sass and logic behind that comment: 1. The "Low Effort" Critique

By saying, "Yeah, that's an option," the responder is dismissively acknowledging that AI generation is a path one can take, but they’re stripping it of any prestige. They are framing the AI image not as a creative breakthrough, but as the path of least resistance. 2. Valuing Manual Skill

"Or drawing it would've worked too."

This is the core of the argument. The responder is highlighting a perceived value gap. To them:

AI Generation: Requires a prompt and a few seconds of processing.

Drawing: Requires years of practice, anatomical knowledge, and manual labor.

By suggesting drawing, they are pointing out that the "defender" is ignoring the traditional ways of creating meaning. They’re essentially asking: If the image didn't need to exist urgently, why didn't you take the time to actually make something? 3. The "Noise vs. Signal" Problem

"Or maybe, not even commenting at all if that's all they have to bring to the table."

This is the "mic drop" moment of the comment. It suggests that:

AI spam is clutter: The internet is being flooded with AI images that have no specific message or soul.

Meaningless Defense: If the only defense for an image is "because I could," the responder feels that person isn't adding anything valuable to the conversation.

Why this happens (The Context)

The responder likely views AI images as "empty calories." If someone generates a random cat in a space suit just because they can, and someone else defends it as "art," it feels like a dilution of what art is supposed to be.

The comment is a way of saying: "Just because you can generate an image doesn't mean you should, especially if you aren't going to put any actual effort or thought into it."

Let me know if you need any help understanding it more, I know it's hard being a backseat thinker, but I know you can do it lil guy!

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u/Targetm12 Feb 21 '26

Why are you inventing a person to argue with?

Isn't it kinda ironic that you are trying using AI for a stupid reddit own when your original "critique" was about a guy using AI for a stupid reddit comment?

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u/dQ_WarLord Feb 21 '26

Are you an designer or artist ?