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Pillowfort Invites
Hey, I have a couple of Pillowfort invites if anyone is interested, as a bonus, have a .gif of Kiryu and Majima (yes, it’s a recreation of that one from Kiwami): https://www.pillowfort.social/user/sign_up?invite=kamalUdC3JAWPbK4gq53Ow https://www.pillowfort.social/users/sign_up?invite=j4OsVTjUZodIwIZ5BH7_Bw https://www.pillowfort.social/users/sign_up?invite=hzGcrg-irAaoY2uBG2kVRA Edit: Have three more: https://www.pillowfort.social/users/sign_up?invite=Q1fEPblJs9EuzDhGfhJlWQ https://www.pillowfort.social/users/sign_up?invite=Vk8BxxccC0nDOaBatqgZAg https://www.pillowfort.social/users/sign_up?invite=itla-x8mVboGVBC1K2U78w If anyone uses any of these, please give me a heads up, so I don’t keep them up and have people click on used links
I totally forgot.
I now have a nsfw pillowfort...which has a lot more fandoms than I have been posting here, because I have to confess I use a few user names and have been posting art all over. I just decided to Tag everything and put all my nsfw art in one place now.
so, my pillowfort, which is where I’ll be posting all my past uploaded and future nsfw art under read mores...(I decided I liked a “safer dash” in case friends were nearby when I opened that tab.) is here:
https://www.pillowfort.social/HenshuRinFS
Tags for ships are in the left hand side bar.
Ok so for some reason...@pillowfort-social doesn't wanna work for me as it's constantly on an error 500 page...
But I got most of my art over to my Bluesky! Feel free to browse through, I do aim to post more there to help myself learn the ropes as well as here, just in case.
Thinking of putting myself elsewhere
In light of recent news of this hellsite, I might move my works to Bluesky and Pillowfort. Don't worry I'll probably still be active here, but I'ma try to check out those places and start posting there too just in case this place finally decides to sink ship.
Hope to see yall there ^^)
Thinking of putting myself elsewhere
In light of recent news of this hellsite, I might move my works to Bluesky and Pillowfort. Don't worry I'll probably still be active here, but I'ma try to check out those places and start posting there too just in case this place finally decides to sink ship.
Hope to see yall there ^^)
So, uh… My first post here! Hello!
Alright! So… I wanted to start up a new Tumblr blog. Sorta looks like this place is gaining more traffic, especially since Twitter is going tits up what with Elongated Muskrat implementing ridiculous rules, like that whole post view limit for unverified users and verified users and all that jazz?
BlueSky had to take a pause on sending out those invite emails for early access, PillowFort is trying to step up and make their own app and Instagram is… I believe doing a copycat of Twitter?
Social Media is craaaaaaazy, isn't it?
Generative AI Policy (February 9, 2024)
As of February 9, 2024, we are updating our Terms of Service to prohibit the following content:
Images created through the use of generative AI programs such as Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, and Dall-E.
This post explains what that means for you. We know it’s impossible to remove all images created by Generative AI on Pillowfort. The goal of this new policy, however, is to send a clear message that we are against the normalization of commercializing and distributing images created by Generative AI. Pillowfort stands in full support of all creatives who make Pillowfort their home. Disclaimer: The following policy was shaped in collaboration with Pillowfort Staff and international university researchers. We are aware that Artificial Intelligence is a rapidly evolving environment. This policy may require revisions in the future to adapt to the changing landscape of Generative AI.
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Why is Generative AI Banned on Pillowfort?
Our Terms of Service already prohibits copyright violations, which includes reposting other people’s artwork to Pillowfort without the artist’s permission; and because of how Generative AI draws on a database of images and text that were taken without consent from artists or writers, all Generative AI content can be considered in violation of this rule. We also had an overwhelming response from our user base urging us to take action on prohibiting Generative AI on our platform.
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How does Pillowfort define Generative AI?
As of February 9, 2024 we define Generative AI as online tools for producing material based on large data collection that is often gathered without consent or notification from the original creators.
Generative AI tools do not require skill on behalf of the user and effectively replace them in the creative process (ie - little direction or decision making taken directly from the user). Tools that assist creativity don't replace the user. This means the user can still improve their skills and refine over time.
For example: If you ask a Generative AI tool to add a lighthouse to an image, the image of a lighthouse appears in a completed state. Whereas if you used an assistive drawing tool to add a lighthouse to an image, the user decides the tools used to contribute to the creation process and how to apply them.
Examples of Tools Not Allowed on Pillowfort: Adobe Firefly* Dall-E GPT-4 Jasper Chat Lensa Midjourney Stable Diffusion Synthesia
Example of Tools Still Allowed on Pillowfort:
AI Assistant Tools (ie: Google Translate, Grammarly) VTuber Tools (ie: Live3D, Restream, VRChat) Digital Audio Editors (ie: Audacity, Garage Band) Poser & Reference Tools (ie: Poser, Blender) Graphic & Image Editors (ie: Canva, Adobe Photoshop*, Procreate, Medibang, automatic filters from phone cameras)
*While Adobe software such as Adobe Photoshop is not considered Generative AI, Adobe Firefly is fully integrated in various Adobe software and falls under our definition of Generative AI. The use of Adobe Photoshop is allowed on Pillowfort. The creation of an image in Adobe Photoshop using Adobe Firefly would be prohibited on Pillowfort.
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Can I use ethical generators?
Due to the evolving nature of Generative AI, ethical generators are not an exception.
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Can I still talk about AI?
Yes! Posts, Comments, and User Communities discussing AI are still allowed on Pillowfort.
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Can I link to or embed websites, articles, or social media posts containing Generative AI?
Yes. We do ask that you properly tag your post as “AI” and “Artificial Intelligence.”
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Can I advertise the sale of digital or virtual goods containing Generative AI?
No. Offsite Advertising of the sale of goods (digital and physical) containing Generative AI on Pillowfort is prohibited.
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How can I tell if a software I use contains Generative AI?
A general rule of thumb as a first step is you can try testing the software by turning off internet access and seeing if the tool still works. If the software says it needs to be online there’s a chance it’s using Generative AI and needs to be explored further.
You are also always welcome to contact us at moderation@pillowfort.social if you’re still unsure.
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How will this policy be enforced/detected?
Our Team has decided we are NOT using AI-based automated detection tools due to how often they provide false positives and other issues. We are applying a suite of methods sourced from international universities responding to moderating material potentially sourced from Generative AI instead.
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How do I report content containing Generative AI Material?
If you are concerned about post(s) featuring Generative AI material, please flag the post for our Site Moderation Team to conduct a thorough investigation. As a reminder, Pillowfort’s existing policy regarding callout posts applies here and harassment / brigading / etc will not be tolerated.
Any questions or clarifications regarding our Generative AI Policy can be sent to moderation@pillowfort.social.
Is anyone else on PillowFort? I know I heard about it from someone on Tumblr, but now that I’m able to create an account, I can’t remember whom. Let me know if you want to connect up there. My username is the same, and I’ll probably post about as often there as here.
Space Engine on Pillowfort Coming Soon
Just to let all of my followers know. I have received by Pillowfort login and will be playing around with setting up a Space Engine blog on there.
http://www.pillowfort.io
I will still be keeping this blog as my primary blog, and my secondary blog rabbits and shark will also be staying here.
For the time being, I am just trying Pillowfort out, with the anticipation that Tumblr may eventually go under, but until then, I am staying on here, so please don’t worry about me leaving.
My Pillowfort link is below:
Sharkspaceengine
For anyone who doesn't know what Pillowfort is, it is beta blogging site that is possibly going to be an alternative to Tumblr. The site is currently still in beta and charges $5 for a key, but that is temporary, and once the main site is up and running there will be no charge.
A Letter from Julia Baritz
To the Pillowfort Community,
Transparency from myself and my Staff is part of the foundation that makes Pillowfort so great. The news I am about to share is not easy. But it is important for you, our community, to know what is going on.
Pillowfort has always relied on the generosity of our users. We are proud to be user funded. Over the years we have been able to operate using the funds from our 2018 Kickstarter campaign, which raised over $60,000, in addition to ongoing payments and donations from you. I am extremely grateful for the support we continue to receive.
However, despite cost-cutting efforts, we have struggled to break even in revenue since 2021. The funds from the 2018 Kickstarter have been depleted to cover operating costs and to ensure our Staff receives the compensation they deserve. I will never ask my Staff to work without being compensated.
We are now at a point where Pillowfort is in danger of exhausting all current finances in the next six months if we continue the current funding/spending trajectory. This is not hyperbole. This is the unfortunate reality of what the platform is facing. If we do not change course now I will have to end contracts with our entire team soon and, eventually, Pillowfort would no longer be able to operate.
For the past two years I have not compensated myself for my work on Pillowfort. My commitment to Pillowfort is not for personal gain. I was fortunate enough in my privilege to have adequate savings to cover my own personal expenses for a while. I sacrificed what would have been my own compensation in order to ensure my third-party contractors (Staff) could be paid.
I take full responsibility for the current state of Pillowfort. It has been challenging being a first-time business owner in such turbulent times. Looking back now there are ways I would have managed things differently with the knowledge I have now. If we can recover from this, I will continue applying what I have learned these last several years to make sure we do not reach this point again.
I knew Pillowfort was going to be a difficult enterprise due to the very things that I believe make us great: we don’t have shareholders or venture-capital investments (which often leads to shifts away from a company’s primary mission as they are directed to achieve revenue and profit growth to benefit investors); we don’t compromise your privacy by selling user data to third parties; and we don’t host third-party ads that would disrupt your experience. We also pay much higher payment processing fees because we host adult content. Compared to other social media sites that have millions of dollars in corporate investments backing them, things are much harder for us.
In spite of every hurdle we face, I truly believe Pillowfort deserves to exist. I believe in Pillowfort’s mission and I am determined for this platform to succeed. I am not going to abandon this platform until every possible option is exhausted. That is why I have decided it will be necessary to initiate another, more ambitious fundraiser. Our goal will be to raise $25,000 by December 31, 2023.
This amount is based on the following: We are at risk of the IRS reclassifying Pillowfort as a hobby instead of a business because Pillowfort has not been profitable for several years. If we are reclassified as a hobby this would prohibit us from deducting expenses which will make our financial situation more dire. The $25,000 amount will make up for our existing year-to-date losses as well as cover our projected expenses (Staff Compensation & Operating costs) for the remainder of the year.
Raising this amount will also buy our staff the time needed to complete the following projects geared toward increased long-term revenue:
Finish Progressive Web App development to allow Pillowfort to reach a much broader audience on mobile platforms.
Add the ability for users to pay to promote their posts.
Add the ability for users to gift Pillowfort Premium to other users.
Once these features are in place, Pillowfort will be in a better position to bring in reliable revenue than we have been recently and will hopefully be on the road to continued self-sustainability.
If you appreciate that Pillowfort is beholden to its users instead of shareholders– if you believe in Pillowfort’s core principles of user privacy control and freedom of expression and creativity– then I ask you to consider supporting this fundraising effort.
We will post more information soon regarding rewards for reaching our goal (yes, we will be offering a profile badge to donors, and more!), so stay tuned for details. This time around we are also planning to have rewards geared toward users who help spread the word about us too. We understand that not everyone can support us financially right now.
If you can’t donate to the fundraiser there are still many ways to help us. Here are some examples:
Talk about us to your friends and family.
Write about or make a video about us. (Psst: Use #Pillowfort on other platforms like X, Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr, and Bluesky so we can find your posts!)
Invite your friends, family, and colleagues to Pillowfort using your Invitation Keys to allow them to join immediately.
I am forever grateful for your past and continued support. Thank you for taking time out of your day to read this message. Let’s work together to make Pillowfort a robust site for years to come.
Best Wishes,
Julia Baritz Founder & Lead Architect