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From the "X" Files


X's DDG Update



It's been about 7 or 8 weeks since I've returned to the Deep Dream Generator to create at, so I thought I'd write a quick blurb to report how it's been going for me...

My apologies.

I know it's been several weeks since I've added anything to my X-Files, and I know I've even mentioned to a few folks that I was preparing an article about the AI Upscaler at DDG, but I've been very BUSY. Busy creating images, of course!

Since returning to DDG in a full time capacity to create at, I've been like a kid in a candy store, or maybe more like a kid with a new toy. And I've been *trying* to keep up with my ever regenerating energy points, (you know, so I can say I'm getting my money's worth with my paid account), but to be honest, I'm having an issue using all the points up!

That's a great thing! I was concerned that my $9.00/month account wouldn't be enough, but it turns out that it's more than enough for me, and VERY economical, which is what I was looking for.

Since returning I've been OBSESSED with the AI Upscaler. So much so, I haven't even had the chance to start playing with the different models at DDG yet! YES, I will eventually get around to writing my article about it here, but that'll have to wait until I can find the time to stop playing with it!

I've been using it to 'update' many of my older AI creations, (something I've been planning on doing eventually pretty much since I started using AI). I've also been feeding old digital drawings of mine into it, and using it to create entirely new images as well. Best of all, the way I've been using it is very ineXpensive.

I've even been brave and published a few of my creations publicly at the site, but being penelized for not sharing my prompts still unfortunately totally ticks me off. My desire to show off my artwork at DDG is completely crushed by their whacky algorithm, which shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who knows me.

And speaking of which, now that I'm back at the site so often, I have noticed a HUGE decrease in the images being published publicly there compared to when I left the site over a year ago. When I left, the numbers were already falling, but now they are WAY DOWN compared to what they used to be.

Of course everyone, eXcept for the DDG gods themselves - it appears, knows that people are leaving the site in droves because of the popularity algorithm. I guess I shouldn't say 'leaving', as perhaps there are many people working behind the scenes like I tend to do and just aren't publishing anything, but it certainly appears like they've left the site.

But all that aside, I've been really enjoying my creative return to Deep Dreams, and I intend to keep creating there. It really is a great site that creates great images, and what's left of the community are still great people! I'll try to occasionally publish something there still when I feel I'm up to the irritation involved when doing so.

Anyway, just wanted to add this note so folks will know I haven't dropped off the earth! I'll be getting back to my X-Files soon enough, (I think), and I have several things to share when I do ; )

So until then, happy creating to you!

"X"

January 24, 2025