The last couple years have been the biggest upheaval in the field for decades. While it’s acceptable, within limits, to express frustration towards circumstance or technology, it’s not acceptable to direct that behavior towards individuals whether they be members of the community or not. Other people can’t be your punching bags and Lobsters can’t be your boxing ring.

Thanks for sharing this perspective. I consider myself quite skeptical of AI and share many of the ethical concerns raised here. But the negativity directed at certain people and projects has sometimes felt more like a witch hunt. I’ve increasingly felt that the atmosphere in this community was becoming toxic, and that’s not the kind of environment a garden party should foster :).

The changes look good. Keep up the good work and thanks for moderating this garden party.

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