Real art is accused of being AI sometimes. Do you really want to make more work for staff by inspecting every single image to work out if it's AI or not? They're already overworked and underappreciated for what they do for the server.
All images already need to be approved by staff. This seems like a rather nonsensical argument in this case.
Considering how unbelievably slow real artists *can* be when making art (myself included when I make images using GIMP/Photoshop), the idea of adding more wait time to image creation for assets in-game is nonsensical and only erodes the process.
Speed shouldn’t override quality or artistic integrity. Also, the notion that “waiting for art” erodes the process assumes people
need a custom image instantly, which just isn't the case. Signs and billboards are a "want" not a "need". They're not required for shops, to advertise your shop/org, or anything like that - you can easily wait a few days to get a nice piece of original art if you
really need something for your signs/billboards.
While AI art is generally not very good, some of it can be. As long as the same standards are upheld so that only good images get in, the quality of the server doesn't suffer.
When
"some" AI images are acceptable, people will test the line constantly. This encourages mediocrity and reduces the incentive for anyone to contribute original, tailored artwork. Standards become muddier and harder to enforce.
Since AI art is also so much faster to make, this will easily create
more work for staff, than if AI content is outright banned. AI art is easy to flood the system with, leading to many more submissions that staff have to comb through just to find a few acceptable ones.
"harmful to the environment" - So is you using your PC/Laptop to run Gmod. So are tea bags, laundry detergent, driving, etc. So unless you're going to give up tea, never wash your clothes and stop driving (while never powering on an electric device again) then this is a non-point to make.
This is a poor argument considering that 128 players pulling 100W to play would use 12.8kWh, which is roughly like charging 1000 phones an hour. So in the grand scheme of things, compared to playing here, it really means nothing.
False equivalence. Just because many things are harmful doesn’t mean we should ignore additional, avoidable harms.
"detrimental to real artists" - No it's not. If your own argument is to be believed that AI is cringe, then it pales in comparison to real artists who are then providing a superior service.
AI-generated art often mimics styles of real artists without credit or compensation. It dilutes the value of creative work by offering a cheap, easily accessible alternative that looks “good enough” to the untrained eye, which undermines commissions and community artists that could otherwise contribute meaningfully.
i think useing AI will save your time and save more power than you will use to make photo
The energy used to create an AI-generated image is concentrated in large GPU data centers running intensive models, which are far beyond the wattage of a local Photoshop or GIMP session.
An artist working on a PC draws minimal incremental power and typically uses hardware already in operation for daily tasks. AI art, on the other hand, introduces extra energy costs per use, especially when repeatedly prompting for "good-enough" results.
Also, yes, it’s
faster, but faster doesn't mean
better.
i mean i think you made this suggestion for your own benefit so people order from you ?
This is just a personal attack, not a real argument, and is deflection from the actual topic at hand. Accusing someone of self-interest does not invalidate the concerns they raise.
TL;DR
AI-generated images may be fast, but they undermine quality, artistic integrity, and immersion. Their ease of use encourages mediocrity, floods staff with low-effort submissions, and dilutes the value of real artists’ work. Claims about energy use and convenience ignore the broader impact and aren’t valid reasons to lower standards. Accusations of self-interest don’t address the actual concerns being raised.
Signs are a luxury, not a necessity, and we should prioritize creativity over shortcuts.
