‘Being a Slut Really Means You Are Untouchable’: On Shame, Power and the Reclamation of Words

‘Building Each Other Up Allows Our Communities to Build Us Up’: Why Gatekeeping Destroys Our Own Creative Potential
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‘Building Each Other Up Allows Our Communities to Build Us Up’: Why Gatekeeping Destroys Our Own Creative Potential

I’ve found that the energy you put out comes back in your direction, one way or another. This may seem counterintuitive as you’d assume that the more people aware of an opportunity, the lower your chance of obtaining it. Instead, consider that you are first to uncover an opportunity and rather than silently applying, you share widely. This community-oriented action will create avenues for new and alternative opportunities, and others will start to share with you when similar options appear in their circles…

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It’s Time to Regain Power Over Digital Representation: A Look at AI ‘Art’ Generators and Predatory Image-Making
Commentary Megan Willis Commentary Megan Willis

It’s Time to Regain Power Over Digital Representation: A Look at AI ‘Art’ Generators and Predatory Image-Making

Midjourney is a popular AI image generator. While exploring their public prompt threads, it doesn’t take long before sexualised, whitewashed and infantilised images emerge in endless streams. Created by users with names like Tom, Josh, Robert (…you get the idea), this is a breeding ground for men’s fetishes…

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