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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Happy to see a lot of the same considerations about AI that I have are also being thought of by VRC. I think their post highlights the complexity from a user, creator, and business standpoint. I'm really hoping that we all think very deeply about what allowing AI means for the future of VRC #VRChat

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Anybody familiar with videotxl and have an hour of free time this afternoon?

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

but how you cook a grilled cheese is categorically different than how you make a melt

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

tldr; Tagging doesnt solve the problem and, in fact, creates a few more that we could be faced with. Here is a paraphrase of one example: 'Right now, AI content is a disappointing, quiet part of the community. When you add tags, you greenlight AI to be used across every world.'

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#1 laurasaurus rex fan @laurenipsum.net · 29/09/2026

i cant help it its a medical condition called having too much swag

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

first time on bsky in a week. What happened

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CTRLR @ctrlr-exp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Remote Version Reboot: OCT 17 Reinitialization Code: 5HA-.DA-0EV

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

IRL normal maps are so good

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

psychologically, what makes a clown want to engage in a humiliation ritual by saying the least inspiring phrases possible before they hit the big, red voluntary eject button and spend 6 months crying into the void about how they dont even know why their clown car has that button in the first place?

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

wouldnt this be bad for devs who worked hard on the game. I'm no Rockstar fan, myself, but theres probably at least some people doing good things there

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Ministry Promotions @ministrypromotions.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Magic Land Entertainment presents: Conduit! A IRL/VR portal experience happening Sunday, September 13th. Come meet people on the other side! Link to doors down below

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

im really trying to get hipdut pilled

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Upvoted and commented. I think the real issues start to arise when there aren't clear lines about what is AI versus not. Just models? What about vibe coding your scripts? What if you unknowingly use store assets that were generated with AI? How would you tell? How would you police it?

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

red 40 to make it look like a greater potion of healing

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

srry i havent been around bodycam

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

good remix :D yoinked from hypedit

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

longing *flashing lights warning*

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Very realistic! Are there any reflection probes in this scene?

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

For anyone wondering how you beat big data, reduce how much they can take from you.

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Not only do people lose their sense of connection, but they lose their sense of self, time, reason, and capability. Social media mutes the creativity of mankind and fosters zones of repetitive thinking which causes psychosis. Again, intuitively, it makes sense but people cant escape

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Agree. Ive had this intuition since MySpace first came out. Now, I think its easier to see the downside in social media because radical algorithms annexing people's common sense away. I have to fact check my friends probably 9 times a week because of false shit they tell me from the internet.

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

who could have guessed that lowering the barrier to entry for 7 billion social primates would be a bad thing for them

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

porting in csam is wild @dtupper.com if ever there was a need for trust and safety to be swift about something, this just might be it

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Nox Vitae @noxvitae.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

it's been a long time in preparation, we're so happy to drop our DJ lineup for our 12 hour event on Aug 22. We look forward to making a splash with you in just a week! 🩷

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

On a closing note, these posts about it being a nothing burger are not surprisingly the truth. The problem is getting small while others grow on different platforms. If your passion is helping to call out the problem, you need to go to where it is MOST relevant. (10/10)

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The simple fact that an attempt at investigating more stories surrounding Discord isn't Brandon's full MO is really disappointing. In his eyes, the reason why age verification is on VRChat is because of his efforts. Why not try to affect other platforms who need it? (9/?)

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I would like to see all of those things culminate for an investigation on a platform that are highly impacted by the subject matter, Discord, which is effectively a grooming homebase because it doesnt even use age verification at all. (8/?)

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

There needs to be a meaningful impacted audience. Essentially what that last point means is that this type of content is obviously higher level and viewed by adults but VRChat is already a platform where adults make up about 70% of the user base. The problem is dwindling and the address is too (7/?)

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

In order for me to trust, let alone care, what the video is about, there needs to be cleaner investigations that dont involve heresy from someone who could assume any background they tell the content creator. There needs to be a greater call to action. (6/?)

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Now, as the viewer, I'm left with the overarching question of, "What are Brandon's actual motives here?" There is a lack of honesty in the reporting that instantly detracts from larger points. Given the media environment everyone is in, this makes me distrust the creator of the content more (5/?)

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

On the flip side of the argument, communities now have a ton of tools to moderate so that they remain safe. Capturing video of an adult space where adult things happen fails to show the truth which is that it isnt happening publicly. That, I feel, is unethical reporting. (4/?)

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The point that, in all of these videos, isnt really being made is that marketing is like a conveyor belt of interest so if youre marketing for anyone (which includes children) to enter a primarily adult space, thats not very ethical. (3/?)

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

As a viewer, we get the issue but how it is portrayed is far more important. I understand that less than professional acts occur by users and I would like to see marketing efforts change to at least somewhat reflect that (2/?)

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Bleak @bleakvrc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Some points are good but all the methods are bad. Depending on where some of the live recordings are taking place, its a crime to record without two party consent meaning that posting the video could potentially be dissemination of illegal content. This is just one example (1/?)

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Clyde Machine @clydemachine.com · 10/08/2026

In a world without third places and people being further pushed to online-only interactions with the outside world for cultural and intellectual connections, the "you are the average of your five closest friends" begins to include streamers and influencers. Echo chamber to the max.

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