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On the last blog I wrote about this topic called "AI is of the Devil? Real talk", I speak of the stigma against artists using AI-generated art for social media posts (as they should be used). Critics trash it, deem it as laziness, and dismiss it as a tool of talentless people, or stealing success from 'real' artists. Not necessarily true, of course. I’ve been crankin’ out my own tunes and crafting my own art since way before AI was even a twinkle in some tech geek’s eye. But yo—what if we could make life way easier for artists like me? Instead of grindin’ away for hours just to post some fire on social media—only to get, what, 15 views on X? Major bummer.
What if AI could actually be our turbo boost—helpin’ us tell rad stories, slash video production time, and crank out killer visuals without blowin’ cash on overpriced stock photos? No more begging artists for permission just to share cool art either. Nah, man, I’m all in! So, I fired up the neon-soaked AI generator and got to work—because if I’m gonna make synthwave bangers, my visuals better look like they just stepped out of a VHS dream sequence.
And hey, if the AI ever does take over, at least it'll do it with totally rad 80s aesthetics. 🤖😎
So, what could possibly go wrong? Well... turns out... everybody's got an opinion on it.
It goes like this:
I guarantee you, AI can't create a replica of me either.
And you wanna tell me I'm not a REAL artist for sharing my neon-soaked synthwave AI art? Broad assumption. But go ahead. This project is ongoing for future live videos. So keep talkin'.
I can see it now... people coming under this and telling me it's AI-generated and calling for the censorship of it on YouTube. What a time to be alive:
Well... I'm not sure it's going to be received very well seeing some of the responses that I'm getting from people over an AI art backdrop on my video. New upcoming platforms such as "Neptune" and mainstream Synthwave groups on FB have banned the use of AI art expression. Why???
We artists not only like to create our own art, but to easily share ideas, connect, and discuss topics on social media without spending hours on hundreds of art pieces.
Btw, I don't sell AI art. I sell my OWN art! Big difference between claiming something to be your own that wasn't created by you and creating your own work to make a profit off of. You can't copyright AI art or AI music. AI is to be used as a tool, not a replacement.
There’s something wild about the way people react to AI-generated visuals. You’d think I committed a crime just by using AI art to enhance my synthwave experience on YouTube. Heck, even Matt Walsh had to put in his two cents about how 'bad' AI art is (He did the same about Anime, OTAKU fan here). Every time I upload a video—packed with deep, meaningful topics, motivation, faith, and a serious aesthetic—I still get hit with comments like:
((This video is created almost entirely by AI. It's creepy!))
((“Nice AI.”))
((“This is some AI-type shit.”))
Oh, you don’t like my neon-soaked AI visuals on social media? Wild idea—don’t look at ‘em! 🤯
Not a real artist? Buddy, I was makin’ art before you OR AI even existed. Meanwhile, you're out here rage-scrolling like AI personally stole your lunch money. Keep talkin’—I’ll just be over here, letting my cyberpunk synth dreams light up the timeline while you type furiously in Comic Sans. 😎💾
((“Why AI?”))
And my question is: Why not? And why do you care so much?
((Because AI is killing the internet.))
Let’s get something straight—AI isn’t replacing the soul of artistry; it’s a tool, just like Photoshop, 3D rendering software, and digital brushes. The fact that people fixate on the tool rather than the message of my videos is mind-boggling. My content isn’t just about the visuals; it’s about inspiration, about blending synthwave nostalgia with motivation and faith. And guess what? The visuals help tell the story.
The Lazy Argument is Just... Lazy
One of the biggest criticisms I hear is that using AI art is “lazy.”
Btw, this video above wasn't mashed together by AI. The logo was 3D modeled, the name was created in Gimp, and the song title was made with CANVA. The song was composed by me, even before AI ever was. The only thing is that the backdrop was made with AI. That's all it takes for someone to sneer at your well thought out video on YouTube: (("Oh, that's AI."))
Alright, dudes and dudettes, let’s set the record straight—creating a high-quality video that fuses music, storytelling, and raw emotion ain’t some push-button magic trick. It takes serious effort to plan, craft, and edit these bad boys. AI doesn’t just roll in like some kind of futuristic wizard and do all the work for me. Nope! It’s a process, it’s an artistic choice, and it still takes mad skill and creative vision to bring these tunes to life.
So, here’s the deal—I'm totally axing all AI hate comments from my YouTube, FB, and TikTok. If you’re not here to vibe with some radical 80s-inspired jams, then it’s time to moonwalk your way stage left, my friend. No gnarly negativity allowed! Keep your AI takes to yourself—or don’t, ‘cause they’re just gonna get filtered out anyway.
So, if you're down with the neon glow, the synthwave flow, and a little artistic respect—welcome to the party! Cowabunga, baby! 🤘😎🌴
Why so much hate for the visuals?
Man, I’m totally diggin’ AI. A lotta people are freakin’ out over it, but c’mon—this tech ain’t goin’ anywhere. Might as well hop on the neon-lit highway instead of cryin’ in the breakdown lane.
Kinda reminds me of when CGI rolled in and sent stop-motion packin’ at ILM. Times change, dude. Adapt or be a Betamax in a streaming world.
But hey, I’m an artist—I crank out 80s-inspired jams in my DAW, write my own tunes, and make vids about Synthwave, motivation, and faith. I use Spectra, Gimp, Canva, Blender 3D, and UE5 to create my neon-lit games and visuals. AI? Just another slick tool in my cyberpunk utility belt. 🤖😎
If there’s a faster way to execute a creative vision without compromising quality, why not use it? Why make things harder just to prove some outdated point about “real artistry”?
Does the Bible Say ‘Thou Shalt Not Use Technology’?
To those who want to argue from a moral standpoint—where in God’s Word does it say I can’t use technology to create art? If we followed that logic, we’d all still be chiseling on stone tablets. Innovation isn’t the enemy of faith; it’s an opportunity to reach more people, to inspire in new ways, and to create something meaningful in the digital age.
The Real Problem: Art Gatekeeping
Let’s address the deeper issue here—gatekeeping. There’s a certain crowd that thinks “real art” must be made a certain way, by hand, with traditional methods, or it doesn’t count. That’s like saying digital photography isn’t real photography because it’s not film. Or that electronic music isn’t real music because it doesn’t use a traditional band.
The reality?
AI-generated visuals in my videos aren’t taking anything away from artists.
I’m not selling AI art. I’m not undercutting painters or illustrators. I’m using AI art exactly as it was meant to be used—for social media, for storytelling, and for creative expression. And believe it or not, I do this stuff for free. Crazy I know.
So, what exactly is being “stolen” here? Nothing.
And if you must know why...
Let me tell you about how AI Set Me Free!
The first time I got a death threat over sharing art, I thought it was a joke. It wasn’t.
One day, I posted something on my Steampunk page—something that rubbed one self-appointed gatekeeper the wrong way. Next thing I knew, I was public enemy number one. She dragged my name through the mud, sicced her followers on me, and overnight, I had over a hundred people trying to get me banned from every platform imaginable.
The accusations? That I was "stealing" art by sharing it—something people did all the time, something I had done purely to celebrate the artists, never to claim credit. But logic didn’t matter. A mob had formed, and they were out for blood. One guy even threatened to sue me, convinced by the lies spread about me. All because someone decided I deserved to be erased.
I was done. The Steampunk community had been hijacked by the outrage brigade, and I wanted no part of it. But walking away meant finding something new—something that actually fit my vibe. That’s when I turned to the 80s.
It wasn’t just nostalgia; it was home. I was born in the 80s. I lived for the neon lights, the synth-driven soundtracks, the electric dream of a future that never was. My website was already glowing in neon, my music already drenched in retro vibes. It was like stepping into the world I was meant to create.
And then AI came along.
For the first time, I could share the art I loved without the risk of another witch hunt. No accusations, no threats, no self-righteous critics demanding I take down something I never claimed as mine in the first place. AI gave me freedom—freedom to create, to share, to bring my vision to life without fear of someone twisting the narrative against me.
So before you sneer, before you judge, before you assume you know my reasons—ask yourself: do you actually know my story? Or are you just another voice in the mob, ready to tear someone down without ever asking why?
If You Don’t Like It, Move On!
Art is subjective. I get that. Not everyone will dig my style, and that’s cool. But here’s the thing—if you don’t like it, just keep scrolling. No one is forcing you to consume content that doesn’t align with your tastes. There’s no need to be rude, condescending, or dismissive to artists who use AI as part of their creative process.
And let’s be real:
If the only thing you can contribute to the conversation is, ((“That’s AI,”)) you’re missing the entire point of my content.
And for that reason, I am blocking all AI comments from my videos! Get a life, dudes!
My videos are about motivation, faith, and the synthwave aesthetic—something much bigger than the method used to create the visuals.
The Bottom Line
AI is here to stay. Creators will continue to use it to enhance their work, just like every other technological advancement in the history of art. And the artists who embrace new tools will be the ones shaping the future, while the gatekeepers will be left behind, clinging to an outdated sense of artistic superiority.
So, lighten up, my dudes. Let creators create. And for the love of all things neon, lay off my synthwave AI visuals, alright. I’ll use it to illustrate stories, present ideas, connect with others, and share it however I want.
You do you, and I’ll do me. Cowabunga, baby. 🕶️✨
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