Let's talk about X real quick
Heyo!
So I don't like sandbagging new packs that come out, but this is important to talk about.
I've attached two pics, one is the version I posted to X, one is a different version that is still fully "worked up" through all the upscaling and editing I normally do to a pic. I've been experimenting a lot to see what the new algo on X tolerates. And the steamy Sabine red riding hood pic is how far I had to take post processing to get the pic through without any flags.
On one hand, it's a beautiful pic. On the other, I get that the details of Sabine's skin being obfuscated by steam and blur isn't ideal for a lot of you. And that's ok! It sucks that the new algo is so strict and I had to break up the details so much for it to pass muster with the new algo.
I had to darken the image, then I made Sabine's eyes glow so they would standout more in the steam. I had to add a lot of stream rising off the water. Which, in turn, made me change the background to more of an onsen for it to make more sense. I had to do a tilt shift, which is a gradient blur from the top right to the bottom left to blur out her butt details a bit for the algo. After all that, had to add a noise filter over it all before it passed.
I don't neccassarily mind the time just post processing like that takes? I'm limit testing right now and if I'm being honest I like flexing my photoshop abilities against everyone else in AI land is isn't going to be at the same proficiency and so just has to deal with the algo not being able to do anything about it. xP
But, it presents an issue where you guys won't always see what I originally intended a pic to be. Again, this is an edge case because I like the end product with the steam and onsen more, but that isn't always the case. So I suppose my question is should I just start uploading both versions of pics I make to the upscale packs? One I intended, and then the one I had to make a bunch of further edits to make it so X wouldn't flag it. I don't have an issue doing that, I save every step of my editing process from start to finish for every pic. But I just don't want to blow you guys up with multi-versions of every single pic. It won't be every pic, cause not every pic I make is a thong in a pool lol. But on the spiciers ones, would you guys appreciate both versions in the upscale packs I post?
And I just want to apologize for posting less on X lately. Like I said, I'm experimenting, practicing, limit testing what I need to do in order to keep posting as I always have. As much as it sucks, complaining about the changes does nothing. I'm in a unique position where I'm already good at editing and I can take advantage of my ability to stylize things in order to keep posting sultry style pics without tripping filters. So I need to keep at it and see what the new breakpoints are for getting flagged.
And I suppose that's it. Just a quick aside about the changes to X and what I'm doing to deal with it. : ) This does not effect the weekly NSFW packs at all btw. Those will continue to be what they've always been as I don't post those to X. (Other than a few pics here and there as a preview.)
Comments (9)
Both is cool
Both versions are nice. For the NSFW you post here, can you make the chest area more transparent with no bras? I think it would make the image more sexy. Please try? :]
As with others, I like both pics for obvious reasons. But if it ends up being more of a hassle, stick with what you intended. :)
I'm cool with getting both versions. The algorithms are so weird. Seems like it punishes you for making a post promoting yourself but if you make a plain post and the reply to it they're cool with it. Except for the special favorites that can do whatever they want.
I'd also like to see both, first to appreciate the art you've made and secondly I don't really have a Twitter account so those would kinda just go under the radar for me so if you end up continuing this I'd absolutely like to see both versions but if it becomes too much work and it's draining you don't feel pressured to keep it up.
I wouldn’t be against seeing both versions in packs. I see it as more options for wallpapers. 😁
Well. This question is a no brainer for me. Of course I would like to see both versions of every pic. It’s not only a way to appreciate your efforts, and a way to make those extra hours you put on an image to be ever worthier, but honestly also an excellent learning experience. I’ve already done this with a couple of posts, and I totally expect to keep doing it. Maybe it’s feeding more data to the X algo beast, but maybe, just maybe, also a warning touch to X staff. 🤷🏼♂️
No need to apologize, you’re doing the best you can while trying to avoid the dumbass restrictions in place. I’m also in agreement with the others who say to seeing both pics. Reason: seeing the current double shot of Sabine side by side it’s kind of like that “ooooh who’s behind the steam/clouds” and then “bam!” You get the full original intended image as a reward for the person “getting closer” But it does mean that it requires you to work on the images a lot longer than you originally planned on, so while it may be a good idea, I doubt any of us here would want to see you work yourself into a zombie/tired like state.
I wouldn't mind seeing both pics in the packs.