About DreamUp and protection against AI
Hello all! Long time no see.
There are some confusion going around about this article. I'll try to help a bit for what I've gathered from the staff.
About DreamUp
DreamUp is an image-generation tool (an AI) able to generate images from prompts. It uses images from datasets to "learn" how to draw, reusing parts or style of images to create new ones.
First thing to know is that...
DeviantArt did not, does not, and will not use deviations submitted to DeviantArt to add to third-party AI models or training sets, or on DreamUp itself.
Meaning your art will not automatically be used for DreamUp. DreamUp is actually using a third party dataset, not the DeviantArt database.
DreamUp makes use of Stable Diffusion, a third-party AI model trained on image datasets gathered by LAION from across the internet.
But if you've submitted your art on other sites, it's not impossible that your art might be in the LAION datasets or any other dataset used by other AI.
About the Protection Against AI
As for the new protections to let you tell third party datasets not to use your art for AI, it's not to opt out of DreamUp (since it doesn't use the art on DA) but to opt out of other datasets.
⚠️ UPDATE: All submitted are are now flagged by default!
When you submit a new deviation (or update an old one), you have a new (hard to find) check box to flag your art against AI.
There is also a brand new setting you can use to activate this protection on all your existing deviations. It's in your Account Settings, under the General tab.
Please note that right now, this feature will not tick the box in the submission page. The team will fix that later. ⚠️ UPDATE: It has been fixed
You can also ask DeviantArt to prevent DreamUp from using your style by filling this form. This is a manual process to protect your username and can work only if your username is not a common word.
Artists who meet the criteria in our manual human review of applicants will be able to request an opt out of their username along with several desired pseudonyms linked to them be unavailable for use in DreamUp prompts.
Note that I personally do not approve of AI in general. This article is not to promote DreamUp but to try to clear up the confusion a bit. I will not use DreamUp or promote the activities using DreamUp.
Angels Without Wings May 2021
AWWs for Mai 2021
Who Are Angels Without Wings?
They Are Those Fellow Deviants:
Who act Unselfishly and are Humble by Nature
Who more or less Regularly Feature Other Deviants
Who Willingly Offer Tips, Hints and Helpful Comments
Who Answer a Fair Amount of the Comments They Receive
Who Give Kind and/or Uplifting Words When and Where it is Needed
Who Feature and Promote Projects, as well as Contests and Challenges
Encourage or Otherwise Assist Deviants Who Need Support/Help
Who Give Fair and Helpful Critiques (whether official or not)
As Well As Doing Whatever Else is Helpful, Kind and Supportive
Each Edition of Angels Without Wings will Honor Very Special Deviants with a Pair of Wings in a Feature Journal by RTNightmare and her Gangstas of love (in alphabetical order):
BonzaiRen, Dieffi, Felizias, MEPArtz, shutterkittyy, Stygma, suezn, TheStockWarehouse, Tigles1Artistry, WDWParksGal
On Hiatus: PaMonk
Mai 2021 Recipients
All New Angels May Display This Stamp on Their Personal DeviantArt Page!
Queen-Kitty Suggested by RTNightmare
"This deviant is a long-time CV for photography. During all the times I've spoken to them, they have been nothing but kind and helpful. Their contributions to the photography community are immense, spanning years of work beyond their volunteer station. I'm shocked they hadn't been nominated yet."
She is an admin for 8 groups:
seniormentors, Curation, AdvisoryBoard, DA-Fashion, CRPhotography, projecteducate, communityrelations, Fashion-Romanticism
barananduen Suggested by RTNightmare
"A new senior who does beautiful work and spends a lot of their time spreading positivity. They even have some super helpful tips on their front page. If that's not welcoming, I don't know what is."
She is an admin for 3 groups: projecteducate, Project-Expose, VideoGames-Galore
Please Remember!
Angels-And-Gangstas is always in need of nominations for new Angels Without Wings.
If you know any deserving Deviants who meet the criteria at the top of this journal, please tell us!
Simply Note our group Angels-And-Gangstas or the Founder RTNightmare with ‘AWW Suggestion’ as the subject, along with four or five (or more) sentences telling us why the Deviant deserves to earn his/her Wings (This is very important, since it will be the text that will go in the Award if your suggested person gets selected).
Please check to make sure your suggested nominee was not awarded already, you can find the list of already Awarded Angels in the following journal: AWW PRIZE WINNER (new edition).
If you do suggest, please have a look to make sure the nominees good deeds are visible for everyone visiting their pages!! Everyone needs to clearly see why the person deserves his/her Award. And please remember to write at least four sentences as to why you suggested this deviant.
Angels Without Wings April 2021
AWWs for April 2021
Who Are Angels Without Wings?
They Are Those Fellow Deviants:
Who act Unselfishly and are Humble by Nature
Who more or less Regularly Feature Other Deviants
Who Willingly Offer Tips, Hints and Helpful Comments
Who Answer a Fair Amount of the Comments They Receive
Who Give Kind and/or Uplifting Words When and Where it is Needed
Who Feature and Promote Projects, as well as Contests and Challenges
Encourage or Otherwise Assist Deviants Who Need Support/Help
Who Give Fair and Helpful Critiques (whether official or not)
As Well As Doing Whatever Else is Helpful, Kind and Supportive
Each Edition of Angels Without Wings will Honor Very Special Deviants with a Pair of Wings in a Feature Journal by RTNightmare and her Gangstas of love (in alphabetical order):
BonzaiRen, Dieffi, Felizias, MEPArtz, shutterkittyy, Stygma, TheStockWarehouse, Tigles1Artistry, WDWParksGal
On Hiatus: PaMonk
April 2021 Recipients
All New Angels May Display This Stamp on Their Personal DeviantArt Page!
BeatryczeNowicka Suggested by Dieffi
"The most important attribute to become a candidate for the award Angels Without Wings is in my view the willingness to support other artists on dA by creating features to show their art. Since a longer time I have watched my friend Beata BeatryczeNowicka, a very kind Polish lady, who is showing us very often and constant wonderful journals with the title "Eclipse art feature". Here she has collected awesome art, ordered by photo, traditional or digital. And she commenting very often and kind and is giving favourites. So I think she deserved this award and I want to suggest her for AWW! I think she deserved more popularity and attention for her tireless and diligent input!"
She is a member of 3 groups: Life-scenery, DeviantLounge, Special-Groups
Iduna-Haya Suggested by RTNightmare
"This is a deviant who deserves an award and then some for just how often I've seen them contributing to the community. Between their work at projecteducate and their general presence, they are a shoo-in for the AWW Award."
She is a member/admin of 4 known groups: projecteducate, Enjoy-Arts, Project-Expose, Environment-Art
Please Remember!
Angels-And-Gangstas is always in need of nominations for new Angels Without Wings.
If you know any deserving Deviants who meet the criteria at the top of this journal, please tell us!
Simply Note our group Angels-And-Gangstas or the Founder RTNightmare with ‘AWW Suggestion’ as the subject, along with four or five (or more) sentences telling us why the Deviant deserves to earn his/her Wings (This is very important, since it will be the text that will go in the Award if your suggested person gets selected).
Please check to make sure your suggested nominee was not awarded already, you can find the list of already Awarded Angels in the following journal: AWW PRIZE WINNER (new edition).
If you do suggest, please have a look to make sure the nominees good deeds are visible for everyone visiting their pages!! Everyone needs to clearly see why the person deserves his/her Award. And please remember to write at least four sentences as to why you suggested this deviant.
Angels Without Wings March 2021
AWWs for March 2021
Who Are Angels Without Wings?
They Are Those Fellow Deviants:
Who act Unselfishly and are Humble by Nature
Who more or less Regularly Feature Other Deviants
Who Willingly Offer Tips, Hints and Helpful Comments
Who Answer a Fair Amount of the Comments They Receive
Who Give Kind and/or Uplifting Words When and Where it is Needed
Who Feature and Promote Projects, as well as Contests and Challenges
Encourage or Otherwise Assist Deviants Who Need Support/Help
Who Give Fair and Helpful Critiques (whether official or not)
As Well As Doing Whatever Else is Helpful, Kind and Supportive
Each Edition of Angels Without Wings will Honor Very Special Deviants with a Pair of Wings in a Feature Journal by RTNightmare and her Gangstas of love (in alphabetical order):
BonzaiRen, Dieffi, Felizias, MEPArtz, shutterkittyy, Stygma, suezn, TheStockWarehouse, Tigles1Artistry, WDWParksGal
On Hiatus: PaMonk
March 2021 Recipients
All New Angels May Display This Stamp on Their Personal DeviantArt Page!
Erdbeerstern Suggested by RTNightmare
"From contests to features, this deviant does it all. Want to have a casual discussion or get an opinion? They are there to answer. It's hard to find deviants who are popular and respond. I actually thought this deviant was a senior before they became one. XD That says a lot about how great their character is."
She is a member of 505 groups, which includes being an admin for these groups:
devPREMIUM, Artistle, Photos-from-Germany, projecteducate, dA-Metro, Through-out-into
drachenmagier Suggested by RTNightmare
"A senior and Deviousness Award recipient who should have been a AWW a while ago. They are known for their art and community spirit, helping other deviants in the comments and doing their best to answer questions. Their art is absolutely gorgeous, too. What's not to love?"
drachenmagier's groups are unknown. However, they are an active member of DeviantArt and can often be found commenting and replying to various team blog entries.
Please Remember!
Angels-And-Gangstas is always in need of nominations for new Angels Without Wings.
If you know any deserving Deviants who meet the criteria at the top of this journal, please tell us!
Simply Note our group Angels-And-Gangstas or the Founder RTNightmare with ‘AWW Suggestion’ as the subject, along with four or five (or more) sentences telling us why the Deviant deserves to earn his/her Wings (This is very important, since it will be the text that will go in the Award if your suggested person gets selected).
Please check to make sure your suggested nominee was not awarded already, you can find the list of already Awarded Angels in the following journal: AWW PRIZE WINNER (new edition).
If you do suggest, please have a look to make sure the nominees good deeds are visible for everyone visiting their pages!! Everyone needs to clearly see why the person deserves his/her Award. And please remember to write at least four sentences as to why you suggested this deviant.
Charmie MYO Event and Eclipse Bug
Eclipse Bug: These days, people who use "Watch" and not the side bar can't see status posts. The staff is aware of the problem and is looking into it.
This is my first Charmie (Gareth says hello!):
Masterlist: 151 Charmies are a semi-open species by Dracononite
They have a MYO event right now and you can make your own Charmie (and even more than one!)
They have a group and a ToyHouse world.
