AI generated models flooding the website

[Zammer3D]

Welcome to the forum, xxduffyxx.

@FraserNoble

If I use AI or take an image made by someone else’s LLM and make it into a Hueforge image…*… I had to use multiple software programs to make it?

That makes it sound so easy. Because it is. It takes about ten minutes max to make a hueforge.

*should it be unavailable

No, but you shouldn’t be getting the same or more points than models that take designers dozens of hours and KGs of filament to test. Hueforge is cool, and there should indeed be a place to share it, but it does not (imo) deserve the same level of recognition and rewards.

@FraserNoble

It’s only a matter of time before it becomes much easier as AI is not going anywhere.

Once Hueforge embeds AI into their platform, it will be that much easier. The only reason it isn’t much of a difference is it’s already insanely easy.

But also, this thread is not about hueforge. I believe thread is about AI generated cover images

[PrinterMcgee]

@Johnny_Bit

and if I’m not mistaken are you xxduffyxx?

Good catch, I didn’t even notice it.

https://makerworld.com/en/@FraserNoble
https://makerworld.com/en/@xxduffyxx

@FraserNoble

@xxduffyxx

[Froggydog10]

You can disable the public displaying, but I do agree, without a student account, it is a lot of money.

[Zammer3D]

@Froggydog10

You can disable the public displaying

Not unless you pay though.

[DWdesigns]

Speaking of AI, here’s an AI generated cartoon. Hope it helps to take off some tension

[Froggydog10]

Oh, how do you know so much about Onshape?

[Square3D]

I think that anyone in the CAD world has already gone through onshape but found that the “public” stuff is not worth it.

[Froggydog10]

Exactly, the public is boring unless you find some super-famous YouTubers model.

[Square3D]

Teaching Tech has lots of public models there. He uses it all the time. But for some people, having private projects is the way to go. Onshape is good, but that privacy thing…hmmm…

[Don_Manfredo]

For me it also looks like these people that has fancy pictures (rendered … nothing against this, it is an art and looks beautiful … no question). But they print the modell in coars layers and sometimes you can guess it is scaled down to may 25% to noit spend time and filament on the printed stuff. Ans these teams (?) have all very similar models. And some make Copyright takedowns - for me I uplaoded a ribbed cup with a cup holder because the claimer said I used his mdoel. I did not I modeled something similar in Fusion 360.
At least in Europa you would have to have a so called “Gebrauchsmuster” (which is an uncheck patent for a form or coposition, where the exact measures have to be copied, or the color to math for e.g. Magenta). Everything else is secured by the copyright for the exact mdoel. A idea you can not patent and usually it is no clever. Good people make good design, bad can copy but they can not design good things on demand. This I see daily for architects and designers. Those how like to have a Gebrauchsmsuter on something studpid simple are usually the bad ones. Others made a brand out of their work, they need no IP claims.
The same you could generate a lot of things (vases, cups, spools eg.). At least I do mark this as a remix and I am fine with this. This does not mean it is less important to find the proper dimensions and settings. It is just an other way. AI is somethign similar, but the question is who should the copyright granted , like for the generator to the AI?

[Square3D]

This is what i mean about toxicity about this guy. I don’t care at all, it’s the same cr@ppy design with a ponty tip on top. The worst thing is that he had to call me out just like a child… Honestly, i don’t know what @MakerWorld wants with this guy. Scamming people into patreon, deceiving people (until 2 days ago) with his ai generated images that didn’t correspond to the printed model, and much more that in time it has to come out.

AI-nto the Moon Succulent Vase by Deltaprints

Creating this vase wasn’t an easy feat. The AI-nto the Moon Vase requires a bit of expertise in 3D printing, but for those with the right skills, it’s a rewarding challenge. Beware: It’s not for Squares! Mind you, the result is a stunning piece that’s not just a vase, but a conversation starter and a beautiful blend of modern technology and nature.

This is what makes me feel really bad for this guy. I really hope this topic gets closed and that makerworld removes this kind of behaviour. It was already shown that he has a “thing” for showing his superiority when he responds with screenshots of likes, downloads, boosts, etc., but enough is enough for me…

And by the way, i found out about that because there is someone that i know that is in his patreon… guess what…
He’s sick and so are the people who are in his patreon from what i know and been told.

Sorry everyone for this rant, but enough is enough!

[Josh-3D]

@DWdesigns

Speaking of AI

Blasphemy!

I used AI to generate this image of an angry mob coming after a 3d printer because AI

[Docsnyder78]

yes, some people act like that in their madness. They don’t even notice when you take real photos and denounce even that as AI. It’s just a good thing some people have their wives who come up with brilliant “new” ideas.

[Johnny_Bit]

@Square3D

deceiving people (until 2 days ago) with his ai generated images

What do you mean “as of 2 days ago”? The previous model (Modern Rod Ribbed Design Pencil Holder by Deltaprints - MakerWorld) was posted 3 h ago and uses AI cover. The “AI-nto the moon”, “mushroom lamp” and the cake one have real covers, but those seem to be only ones from recent posting (and are also the only ones with decent photo setup). I still don’t get why use 2nd account to upload profile though.

Also, the “AI-nto moon” probably had the longest description of all of their uploads…

[johnfcooley]

Not trying to be mean. That bonsai pot you’ve put up, well it’s not a good pot for bonsai. Maybe if you want to kill one.

Again, maybe that should be just a plant pot.

Edit: both of them, that I’ve discovered, will kill a bonsai. Another tip, the ones that are “photographed” in them would never grow that way in them. I’m telling you because anyone growing bonsai would avoid both.

Edit: all three. Three, sorry just want to be precise.

Edit: The fourth is probably ok, little small. Good Job!

Edit: 5th is a little tiny. Interesting choice though, for the pic.

Edit: 6th really would mabye work, but it’s almost identical to one of the others, so I don’t know for sure.

Edit: 7th is ok. Would work for a small tree.

Edit 8th looks solid. Could use drainage. Maybe 4 holes. I didn’t look at drainage on the others because one had it, figured they all would. So if they don’t then that wouldn’t work for a bonsai.

Edit: 9th is nice. No holes though. I’d consider that one.

Edit : 10th is like the 8th, just smaller.

Edit: 11th is really a flower pot. Not a good bonsai pot.

Edit:12th this one you should really change the pic. That tree is way too big for the pot. Like comically big.

Round minimalist bonsai pot by Deltaprints

Whew, that’s a lot of bonsai pots. One or two would be good for growing and maintaing. They just lack some of the simple features one would want in a pot.

Hope this helps!

[ToRA]

@Square3D

This is what makes me feel really bad for this guy.

Don’t worry. The description text was almost definitely AI generated. It’s not likely that they honestly believe it was difficult.

@Square3D

He’s sick and so are the people who are in his patreon from what i know and been told.

As evidence for this is the screenshot of the comment on your model by @user_3161917381 that, fortunately, had their account disabled because it was easily proven that the entire purpose of the account was to artificially inflate the statistics for @Docsnyder78. With a quick Google search you can see that the only comments this user ever made were on Deltaprints’ models, particularly in response to anyone who was critical of them, as well as the nasty comments on your model. Additionally, this user only had one collection which was just a list of every single model Deltaprints has uploaded.

Even more evidence is how @Docsnyder78 didn’t even denounce that user’s appalling behavior made on his behalf. Instead they tried to make a poor attempt at making a dig at you.

It’s already been mentioned before, but they are also breaking the rules of the Community Guidelines that explicitly state twice that you cannot post affiliate or advertisement links:

Full list of our Community Guidelines
The following items are prohibited from MakerWorld.
1. Spam & deceptive practices such as:

• External links (tracking, promotional, other model platforms)

Other important rules
Following the platform rules is important, in order to ensure a correct environment for everyone. Failing to follow the rules can potentially lead to a temporary or permanent MakerWorld account ban.
7. Do not post advertising information or links on your account name, description, pictures, etc. Affiliate links or other promotional materials included in your bio are not allowed.

Yet, this Amazon Affiliate link is found in the description of every single model they have:

That link forwards to a URL containing an affiliate code, which is clearly their’s and not just a generic amazon shortened link: tag=deltaprints-21. To prove this further, on this Amazon Affiliate help page it says:

Can I Check If My Links Are Tagging to My Account?
[…] Most often, it will appear as “&tag=(store/tracking ID)” within the URL. […]

@MakerWorld needs to step in and do something about @Docsnyder78 instead of letting them get away with this.

[PrinterMcgee]

@Josh-3D

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That’s an actual picture from the Rocky Mountain RepRap festival. Somebody at the Elegoo booth said something slick to one of the Voron guys and next thing you know half the convention hall was trying to set an Orange Storm Giga on fire, it was wild.

[Docsnyder78]

You mean external links Like this one?

[ToRA]

Perfect example of toxic behavior. Rather than discussing the issue you try to deflect towards someone else.

I’m glad you’ve replied with this poor attempt to deflect, because instead you’ve shown a perfectly acceptable way to promote because the “links in my profile description” is referring to the Social Media links section that is clearly approved by MakerWorld since it’s literally built into the account settings page:

You’ve only proved my point further. Your behavior is unacceptable.

[Docsnyder78]

I am now withdrawing from the forum. do, write what you can’t help doing. The same topic has been going on here for weeks. and someone here is always at the forefront. It might be interesting to read for a while, but now I’m getting tired of it have a great day, evening