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5 years of stolen art and AI

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Five years of backers not giving a sh*t about stolen artwork or undisclosed AI. I will never understand the support they receive.

BaconWise wrote: ↑Thu May 08, 2025 1:12 am Five years of backers not giving a sh*t about stolen artwork or undisclosed AI. I will never understand the support they receive.

I've never backed them and am not a supporter but looking at their Kickstarter history, they are clearly doing everything right for their backers. The rate they are releasing projects are insane. Small scale but stable.

I must say comments like this from a past creator like yourself doesn't look too good. They are still thriving and you are done after a few projects, there's not much more to say to that.

In BaconWise defense, at least all of his decks are made by actual artists that actually illustrates all the artworks.

That time when TPPC cancelled their projects after getting caught of plagiarism is the thing they’ve done to themselves… Yes, he might had apologized that time when he get caught, but then… still some projects are questionable of using AI or... puchased graphic arts.

Constantine wrote: ↑Thu May 08, 2025 2:44 am The rate they are releasing projects are insane. Small scale but stable.

Yet are they all 100% successful? Take a look at Royal Warrior, first one has a copyright infringement, and the second one still has it. Before Royal Warrior, he managed to get away with copyright infringement. So I see Bacon's comment as valid.

Constantine wrote: ↑Thu May 08, 2025 2:44 am

BaconWise wrote: ↑Thu May 08, 2025 1:12 am Five years of backers not giving a sh*t about stolen artwork or undisclosed AI. I will never understand the support they receive.

I've never backed them and am not a supporter but looking at their Kickstarter history, they are clearly doing everything right for their backers. The rate they are releasing projects are insane. Small scale but stable.

I must say comments like this from a past creator like yourself doesn't look too good. They are still thriving and you are done after a few projects, there's not much more to say to that.

Lol, is this a troll? Doing everything right? Hardly.

Constantine wrote: ↑Thu May 08, 2025 2:44 am

BaconWise wrote: ↑Thu May 08, 2025 1:12 am Five years of backers not giving a sh*t about stolen artwork or undisclosed AI. I will never understand the support they receive.

I've never backed them and am not a supporter but looking at their Kickstarter history, they are clearly doing everything right for their backers. The rate they are releasing projects are insane. Small scale but stable.

I must say comments like this from a past creator like yourself doesn't look too good. They are still thriving and you are done after a few projects, there's not much more to say to that.

Of all the crappy takes in all the world, this is the crappiest. Thank you, user with 3 posts who definitely almost certainly isn't associated with the creator of this KS (wink wink). We will take your comment with all the sincerity and seriousness it warrants. That is to say, none.

Slagging off a respected forum member who has contributed far more to the hobby than your 3 comments can ever hope to achieve is not the way.

Constantine wrote: ↑Thu May 08, 2025 2:44 am

BaconWise wrote: ↑Thu May 08, 2025 1:12 am Five years of backers not giving a sh*t about stolen artwork or undisclosed AI. I will never understand the support they receive.

I've never backed them and am not a supporter but looking at their Kickstarter history, they are clearly doing everything right for their backers. The rate they are releasing projects are insane. Small scale but stable.

I must say comments like this from a past creator like yourself doesn't look too good. They are still thriving and you are done after a few projects, there's not much more to say to that.

Have you ever tried to work with a real artist and create a deck? Curio has done it a couple times and even though the decks came out great, it can be difficult to continuously generate profits due to all the costs involved. When you steal the artwork from the internet, it is easier to make a profit as you cut out one of the biggest expenses. Please try to understand all the dynamics of making a deck and the difficulties involved before making such snide comments.

Constantine wrote: ↑Thu May 08, 2025 2:44 am

BaconWise wrote: ↑Thu May 08, 2025 1:12 am Five years of backers not giving a sh*t about stolen artwork or undisclosed AI. I will never understand the support they receive.

I've never backed them and am not a supporter but looking at their Kickstarter history, they are clearly doing everything right for their backers. The rate they are releasing projects are insane. Small scale but stable.

I must say comments like this from a past creator like yourself doesn't look too good. They are still thriving and you are done after a few projects, there's not much more to say to that.

As many of you know, I typically avoid spreading negativity. However, this comment stands out as one of the most inappropriate I've seen here. I suggest we simply ignore it and move on.

Constantine wrote: ↑Thu May 08, 2025 2:44 am and you are done

This is indeed exceptionally inappropriate - had I seen it before it was quoted a half dozen times it would be deleted.

Such personal attacks will get you banned here - lets remain polite and somewhat respectful, shall we…

Should a Phan Fan want to defend them, you are more than welcome. But I can say that I have Bacon that I cherish and I am no Phan Fan myself - both for good reason.

Bacon your decks are proudly displayed in my home. You're an inspiration homie

I have to agree, out of all the designers/brands that stopped making cards over the years Jamie/Curio was by far the saddest for me. I have all my curio decks proudly displayed as well