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[Quicksand]

Plumbing new depths

[Redbj]

@ISMF

At TIAs height there was typically 4-5 posters at any one time posting high quality stuff (Broomy, Sweeting, myself etc)

hahaha..you wally…you’ve obviously accidentally left me off here mate…havent you?..

[Magnus]

I like GIFs well enough as jokes, but hate them if used in a conversation instead of a written answer. but shrugs, I think political memes are worse.

But no one agrees with me either, @Quicksand , so we have to eat it

[gasband]

GIFs are so so important to us.

[RedWhippet]

@gasband

GIFs are so so important to us.

OK, but emojis are the work og Satan himself. If I wanted to communicate in little pictures, I’d live in ancient Egypt.

[Quicksand]

Ok
You started this…just remember that.
There is no great evidence to support this. The research is flimsy.

If we are talking about well being, then the substitution of images for complex narratives might make the recipient feel a bit more connected. However, this is subjective and not an area greatly researched.

You love gifs, @gasband, so knock yourself out.
Its another little in joke that we can all titter about, like cynnies age and where is the Adidas money John.

Really important stuff.

[Quicksand]

As good as it gets @WeeJoe

PS
My last word on the subject of gifs…
The baiting is wasted going from here.

[Hope.in.your.heart]

Aah, the wonders of AI…

Question: why are gifs boring?

Answer:

GIFs can be considered boring due to several factors, including their monotonous nature, low technical quality, and frequent overuse as unoriginal.

Key reasons people might find GIFs boring:

• Repetitive Content: The popularization of search tools like Giphy has led to a reliance on the same top results, resulting in a noticeable monotony in GIF culture. People often use the same handful of overused reaction GIFs instead of using their own words, which can feel unoriginal or lazy.
• Low Quality: The GIF file format is technically limited to a palette of only 256 colors, which means images and videos often look pixelated, blocky, or have poor color fidelity compared to modern image and video formats (like MP4 or PNG).
• Overuse and Misuse: In certain contexts, like professional communication or in place of thoughtful text responses, GIFs can be seen as “cringe,” outdated, or a sign of a “millennial boss” trying too hard to be hip. Some find them to be a crutch for poor writing or an attempt to get attention with a gimmick.
• Distracting and Annoying: Autoplaying and fast-flashing GIFs can be physically distracting or annoying to users, with some people even experiencing motion sickness or having their conditions (like migraines or seizure disorders) triggered by the movement. This can detract from the overall user experience, making the content less appealing.
• Lack of Substance: Since most GIFs are short, looping snippets from existing TV shows, movies, or memes, they can be perceived as lacking original substance or depth. They function more as a quick, comical shorthand rather than a unique form of expression.

While many still enjoy GIFs, these common criticisms contribute to the perception that they are “boring” or have fallen out of fashion as a primary form of digital communication.

[gasband]

[wyld.at.hrt]

Falling on deaf ears would be an understatement

[Noo_Noo]

@Hope.in.your.heart

Aah, the wonders of AI…

Question: why are gifs boring?

Answer:

GIFs can be considered boring due to several factors, including their monotonous nature, low technical quality, and frequent overuse as unoriginal.

Key reasons people might find GIFs boring:

• Repetitive Content: The popularization of search tools like Giphy has led to a reliance on the same top results, resulting in a noticeable monotony in GIF culture. People often use the same handful of overused reaction GIFs instead of using their own words, which can feel unoriginal or lazy.
• Low Quality: The GIF file format is technically limited to a palette of only 256 colors, which means images and videos often look pixelated, blocky, or have poor color fidelity compared to modern image and video formats (like MP4 or PNG).
• Overuse and Misuse: In certain contexts, like professional communication or in place of thoughtful text responses, GIFs can be seen as “cringe,” outdated, or a sign of a “millennial boss” trying too hard to be hip. Some find them to be a crutch for poor writing or an attempt to get attention with a gimmick.
• Distracting and Annoying: Autoplaying and fast-flashing GIFs can be physically distracting or annoying to users, with some people even experiencing motion sickness or having their conditions (like migraines or seizure disorders) triggered by the movement. This can detract from the overall user experience, making the content less appealing.
• Lack of Substance: Since most GIFs are short, looping snippets from existing TV shows, movies, or memes, they can be perceived as lacking original substance or depth. They function more as a quick, comical shorthand rather than a unique form of expression.

While many still enjoy GIFs, these common criticisms contribute to the perception that they are “boring” or have fallen out of fashion as a primary form of digital communication.

Must not respond, must not respond

Breathe, inner peace, inner peace, breathe