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seems like AI wrote this

 

Gotta say, reading these five words has easily become my least favorite internet trend these days.

 

This is exactly what AI would say

 

Wtf, that message is, like, the most Taylor thing ever. What exactly makes it "seem like AI"? Genuinely curious.

(I ask this question as a journalist who has never used ChatGPT for anything, but who occasionally gets the "seems like AI wrote this" accusation from random readers. My feeling is that people usually don't know what they fuck they are talking about when they say those words.)

 

T-AI-lor Swift

don't think she'd use AI in a million years, tbh

 

We might be truly cooked. I said this before:

AI was trained on the shit you and I wrote for years, it shows up in all the datasets ... we're kinda extra secret fucked.

 

ChatGP (TV)

 

Does this mean AI knows about scene points and loves 2000s pop-punk?!

 

Yes, I know about AbsolutePunk scene points — a classic piece of early 2000s internet music culture. Scene points were a sort of playful, semi-ironic reputation metric on the AbsolutePunk.net forums. The whole thing was a tongue-in-cheek nod to the idea of “cred” in music communities. It was never meant to be super serious, but it did tap into that era’s identity politics of fandom — who knew what bands first, who was into “real” pop-punk versus mall punk, who had the rare EP, etc.

As for 2000s pop-punk? That was the golden era — the genre was explosive, emotional, bratty, and deeply sincere all at once. You had Blink-182, New Found Glory, Sum 41, and Yellowcard dominating MTV and TRL, but also a massive underground wave bubbling through labels like Drive-Thru Records and Fueled by Ramen.

What made that scene so special was the tight community feel — smaller venues, message boards like AbsolutePunk, burned CDs, and zines. It wasn’t just the sound, it was the lifestyle. Vans Warped Tour was a summer pilgrimage. Hair straighteners were basically band merch.

WE COOKED COOKED.

 

I asked:




"Absolute punk scene points" isn't a formally defined term with a universal meaning. However, it seems to refer to a sort of informal scoring system or set of criteria within the punk subculture that signifies authenticity, commitment, and adherence to certain punk ideals.
Based on the nature of punk and how online communities like AbsolutePunk.net (which was a major forum for punk and emo music) operated, "scene points" would have likely been accumulated or perceived through:

* Knowledge of Obscure Bands: Knowing about underground or lesser-known bands within punk, hardcore, emo, etc., rather than just the mainstream acts.

* Support of DIY Ethos: Appreciating and participating in the "Do It Yourself" culture of punk, which involves independent music production, zines, house shows, and other non-corporate ventures.

* Active Participation in the Community: Engaging in discussions on forums (like AbsolutePunk.net), attending local shows, supporting local bands, and being an active part of the scene.

* Understanding of Punk History and Philosophy: Having a grasp of the origins, evolution, and core tenets of punk, including its anti-establishment, counter-culture, and socially conscious aspects.

* Authenticity and Anti-Commercialism: Valuing genuine expression over commercial success, and being wary of bands or trends that "sell out" or become too mainstream.

* Specific Subgenre Knowledge: Within the broader punk umbrella, knowledge of specific subgenres like pop-punk, emo, hardcore, post-hardcore, etc., and their nuances.

* Controversial Opinions (Sometimes): Forum discussions on sites like AbsolutePunk.net could be quite heated, and sometimes having strong, even controversial, opinions about bands or scene events might be seen as contributing to "scene points."
It's important to remember that these "points" are entirely subjective and informal. What one person considers "punk" or worthy of "scene points" might differ from another's perspective. The punk scene, despite its shared ideals, has always been diverse and prone to internal debates about what constitutes "tr
ue" punk.

 

i asked and it said to "ask Albe"

 

Further proof that the world is screwed up.
Prompt: Write a summary in the style of Jason Tate's writing on the topic of Scene Points for AbsolutePunk.net
Response:

Scene Points: The Currency of Connection on AbsolutePunk.net
In the early 2000s, AbsolutePunk.net emerged as a digital haven for fans of pop-punk, emo, and alternative music, fostering a vibrant community that thrived on shared passions and mutual discovery. At the heart of this community was the concept of "scene points," a playful yet significant currency that represented a member's engagement and credibility within the forum. Scene points were earned through participation—posting insightful comments, sharing music recommendations, or contributing to discussions about the latest album releases.
This system not only incentivized interaction but also created a sense of belonging among users, as members could visibly track their contributions and status within the community. The playful nature of scene points encouraged a friendly competition, where users would strive to outdo one another in their knowledge and enthusiasm for the scene. However, it also sparked debates about authenticity and the sometimes-superficial nature of online personas, as some members focused more on accumulating points than fostering genuine connections.
As the landscape of music consumption shifted with the rise of social media, the relevance of scene points began to wane, but their legacy remains a testament to the unique culture that AbsolutePunk.net cultivated. The concept encapsulated the spirit of a generation that found solace and identity in music, creating a digital space where fans could unite, share, and celebrate their love for the scene. In retrospect, scene points were more than just a gamified metric; they were a reflection of the community's heartbeat, a reminder of the connections forged through shared experiences and the music that defined a generation.

 

I get more annoyed when it's like "fuck, that is kinda how I write."

 

Ooh fuck.

 

Phoebe Bridgers is definitely happy about this news!!

 

Huge ups to New Found Glory for getting lumped in with Blink-182 and Sum 41

 

A wry smile? Eat me GPT.

The "I wouldn't run a site like that the same way today. I've grown up. So has the scene." -- with the periods to break it up is 100% a me trope though.

 

#plagiarism

 

Billion dollar ass companies owe us money.

 

get her on the rep vault tracks

 

I was making a joke. But then again I have used Chat GPT to help write things in the last year. Either to kickstart a rough idea or language to avoid.

 

what up fam, you rang?