Art Community Issues on Social Media

Introduction

• Art community on social media becoming toxic
• Interactions on Twitter, 4chan, TikTok are often unethical
• Arguments, hate, and toxicity crippling the art community from within

Problems Faced by Artists

Hatred for Artists and Art Styles

• Stigmatization of artists based on their style
• Criticism for exaggerating features or color palettes
• Dislike for certain subject matters in art
• Crowd hate when favorite anime characters aren’t drawn perfectly
• Popularity backlash, claiming artists lack diversity

Fake Artists

• Rising numbers of fake artists posting AI-generated images
• Deception for social media fame
• Example: Petra Voice on Twitter tricking followers with AI-generated art
• Callout by Megan Rose Ruiz revealing the deceit
• Issue of stolen styles and misleading aspiring artists

Audience Reactions

• Mixed responses: support for the callout vs. claims of promoting hate
• Viral nature of the issue: Megan’s tweet reached 9 million views

Consequences for Real Artists

• Real artists now asked for proof of creating art
• Shift from simple art critiques to accusations of AI use
• TikTok example: Yuan Studios being wrongly accused of AI use
• Unfounded claims based on their rapid improvement

Broader Impact

• Spread of fake accounts affecting other platforms like Instagram
• Fake character design accounts tricking followers
• Resentment towards AI-generated prompt art

Community Sentiment

• The need for authenticity and appreciation of the artistic process
• Accepting imperfections and embracing the learning journey
• Call to let artists enjoy creating without undue criticism

Conclusion

• Summary plea for respect and understanding in the art community

Additional Notes

• Sponsored segment about Craft SE: online learning platform
• Encouragement to explore different forms of art and improve skills