LIKELY AI.
Below is the response from the store owner when asked if they would be pledging to not use AI.
Listen, I’ve seen your messages and many like them.
- We have almost 50 years experience in illustrator and graphic design, we are not >concerned with AI.
- No internet stranger, especially one who has not purchased from us, gets to dictate what >pledges we make or what tools we use.
Get serious.
We’ve got work to get back to.



Thank you, pointing a finger and just saying “AI?” is not constructive in any way. I think it has a negative effect on the the web in general as it normalizes just dismissing things. I realize you are saying that was not your intent but it’s the culture it engenders. I appreciate you taking the time to elaborate your valid concerns and I think that has added a lot of value to the overall discussion.
Please do update me if they are willing to admit it is AI and I will be sure to note a warning in the main post.
I know this process is probably exhausting considering how easy it is to churn out slop, but it’s necessary.