Abandon Ship

Poetry Soup Is like a ship floating along without it's crew. AI pirates are now steering the vessel but I'm not enjoying the view.

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John Read

Date: 11/13/2024 10:23:00 AM

The ship is currently in troubled waters.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 11/4/2024 11:11:00 AM

John…I did not see you POTD until today. Belated Comgratulations . I have seen an AI poet here also. Personally, it is beyond me to comprehend the joy of cheating. Apparently, said poet has no interest in growing in poetry. Just wants popularity. Many here do.and spend all day commenting in cars, at work and at home. Seems to me that is an addiction. Pangie

John Read
Date: 11/4/2024 11:31:00 AM

Hi Pangie, I can't see the point in using AI, as you say it's cheating, as for popularity I'd rather stay in the background.

Craig Cornish

Date: 10/19/2024 12:51:00 PM

Ah, but the crew speaks below deck - the ship/this ship is not yet the pirate's to command, nor does the Admiralty wish it so. In the end, no matter the fire...they have no rudder and no true north!

Craig Cornish
Date: 10/21/2024 1:28:00 PM

I believe the deal is (nothing new) political and financial. I truly believe if they could "prove" malfesance, they would act against it, yet they are more susceptible to liable and slander than we. They have proven not to suffer plagiarists and accordingly banned them. We, as an engaged participants, do weigh the scale - but...slip into their shoes (like all else) and the view is significantly altered. The bottom line, is that I believe the admiralty is strictly in cohorts with their own interests - and so would we be.

John Read
Date: 10/21/2024 10:22:00 AM

Hi Craig, the admiralty are in cohorts with the pirates.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/15/2024 6:40:00 PM

Let’s clip their sails ;) Congrats on POTD!

John Read
Date: 10/16/2024 8:45:00 AM

Will do Kim. Xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/13/2024 12:10:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your creative/wonderful write. Writers write, AI's copy. Love This One... Have a wonderful Autumn day/week enjoying your win....................

John Read
Date: 10/13/2024 12:17:00 PM

Thank you Paula hopefully AI will be put to rest.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 10/13/2024 9:04:00 AM

John, clever and a clear message. I'm wondering how we can stop it. One would hope there is, but I have doubts. It's all rather troubling and a sign of things to come. It affects much more than art.

John Read
Date: 10/13/2024 10:30:00 AM

I agree Duke it's also being used in music now.

Arlo Parker

Date: 10/12/2024 10:13:00 PM

Trending theme-adjacent piece, John. POTD material for explosive topic. No AI; no compromise. :o))

John Read
Date: 10/13/2024 3:49:00 AM

Thank Arlo I was surprised to see it has POTD.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/12/2024 10:23:00 AM

Good one, John! Well said! Well spoken! Nice symbolic metaphor! Congratulations on your POTD! Blessings!

John Read
Date: 10/12/2024 10:28:00 AM

Thank you Sam must admit it was a bit of a surprise.

Jim Slaughter

Date: 10/12/2024 9:45:00 AM

Maybe if they could just be labeled as "AI"...much like the ones written by "Anon"...And, anyway...writing poetry is supposed to be difficult...isn't it? Congrats on POTD, John.

John Read
Date: 10/12/2024 10:27:00 AM

I can't see why someone would use AI, surely it takes all the fun out of writing a poem. Have a lovely weekend Jim.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/12/2024 7:46:00 AM

Dear John, using a computer to cheat write poetry and call it your own, is very wrong. I'm enjoying floating along with those that write from the heart. Such a beautiful view, indeed. Keep moving forward, my dear friend. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy

John Read
Date: 10/12/2024 8:45:00 AM

Sail on Brandy your visit and comment are much appreciated thank you.

thriveni c mysore

Date: 10/12/2024 6:37:00 AM

I wonder where is Tom Hanks! Congratulations on the POTD honor dear poet. Voice of the hour.

Arlo Parker
Date: 10/12/2024 10:14:00 PM

He's in Seattle with Private Meg Ryan slapping together some AI GCI.

John Read
Date: 10/12/2024 8:47:00 AM

I do believe he was thrown overboard by those AI pirates.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/12/2024 8:03:00 AM

He's discussing the situation with Wilson.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/12/2024 6:16:00 AM

Many congrats on your POTD and John let's hope you get a reply to your messages to admin - makes me wonder who is steering SS Titanic i mean PS as it is sinking fast in my opinion:-( hugs jan xx

John Read
Date: 10/12/2024 8:53:00 AM

Thank you Jan your sense of humour will keep us all afloat.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/12/2024 5:38:00 AM

John, a great poem and so true. Congratulations on POTD.

John Read
Date: 10/12/2024 8:54:00 AM

Thank you Tania God bless you.

Keith D Trestrail

Date: 10/12/2024 5:08:00 AM

Maybe it’s time to do what Cortes did when he reached the New World.

John Read
Date: 10/12/2024 8:57:00 AM

Sorry Keith I couldn't handle 20 women. Thank you for your visit and comment.

Tom Woody

Date: 10/12/2024 4:59:00 AM

While these are allegedly selected at random, I'm sure admins are aware of today's POTD. Nice to see they have a sense of humor. Makes life a little easier

John Read
Date: 10/12/2024 8:59:00 AM

I may even receive a reply or thrown off the site. Thanks for your visit Tom.

Maria Williams

Date: 10/12/2024 2:55:00 AM

You are certainly running hot John and your wishes being abundantly manifested. Congratulations. First your POTW wish and now POTD - great work. Now you other wish has to come true - i.e winning a contest. I am happy for you. Maria

John Read
Date: 10/12/2024 9:02:00 AM

Thank you Maria, it's been such along time hearing a young lady say I'm running hot lol.xx

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/12/2024 2:07:00 AM

Good one brother John, maybe AI will sail off from sight, then only true poets will float on the site. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day. Sis Beryl (PS - Alan is coming out of hospital today.)

John Read
Date: 10/12/2024 9:03:00 AM

That's great news sister Beryl I hope he gets well soon.

Karen Jones

Date: 10/12/2024 1:50:00 AM

Hahaha great poem! Congratulations on potd!

Karen Jones
Date: 10/12/2024 2:49:00 PM

Dear one you are indeed already a poet!

Karen Jones
Date: 10/12/2024 2:48:00 PM

Dear one you are indeed already a poet!

John Read
Date: 10/12/2024 9:05:00 AM

Thank you Karen, you never know one day I'll be a poet. Xx

Lin Lane

Date: 10/12/2024 1:32:00 AM

There's been some listing on the starboard side, John, but some onboard are trying to bring her about on an even keel. We keep bailing while some continue to poke holes below deck. There's a bit of a storm at the moment, but there will be clear skies ahead. Sabotage by any sailor merits being thrown overboard or made to walk the plank. This is a POTD, an SOS that sends a needed message! Glad you're helping us to bail, John.

John Read
Date: 10/12/2024 9:07:00 AM

Hi Lin, I can see a little bit of light on the horizon, we could be heading for calmer waters. Xx

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/12/2024 1:26:00 AM

Good poem, good point. I've noticed that some poems contain the same mistakes that AI makes in texting. Just keep your eyes open. Remember, AI users are lazy. Congratulations on POTD.

John Read
Date: 10/12/2024 9:09:00 AM

Thank you Hilda, I will try my best that's if I'm not thrown off the site lol.xx

David Kavanagh

Date: 10/12/2024 1:08:00 AM

Congratulations John on POTD, a (very real) and well written piece too, AI pirates are indeed trying to steer PS onto the rocks, but there is a fight back at hand, and you are playing an important roll with many others in the PS community by not giving them an easy ride, cheers David

John Read
Date: 10/12/2024 9:12:00 AM

We need many hands on deck to take back control of the vessel, things are looking up,enjoy your evening David.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/12/2024 1:40:00 AM

I just read your comments after posting mine, David. lol We are on the same wavelength. It's not a mutiny we want, just to regain control of our vessel.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/12/2024 12:34:00 AM

Unless there is an infallible tool to detect AI, nothing much can be done about it. Congratulations on POTD, John, it’s a relevant topic

John Read
Date: 10/12/2024 9:17:00 AM

I agree some will get through it's just a case of keeping the numbers down, thank you for your visit Unseeking Seeker.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/12/2024 12:32:00 AM

Women and children first, congratulations to you John on today's pieces of eight, I mean POTD. Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/12/2024 11:05:00 AM

Lol, a wig and a shawl and you'll have no problem.

John Read
Date: 10/12/2024 9:19:00 AM

Hi Tom, would you mind if the old folks went first.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/10/2024 4:37:00 PM

Hello John Read, i feel the same way you do. I do not like the idea of AI being on Poetry Soup. Enjoy your evening my frend. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/11/2024 10:05:00 AM

Hello John Read, something is trying to be done about AI. Tom Woody said to read the article on the blog. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

John Read
Date: 10/11/2024 1:06:00 AM

Sadly it's called progress Darlene we just have to go along with it.

Tom Woody

Date: 10/10/2024 2:45:00 PM

There's no sinking ship John, no Armageddon, at least not yet. Surely you can see this is an issue that is pervading many aspects of life, not just amateur poetry sites. Regarding the issue on a larger scale, I left a link to a Washington Post article on the latest blog. I hope you read it. There is life beyond Poetry Soup. Way beyond. Balance is required in all aspects of life, and so is giving dignity and respect to others, even if their viewpoint differs from our own. Sadly, some only want to demonize or belittle others.

John Read
Date: 10/11/2024 1:11:00 AM

I respect everyone's view point Tom, if I disagree or not, I will get round to reading your blog. Have a great day my friend.