For most people, Instagram and TikTok are the most entertaining. I don’t much look at either.
If you want to avoid POLITICS, Meta (Instagram, Facebook, Threads) has definitely reduced the emphasis on political arguments. In Canada, a bonus for using Facebook is that news links are banned.
I haven’t quit Twitter — surprisingly — as my own feeds focused on Gymnastics and Hiking are still good. If I click on Following and avoid For You, the stream is valuable. Of course I quickly block anything I don’t like.
I post today as many of the people online I trust and respect are migrating to Bluesky.
Looking more for VIDEO than anything else, these are the sites I use most:
I hate advertising. Facebook doesn’t offer paid ad-free feeds, so I use ad blockers.
I hate Elon Musk and refuse to send him even one penny. So use ad blockers.
I use WhatsApp only for small group communication. It’s excellent. Messenger, as well, only for communication with very few people.
I’ll check Reddit once in a while if I’m looking for something specific.
Mastodon could be my favourite, but it’s not caught on with the people I want to follow.
LinkedIn should be best of all. But I’ve never seen much value for my purposes.
I never signed up for Snapchat. Hikers are mostly on Instagram. Gymnastics coaches mostly on Twitter.
I’ll try Bluesky. But I’m worried it will never grow big enough.
If desperate, I’ll create a browser bookmark folder and open all these social media sites simultaneously to check the latest news in Gymnastics and Hiking. OR … could I use an A.I. client to do that for me?
I’d avoided this Facebook social media alternative — until the pandemic. It’s very popular with outdoor recreation folks so I started posting near daily on @BestHikeVisuals.
Here’s what I got after asking my website host AI:
“Write a Blog Post Using AI Assistant in WordPress.com”
Blogging has become an integral part of the online world, allowing individuals and businesses to share their thoughts, expertise, and experiences with a global audience. With the advent of AI technology, the process of writing a blog post has been revolutionized, making it more efficient and user-friendly. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits and advantages of using an AI assistant to create engaging content on WordPress.com.
Understanding AI Assistants
AI assistants, also known as chatbots or virtual assistants, are computer programs that utilize artificial intelligence to interact with users and perform tasks. When it comes to writing a blog post, AI assistants can help generate content ideas, improve writing quality, and even optimize for SEO. These assistants are designed to understand natural language and can provide valuable suggestions to enhance the overall quality of the blog post.
Streamlining the Writing Process
One of the key advantages of using an AI assistant for blogging is the ability to streamline the writing process. Traditional writing can be time-consuming, requiring extensive research, planning, and drafting. With an AI assistant, bloggers can generate topic suggestions, receive real-time grammar and style suggestions, and even access relevant data to enrich their content. This not only saves time but also enhances the overall efficiency of content creation.
Enhancing Content Quality
AI assistants excel in identifying and rectifying grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and awkward phrasing. They can also offer valuable recommendations for improving the overall readability and coherence of the blog post. Additionally, AI assistants can suggest relevant images, videos, and links to supplement the content, making the blog post more engaging and informative for the readers.
Optimizing for SEO
Writing a blog post that ranks well on search engines is crucial for driving traffic to the website. AI assistants can aid in optimizing content for SEO by suggesting relevant keywords, analyzing the post’s readability, and providing insights into the post’s overall SEO performance. By leveraging AI technology, bloggers can ensure that their content is well-optimized for search engines, thus increasing its visibility and reach.
Embracing AI in WordPress.com
WordPress.com, a popular platform for bloggers and website owners, has integrated AI technology to empower users in creating compelling content. With the assistance of AI, bloggers can enhance their writing, improve SEO, and ultimately provide a richer experience for their audience. By embracing AI in WordPress.com, users can take their content creation to the next level, producing high-quality, engaging blog posts efficiently and effectively.
In conclusion, the integration of AI assistants in WordPress.com represents a significant leap forward in the world of content creation. By leveraging the capabilities of AI, bloggers can streamline the writing process, enhance content quality, and optimize for SEO, ultimately maximizing the impact of their blog posts. With the continued advancement of AI technology, the future of blogging on WordPress.com looks bright, promising a more efficient and rewarding experience for content creators.
Are you ready to revolutionize your blogging experience with AI assistance on WordPress.com? Let’s embrace the future of content creation together!
This website just added an option to write sections using artificial intelligence.
The sections in green are AI.
Why should I use an AI assistant to write on this website?
Using an AI assistant to write on this website has some advantages. Firstly, it can help you save time by completing certain writing tasks quickly and efficiently. Secondly, an AI assistant can offer suggestions on how to improve your writing, including grammar and spelling. Additionally, it can help you generate ideas and provide content recommendations based on your preferences. Overall, an AI assistant can help make your writing process easier and more efficient.
The use of an AI assistant has some potential disadvantages:
Lack of creativity: while AI tools can be very useful in performing repetitive tasks, they may not be able to generate truly creative or innovative ideas.
Errors and inaccuracies: AI tools can make mistakes, especially if they are not properly configured or used incorrectly.
Dependence on technology: Relying too much on AI tools can result in reduced human skills and abilities.
Need for human input: AI tools are most effective when they are used in conjunction with human input, so it may be necessary to have someone monitor and adjust the output generated by the AI assistant.
If you are irked that I call Donald Trump the fat golfer, please stop following my posts.
After a lifetime study of comparative religion, Joseph Campbell concluded that the best course was to Follow your Bliss. Make a list of those things in your life that you most enjoy; those things that enervate you, compel you; interest you in a sustained way. Do them!
Make a second list of those things that vex your existence. How can you avoid or minimize those? CANCEL them.
When in office I mostly called Trump the toddler President — rash, undisciplined, selfish, spoiled. Out of office fat golfer better sums up my opinion of him in a short, colourful way. Trump is the master of name calling. Since he does it, I feel it’s ethical to reciprocate.
The Ugly American
I believe in freedom of speech. The fat golfer can say whatever he wants on his golf course. BUT not in my home. Not on my blogs. Nor my social media feeds.
I also believe in the freedom to NOT listen to speech.
Since Rush Limbaugh — the Big Fat Idiot — popularized the notion of cancelling people in the 1980s, the word cancelled has become increasingly loaded. And increasingly meaningless.
Though I’m left leaning, I haven’t yet cancelled JK Rowling, Woody Allen, Jordan Peterson and many more. You should if they irritate you enough.
I AM quick to unsubscribe to organizations and people I believe are distributing dangerous and/or unethical content online.
Certainly the American GOP / FOX money making machine picks a new Mr. Potato Head to cancel every day. Gots to keep their mostly old, white supporters angry. (That story was fake news, by the way.)
The best coverage of this issue I’ve heard is on my favourite podcast – Reputation.
The Psychology of Sticking Your Head in the Sand. Plus, Ep. 2 of American Emergency. –
On the Media
This week, the S&P 500 hit an all-time high, despite a deepening global energy crisis. On this week’s On the Media, the mismatch between the stock market and reality. Plus, to understand how FEMA became so distrusted, we look at its response to Hurricane Katrina – and how it stained the agency’s reputation forever.
[01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Bryan Walsh, senior editorial director at Vox overseeing the Future Perfect and climate teams, about the phenomenon of “economic blindness,” which explains why the stock market hit an all-time high this week despite the oil crisis unspooling across the globe due to Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, how human evolution may play a role in this cognitive dissonance.
[13:38] Host Micah Loewinger presents the second part of our investigation American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA. This week, we look at the event that shaped FEMA’s reputation perhaps more than any other: Hurricane Katrina, one of the costliest disasters in U.S. history. Experts had warned about this kind of storm for years, but when it hit the agency only had one staffer on the ground–a PR guy named Marty Bahamonde. We also hear from Superdome survivor Chavon Allen, who was celebrating her 19th birthday when the hurricane made landfall.
Further reading / watching:
“We’re missing the economic fallout of the Iran war — just like we did with Covid,” by Bryan Walsh
Disaster: Hurricane Katrina and the Failure of Homeland Security, by Christopher Cooper and Robert Block
Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time on Hulu
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Of many competing services offering online digital assets, Story Blocks is most famous. And advertises the most.
But I was convinced to join instead less expensive Envato Elements US $198 / year. Both work with Final Cut Pro, my software.
They provide licensed images, audio, videos, graphics, plugins, fonts, logos, tutorials, 3D, graphic & video templates, presentation templates, infographics and much more. I’ll be including those in my videos, websites and presentations.
One of the main things I like about using their digital resources is the simplicity oflicensing. I’m much less worried that YouTube — sometime in future — might take down my YouTube due to copyright complaint.
Rick McCharles 