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points by fzeroracer 3 days ago | 0 comments

> Why does this matter? I see the AI detractors still can't cope with the fact that you're allowed to charge for AI generated work.

It's interesting that you immediately call them an AI detractor because they refuse to pay for something that's low effort. You're not entitled to someone's money and people certainly aren't required to pay for something if they think they can just make it themselves. You're complaining about a bed of your own making, where you want to act like it requires a lot of effort while people replicate it effortlessly.

[–] bluebarbet 3 days ago

This is a silly debate you're both having. Money is not real, and a price is whatever a buyer is willing to pay. Emotions are best spent elsewhere.

[–] cman1444 3 days ago

It's not just their refusal to pay for something that's low-effort. It's the fact that they are criticizing the creator for charging anyone at all.

You're not entitled to dictate what someone else charges for their product, no matter how easy it is to make.

[–] fzeroracer 3 days ago

I'm sorry, I didn't realize we're on a forum where you're not allowed to criticize how people price things. My mistake, I'll be sure to tell other people to censor their posts ahead of time.

[–] cman1444 3 days ago

Of course you're allowed to criticize.

Likewise, others are free to criticize your criticism.

My point is it's silly to be upset about others charging for products that are easily vibe coded. If it's that easy to make, and they are charging too much, then someone else (it could even be you!) will come along and undercut them.

[–] slopinthebag 3 days ago

you're allowed to criticize. criticism is not dictation.

[–] cman1444 3 days ago

Right. My point with that comment was to mirror fezoracer's comment that "you are not entitled to someone else's money and people aren't required to pay for something they can make themselves"

Both are strawman arguments, so my mistake on mine.