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mekkatoniks · 1 year

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Alright y'all, first Sunnyblr post but this one is real important to me because it includes both something that is threatening TO ME as a writer and also something I see as mischaracterization which is something I despise. My apologies if I can't put this together in a better way, I feel real anxious right now lmao. You may have seen the clip, maybe two, of Glenn talking about AI. This has caused a major reaction, originally down on Twitter (bcs. of course) and I guess I'm here to provide the whole thing, in writing.

First thing's first I wanna reassure you that Glenn did not use AI in the writers room. He views AI as a threat.

I watched the whole interview when it came out and here's the summary: He says he was personally surprised by the quality of the AI at writing jokes, some time after Matt expresses that he doesn't view ChatGPT/AI to be "good enough" to really interfere with writers (may have to check up on this wording). They did not use this material in the show. Charlie and Glenn did this only to test it. This follows by him saying he thinks we're gonna get to a point where eventually we'll have to accept the way things are going (at the point we're at already I think we can't really fight AI here, but put protections in place for writers against AI and its improper usage, so using it to solely generate ideas, using it as a replacement for writers as a whole, etc), that it's a tool people will have to learn to use, but that ultimately there'd still need to be at least one human in the room to curate it all because there's never really going to be a fully finished product (which isn't an endorsement of that type of heavy AI usage, seems more like an observation and that AI will always still have limits).

Jay continues from this saying that even if it does create a fully finished product, there'll still be the appetite for people to tell stories to other people, and that for every big shift it stays the same. Jay is also in agreement that it'd be a tool but that it isn't something to be scared of, just more aware of; he doesn't view it as a threat. Glenn replies that he does view it as a threat and continues to talk cynically about it, saying we could be close to having just one guy and then your writers room is entirely chatbots (this is not spoken as a good thing obviously. It's kinda comedic but there's truth in it especially for cynical people I suppose). Matt makes a joke about that being Glenn's dream and Glenn laughs about it (it was pretty fucking funny) and is like "i'm a bit misanthropic ur right lol". When Matt begins speaking again Glenn jumps in to say that he is not saying that it's a good thing, which is more likely to be in reference to AI as well. At the end of the question Jay says he stands with the WGA and Glenn agrees. That is all that is said in that portion of the interview. So I suppose the end point is... he doesn't support AI, certainly not to the extent some are making it seem.

I get major anxiety when it comes to things like this - as in, people reacting to something in a way that indicates they have misinterpreted or don't have the full thing or anything like this, it legitimately makes me feel sick. I can understand people's reactions at least because AI is a threat! That's why the WGA wants protections for writers from the improper usage of AI, because they've drawn similar conclusions and want to prevent it. Fuck, I'm a writer. I of all people would understand how this affects anything. But this specific situation is not one that really calls for the type of reaction it has received? It's gotten to a point where people have started attacking him for real petty reasons like appearance because of it. It's immature, unnecessary, and really just low.

If I've had the most uncritical thinking moment in the whole universe and you think there's something really wrong with the way I have viewed the situation, that I've been the one to misinterpret it, then please be civil about it. Or even if there's a point you want to just bring up. Due to issues I have, I avoid posting about a lot of things because I'm always focused on getting things right and the idea that I may be getting it wrong, in a space where people can see (and let's be honest there's always a chance of seeing the most vile shit in response and I feel anxious over it for days which is unhealthy), is distressing to me. But I'm slowly putting myself out there lol, I mostly just came here to give comfort to anyone or assuage much of their anxiety as possible. I do not at any point want to look like I'm dickriding but this is something I feel has truly been perceived wrong by a lot of people! I think the timing of everything, being asked that question and answering it during the strike, has definitely contributed to a lot of this and tension is high for a lot but I genuinely think Glenn's answer as well as Jay's were nuanced for the time they had to answer it (they can't go on too long) and I appreciate that. Thank you for reading!

#glenn howerton #iasip #it's always sunny #it's always sunny in philadelphia #people should make sure to know the full thing before speaking #saying glenn is in full support of ai is false #saying that he used it to write for sunny... is false #the energy on sunnytwt is making me feel nauseous #acting like glenn is personally shooting writers on sight is disingenuous #not providing the full clip for something is bad #especially when it has the potential to give a different view than what seems to be expressed

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endless-vall · 4 years

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I don’t wanna lose you - Ava & MC

Summary: Ava’s feelings for Charlie grow as the time passes, but she can’t help but feeling that she’s losing Charlie. Not just as a potential lover but also as a friend. Could the tables be turned or is it too late?

Author’s note: My mc is definitely going to romance & choose Noah. But I can’t help but feeling that the writers are really doing Ava dirty. At this point, she can’t catch up to the boys (also this gives me an idea for a second fic. “In the race” - stay tuned). But you know what? MC is doing her even dirtier, by behaving the way she is. Ava is her bestfriend even if she’s not her LI.

I was going to call this fic unrequited love and have Ava confess & confront MC, but somewhere along writing I changed my mind.

I’m not sure if MC would react in the actual book like she reacted in my fic, but let’s be honest Ava deserves better and PB could write this MC a little better. Better bestfriend, at the least. So consider this ooc my service to the fandom lol

hope you enjoy!

I had lost Charlie, that much was clear.

Ava was going about her day. With Cheer and the Photography club and her studies, her days were pretty much full.

But her feelings always found a way to sneek to the surface, every once in a while.

Ava let herself dwell on the thoughts, for the first time in days.

It all began after Charlie had lost her mom. And it was understandable. It was a tragedy, and Charlie shunned herself out.

Ava tried to be there for her, as much as Charlie allowed her, but honestly Charlie didn’t allow anyone near her, for a pretty long amount of time.

And it was okay. They all understood. Or, at least, tried to understand. Ava couldn’t possibly imagine how it felt for Charlie to lose her mom, and she didn’t try to pry.

Then one day, Charlie came to school and the glint in her eyes was back. Not as bright, or bubbly as it used to be, but it was definitely there.

Her heart threatened to jump out of her chest. What was this feeling?

“Ava, I was thinking on joining cheerleading again, do you think I still have a spot on the team?”

“For you, always.”

Her best friend gave her a little squeal before jumping her with a hug. Ava hugged back tightly, holding onto Charlie. It’s the most real hug they shared in the last… Year or so.

And in that hug, Ava realized… That those feelings weren’t merely concern for a best friend in need… No. Of course she was worried about her best friend… But maybe, just maybe - Charlie was no longer just a bestfriend to her.

And Ava wasn’t the only one to notice the glint in her eyes.

Mason, who she was growing closer with due to their both relations to Charlie, noticed too.

‘Wow’ He mouthed at her.

And Ava didn’t need any more than that. She knew that feeling exactly. Mason had feelings for Charlie, just like she did. She knew the feeling too well.

Soon after that the school year came to an end. Ava didn’t have a chance to share her feelings, or even find out if Charlie liked girls too…

And honestly? She was just happy to have Charlie back in her life.

For now, it was enough.

Charlie went away for the spring break. She was traveling with her family and didn’t have much of a phone signal. They talked here and there, but Ava realized that until they go back to school, she wasn’t going to have a good chance to tell Charlie how she felt.

She was so terrified, too.

Not because how Charlie might react. No because Charlie might not be interested.

Charlie would never try to hurt her on purpose, but what about everyone else?

If everyone knew Ava liked girls… How would they react? They’ll obviously treat her differently. Bad different.

So when her and Mason got closer… And he was trying to… Kiss her?

She let him.

After that things got messy. Ava never knew Charlie had feelings for Mason before. But now that she was back and so hurt… It was clear.

And Ava felt a pinch in her heart. Not because she was jealous of Mason. But of Charlie, instead.

Even after that whole windwhirl ended, and she and Charlie could be friends again… Things just felt… Different.

Charlie was giving mixed signals. Her feelings were all over the place.

And while it was… Well, her business, Ava couldn’t help but notice that things were back to normal.

Yes, she couldn’t have Charlie as her girlfriend, yet (or maybe never) but she didn’t have her as her bestfriend either, now.

Something was off.

Something wasn’t right.

That’s when Ava decided to confront her.

Everything will mean nothing if she can’t have Charlie in her life. Really have her, not just for show.

Yes she wanted her romantically. It took Ava months to come to terms with her feelings but she was finally ready. But it was clear Charlie wasn’t. Even if Charlie’s mixed signals meant something, Charlie wasn’t ready to face them yet. And Ava could wait. She really could.

The only thing she couldn’t do is tolerate Charlie being her so-called bestfriend without actually having her heart in it.

“Ava would you mind being my model? I have a shoot in mind.” Charlie caught her one day after photography club.

She placed her hand over Ava’s to get her attention and Ava’s heart lept in her chest.

“Sure, I’d love to!” She couldn’t supress her smile. It was genuine.

But also, this was her chance.

If she doesn’t confront Charlie now, she’ll never will.

Bayla caught her eye from the other side of the room, while finishing to gather her stuff.

‘Good Luck’ she mouthed at her.

‘Thank You’.

“Oh my god you’re beautiful…” Charlie went as she started clicking her camera.

“Charlie can we talk?” Ava blurted out.

She was going to wait until they finish the shoot, or at least until they got a few photos, but her mouth worked faster than her brain when it came to Charlie.

Ava gulped. It was now or never.

Charlie lowered her camera. “Yeah, sure, what is it? Is everything alright?” She looked at Ava concerningly.

“Actually, no, it isn’t alright.” Ava shook her head, bracing herself.

On the inside, her thoughts were racing and screaming all over the place, but on the outside she somehow managed to keep a cool exterior.

“What is it?” Charlie crossed the distance between them, sitting down nexto to Ava and placing a hand over her’s.

It was damn hard to focus when she was, once again, giving her those signals but Ava kept telling herself that friends supported each other, and hand holding wasn’t an uncommon thing among it.

“I’m just… I’m feeling as though you’re not with me. Even when you are.” Ava started. She knew she wasn’t making a lot of sense with her choice of words, but she followed her heart and let him speak instead.

“And definitely when you aren’t.” She raised her eyebrows at her bestfriend.

“Ava if it’s about the college-hunting I’m so sorry and you’re right to be mad at me–” Charlie started to talk but Ava raised her hand to stop her, pulling it from underneat the warmth of Charlie’s hand. It was both a very hard choice and an easy one at the same time. She needed to it.

“It’s not about it.” Ava noted. “Like, it’s a part of it. But that’s only a part of a way bigger problem. You forgot we made plans becuase of Mason. And if it wasn’t Mason this time then it’s Noah. And it’s fine that you have other people in your life and all, but you never make me a priority anymore. I’m your bestfriend and I never get to see you anymore. Even when we do hang out it’s Noah this and Mason that. I just want some Ava-and-Charlie time. Is it too much to ask?” Ava’s voice was getting emotional, but she stood firm by her words.

“Just like it used to be.” Ava whispered, letting the last part of her sentence hang in the air.

Charlie’s face fell, and Ava couldn’t make her expression. “But it’s not like it used to be.” There was a melancholic chord to Charlie’s voice.

Was it… About her mom? Or something else?

Charlie raised her eyes and met Ava’s face again. She plastered a smile, but it didn’t fool Ava. “You’re right. I wasn’t being a good friend. And I’m glad you decided to call me out. I definitely deserve it and I promise I’ll do better from now on.” She smiled sincerly this time, and they shared a brief hug.

“I’m glad to hear that, Charlie. Thank you. But I can’t help but feeling there’s something you’re not telling me,” Ava didn’t move away from the hug completely, just enough to face Charlie.

They were really close right now, and Ava could feel the heat running to her cheeks, but she needed to focus right now.

“I’m… A little nervous, if I’m being honest right now.” Charlie admitted.

“What do you have to be nervous about?” Ava searched Charlie’s eyes.

“I know it’s a louzy excuse, but the reason I tried not to think about it too much is because every time I think about you… I kinda wanna do this…” Charlie’s eyes glanced towards Ava’s lips.

Am I imagining or is it really happening right now? Ava wondered if Charlie could feel how hard her heart was beating in her chest.

“May I?” Charlie asked, her eyes rising back to meet Ava’s eyes and her hand caressing Ava’s cheek tenderly.

“Oh f*ck yes-” Ava pulled Charlie close before any of them could change their mind. Not that they planned to.

They crushed in a heated kiss, one they both were waiting for.

It’s funny. Ever since Ava realized she was crushing on her bestfriend she imagined kissing Charlie would be something tender, soft and giddy.

And she’s sure there’ll be kisses like that, too. In the near future preferablly.

But this one just came out of nowhere and knocked them both out.

They finally broke apart when they both needed to come up for air.

“That was-” Ava mumbled, still entangled in Charlie’s arms. “Yeah-”

Charlie mumbled against her ear, resting her face against Ava’s cheek.

They finally broke apart, both giddy and blushing and WOAH DID IT REALLY JUST HAPPEN RIGHT NOW?

“We should probably talk-” “Yes, and we definitely should do this again some time-”

Saved, or damned, by the bell, they both realized they had a class to get back to and should definitely get going.

“Let’s talk after school?” Charlie suggested, standing up and offering Ava her hand.

Ava accepted and took Charlie helped her up. They walked back to school hand in hand.

A giddy smile on both of their faces. You wouldn’t be able to tell from just looking at them, but that was the start of something beautiful.

#playchoices #my two first loves #mtfl #ava x mc #ava lawrence #playchoices fanfiction #my writing

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