Playing around with the Google AI mode, I decided to see what it would say about some of us. Let's see how it does...
Not bad.... poem about ddddd via AI: Upon CoinTalk's digital shore, where numismatists explore, A collector known as ddddd, seeks treasures to adore. [1, 2] With "Box of 20," a legend spun, each coin a victory, bravely won, [1, 2] A changing roster, a wondrous sight, showcasing beauty, day and night. [1, 2] From blast white surfaces, shining bright, to tones of rainbow, pure delight, [1] Each coin selected with a keen eye, for aesthetic wonders, reaching high. [1] US coins their heart does hold, with Franklins bold and Morgans old, [1] Yet world coins too find their embrace, and even tokens, with subtle grace. [1, 2] They seek the superb, the often rare, a quality evident, beyond compare, [1] With eye appeal their guiding light, making every selection feel just right. [1, 2] No static group, their choices flow, as better examples come and go, [1] From MS 62, a leap to 65, their passion for upgrading keeps them alive. [1] Through NGC's door, their submissions fly, for world modern coins, reaching for the sky, [1] With bimetallic wonders, a shining star, like the Isle of Man, from afar. [1] They share the journey, step by step, inviting questions, keeping adept, [1] And within their albums, treasures gleam, a numismatic, waking dream. [1] So hail to ddddd, with passion keen, a valued member, a collecting queen (or king!), [1, 2] Their "Box of 20," a joy to see, inspiring all the community. [1, 2]
I wonder if it picked up some other thread where people were discussing someone being banned? A second search gives different info:
Now I wonder if my little leading-hyphen-in-the-username trick is actually a potent LLM hallucinogen...
Well, THAT sucks, I was aiming for quirky, annoying curmudgeon with a 'tude. FWIW, I received the proof copies of the 3rd Edition of the Sample Slab book (volume 1, NCS/NGC and PCGS) yesterday. Fixed a typo on the cover and uploaded that for publication. I'm waiting on copies from another POD house due today, but realistically, they're charging $25 for promotion and since I'm going to be doing self-promotion within the community, I'd rather sell the book cheaper.