There's a huge difference between being wanted by someone and being respected by someone. Sometimes I think is as women get caught up in the thought of being wanted by someone that we forget to respect ourselves in the end. We allow ourselves to be mistreated, unappreciated and, in the end, broken. All for what? Just to have that nice feeling of attention every now and then?
Yes, having attention is nice. It makes you feels special. It also gives you a sense of confidence in yourself. But there is a huge difference between being wanted by someone and being respected by someone. The difference is that being respected is much more difficult to obtain.
It takes longer for someone to respect another person. It takes someone longer to learn your values, to learn your morals, to learn your standards and your strengths and weaknesses. It takes long conversations with one another and the number one factor about respect, is that a person has to truly care about you on some level to take the time to want to know all about YOU.
Yes, you will have definite satisfaction when someone makes you feel wanted. What you have to remember, is that you shouldn't let that mean anything to you if he doesn't respect you first. Don't be with someone because they can spit out these nice sentences towards you but turn their back and talk to their friends about you like you are a piece of trash. Don't be with someone who cares more about your body than he does about how you'll feel if he doesn't acknowledge your missed call, or how you'll feel if he doesn't remind you that you're beautiful.
Don't let him take the best of you away. Don't give him the chance to leave you feeling used. Unfortunately, it's easy for someone to walk out on you when they never respected you or intended to stay with you in the first place. It's fairly easy for them to forget about you when they don't appreciate anything about you.
In order to gain respect, you have to respect yourself first. Sure, it's definitely going to be flattering when a guy likes you. But don't let his words soak in and mean anything to you until he shows you true respect. If you let him in, you're ultimately showing the world that you have little to no respect for yourself.
If you find a "take you to my place kind of guy" instead of a "show you off to my mama kind of guy," kick him to the curb. Show yourself a little self-love and you will eventually see the value that you have inside. I promise that the attention that someone gives to you isn't worth the torture that will come behind it.
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The Illusion of Creativity
AI-generated music is often marketed as “artistic” or “educational.” But what does it really teach?
- That style can be replicated without understanding.
- That emotion can be simulated without feeling.
- That effort can be bypassed with a prompt.
For young creators, this sets a dangerous precedent. Why learn to play guitar when an algorithm can do it faster? Why study harmony when AI can generate chord progressions in seconds? The risk isn’t just laziness — it’s the loss of depth, discipline, and the tactile joy of creation.
I have listened to several AI-generated music covers. My initial reaction was one of considerable impressiveness, particularly regarding the reimagining of classic pop hits in diverse genres with novel arrangements. Here is one good example a-ha — Take On Me
However, after engaging with several such Ai generated song covers, a sense of emotional detachment emerged, attributable to the perceived absence of human artistry and genuine sentiment, resulting in a technically flawless yet ultimately soulless auditory experience.
Copyright in Crisis
What does the copyright law say about AI generated music, especially in field of music covers. Who is liable for copyright in this case, AI developers, people who used AI to generate music or people who published it on music platforms?
Recent lawsuits show that the music industry is pushing back hard:
- Universal, Sony, and Warner sued AI music platforms Suno and Udio in 2024 for allegedly training their models on copyrighted songs without permission Ars Technica The Lyon Firm.
- They’re seeking up to $150,000 per infringed song, arguing that the AI outputs resemble famous tracks and voices (e.g., Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson).
- These lawsuits target the developers of the AI tools — but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But who’s liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ✅ High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ⚠️ Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ✅ High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves aren’t eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input — leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this “education” often lacks context. It’s like learning to paint by watching a printer — technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words can’t.
- Cultural lineage: Understanding the roots of sound.
AI shortcuts bypass all of this. And in doing so, they risk flattening the rich terrain of human creativity into a sterile landscape of algorithmic mimicry.
Why This Fight Matters
This isn’t just about music. It’s about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content — optimized, monetized, and devoid of soul.
We must ask: Do we want a world where art is made by machines, or one where machines help humans make better art?
5 Key Takeaways
- AI-generated music blurs the line between innovation and erosion in the creative arts
- AI-generated music raises questions about copyright, culture, education, and artistic expression
- AI-generated music can replicate style without understanding, simulate emotion without feeling, and bypass effort with a prompt
- AI-generated music sets a dangerous precedent for young creators by potentially leading to a loss of depth, discipline, and joy of creation
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