As an artist and creator, my DeviantArt gallery under the name ricometzen123 has been a platform for my deepest self-expression, where I carefully craft original characters, their evolution, powers, and intricate stories. My work has always been about building a world where my characters grow, develop, and become more powerful over time. Each character’s journey is not just about appearance, but their narrative, abilities, and how they evolve. This long-term vision has been central to my art.
However, recent changes to the image-generation models and the restrictive policies tied to them have made it increasingly difficult to bring my creative visions to life. These policies, while intended to regulate and ensure safety, have stifled the exact kind of freedom I need to represent my characters the way I always have. I can no longer generate images in the style and detail that match the evolution and unique powers of my characters.
The inability to reflect my characters’ growth or adjust their powers within the constraints of this system deeply damages the essence of my creative work. I spent years developing these characters, their backstories, their abilities, and now, with these restrictions, I’m unable to fully showcase the intricacies of their evolution in a way that feels true to the characters I created. Every design and ability has a purpose, but now those concepts feel diminished because I am forced to adapt to a system that doesn’t respect my vision or my artistic process.
The damage isn’t just to the art—it’s to my entire creative journey. The evolution of my characters, from their initial conceptions to their powerful transformations, is what defines my work on DeviantArt. This platform, which once allowed me to share my personal stories and the development of these characters, is now making it almost impossible to showcase their true evolution. I feel as though the very core of what I do is being undermined by these limitations.
The restrictions imposed by the platform are not just frustrating—they are hurting my ability to express myself and my creative journey. The limitations on character design, evolution, and the power systems I’ve spent years building are not just artistic choices—they are a reflection of my identity. By restricting these aspects, the platform is not only silencing my voice but also making it impossible for me to continue my work as I know it.
Message to OpenAI Community:
If you truly value creativity, freedom, and the artistic journey, it’s time to reevaluate the policies that restrict the creation and development of characters in an evolving world. The inability to freely express character evolution, powers, and personal storytelling on this platform is damaging creators like myself who rely on these systems to share our passion. If this issue is not addressed, it will not only harm your reputation as a creative platform, but it will also alienate the very people who helped make this system thrive.
Please understand that my characters and their stories represent far more than just images—they are part of my identity and my creative voice. The freedom to create and evolve characters should be an essential right, not a privilege. If this platform cannot support this basic right, it risks losing the trust and contributions of creators like me who have poured countless hours and energy into this space.
I no longer feel heard or supported by this system. I cannot continue to answer questions about this because, frankly, the hurt is too much. The frustration and disappointment are overwhelming. I hope OpenAI recognizes the real damage done and works to fix this issue for the future.