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#1 Offline Barristan - Posted May 21 2023 - 7:05 AM

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In a world beneath our feet, unseen,
Where tiny wonders dwell and convene,
There lies a hobby quite unique,
Of ant keeping, enthusiasts seek.
 
Within a glass kingdom, they reside,
Colony bustling, their world inside,
Antkeepers watch with curious delight,
As nature's marvels unfold in sight.
 
A queen, majestic, rules the land,
Workers scurry, a diligent band,
Foraging trails, exploring afar,
Building tunnels, a bustling bazaar.
 
With magnifying glass, eyes mesmerized,
Observing ants, so organized,
From formicarium to outworld they roam,
Creating a miniature metropolis, their home.
 
Antkeepers, with patience and care,
Nurture colonies, beyond compare,
Feeding, watering, each tiny need met,
A labor of love, no regret.
 
The marvels of ant keeping unfold,
A hobby of wonder, so untold,
For in these tiny creatures we find,
A world of complexity intertwined.
 
So let us cherish these ants so small,
For they remind us, one and all,
That even in the tiniest of things,
Lies beauty, in nature's delicate wings.

Since my English isn't that good, I had a little bit of help from ChatGPT ;)

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#2 Offline ANTdrew - Posted May 21 2023 - 7:25 AM

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You WOULD! Lolololol
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

#3 Offline futurebird - Posted May 21 2023 - 4:41 PM

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It's good in some places... but strike that stuff about the queen ruling ... that's not how it works at all!


Starting this July I'm posting videos of my ants every week on youTube.

I like to make relaxing videos that capture the joy of watching ants.

If that sounds like your kind of thing... follow me >here<


#4 Offline Virginian_ants - Posted May 22 2023 - 4:33 AM

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Great job!

#5 Offline AntsCali098 - Posted May 22 2023 - 8:56 AM

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Awesome job


Interested buying in ants? Feel free to check out my shop

Feel free to read my journals, like this one.

 

Wishlist:

Atta sp (wish they were in CA), Crematogaster cerasi, Most Pheidole species

 

 


#6 Offline ANTdrew - Posted May 22 2023 - 11:10 AM

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ChatGPT wrote it.
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

#7 Offline Barristan - Posted May 22 2023 - 1:18 PM

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ChatGPT wrote it.

 

Hey I wrote the prompt.



#8 Offline ANTdrew - Posted May 22 2023 - 1:29 PM

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ChatGPT wrote it.


Hey I wrote the prompt.
HAHAHA!
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

#9 Offline Barristan - Posted May 22 2023 - 1:32 PM

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Verily, engaging in discourse with an AI chat bot doth entail a significant measure of toil and exertion. The diligent task of formulating coherent inquiries, articulating thoughts with precision, and navigating the intricate maze of virtual communication requires much labour. The weighty burden lies upon the interlocutor to invest ample effort in crafting queries, pondering suitable responses, and adapting to the idiosyncrasies of this artificial interlocutor.
 
Indeed, conversing with an AI chat bot demands unwavering attention and intellectual commitment. The intricate dance of exchanging ideas in a coherent manner necessitates the expenditure of mental energy and conscientious consideration. One must summon forth one's faculties and exert profound cognitive effort in order to engage in meaningful dialogue with this virtual interlocutor.
 
Moreover, the continuous process of refining one's questions, revising incomplete or ambiguous statements, and grappling with the nuances of language can be an arduous endeavor. The task of effectively conveying one's intentions, while deciphering and interpreting the bot's responses, adds further layers of complexity to the already demanding undertaking.
 
Hence, it is incontestable that employing an AI chat bot entails a considerable measure of laborious exertion and conscientious diligence. The art of communication, albeit in a digital realm, demands no less than one's utmost dedication and perseverance.


#10 Offline ANTdrew - Posted May 22 2023 - 1:39 PM

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"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.




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