AI-written crap on Amazon and all over the internet (Washington Post article)

[Emrys]

36. Fascinating, thanks, and glad to see it's not just me.

I was so aghast at the inaccuracy, and often the text contradicting itself in the same paragraph. that I wandered though the site for a little while, boggling. Then it started making my head hurt, so I stopped.

But not before I went for one last dive to see if I could find any trace of adverts - apart from a few sparse generic links to Amazon, nothing I could find.

What I did find while doing that was the wordiest pile of convoluted nonsense I've been exposed to since the last time I was tricked into listening to part of a Trump speech when I'd hoped I was being Rickrolled. I'll copy it here (no link) as I may want to marvel at it some more at a later date:

How To Splice A Guitar String In 5 Easy Steps

If you’re a guitar player, sooner or later you’re going to need to know how to splice a guitar string. It’s not as difficult as it might seem, and with a little practice, you’ll be able to do it quickly and easily. The first thing you need to do is gather the supplies you’ll need. You’ll need a new guitar string, a wire cutter, and a small piece of sandpaper. You’ll also need something to use as a work surface. A cutting board or a piece of cardboard will work fine. Once you have your supplies, the first thing you need to do is cut the old string off the guitar. Be careful not to damage the guitar’s finish. Use the wire cutter to snip the string as close to the guitar’s body as possible. Next, take the new string and thread it through the guitar’s tuning peg. Once the string is through the tuning peg, you’ll need to make a loop. To do this, simply make a small loop in the string and then thread the end of the string through the loop. Now you’re ready to splice the string. Take the end of the string and hold it next to the middle of the string. Use the wire cutter to make a small cut in both strings. Now, take the end of the new string and insert it into the cut you just made in the old string. Make sure the new string is inserted in the same direction as the old string. If you’re not sure, hold the two strings up to the light. The new string should be inserted so that the light shines through both strings. Finally, use the wire cutter to make a small cut in the new string. This will allow you to thread the end of the string through the loop you made earlier. Now, pull the two strings tight and tune your guitar. You’ve now successfully spliced a guitar string!

Can You Repair A Broken Guitar String?

After you’ve yanked the broken string free, gently twist it back through the ball’s end. You can pull the string end out a little more, and then stick it through the ball end. Twist the string on its own several times to secure it. The ball end of the string should now be attached to the broken end, followed by the broken end of the string.

Although a broken string may appear to be a minor annoyance, it will prevent you from playing great music. There is only one solution for fixing a broken string. It is up to you to replace it if you want to repair it. You won’t have to know advanced math to change your strings. It is only a matter of knowing how to measure your strings. If your strings are less than four or five months old, you don’t need to purchase the entire set. If you prefer to avoid going to the music store on a regular basis, purchase a set of individually packed strings.

It is necessary to uncoil the string manually. If you wear them, your tuners will stay healthy and more comfortable. It will take several hours for a new string to reach its proper tuning after it has been broken in. If your new string is beginning to break in, it will almost always be out of tune. Keep your hands as safe as possible at all times while performing this task. It’s also worth noting that you don’t always need to replace your entire string set.

String replacement should be done more frequently than not. If you replace your guitar’s strings, you will most likely save money in the long run. A full restring can cost anywhere between $5 and $30, while individual strings can cost anywhere from $5 to $15. If you’re wondering, you can change only one guitar string. Each string is available individually. If you are bent a string, keep in mind that if the high e string snaps or breaks, it will leave a gap. You can replace the string to ensure that your guitar is in good working order and does not need to be replaced in the future.

New Strings For An Old Guita

If your guitar is close to the end of its useful life, you might want to replace the strings rather than repair them. The reason for this is that finding the correct gauge of string for a repaired guitar can be difficult, and new strings may not fit well. Replacing the strings will also prolong the guitar’s lifespan and make playing easier.