"You're putting words in her mouth and at a level that could have kick-back on her from the Olympics..."
The oath every surf journalist takes, upon receiving his or her special Maurice Cole designed quill, is thus: “I shall not falsely attribute quotes to professional surfers and especially not Carissa Moore who is the most adored on this, and any other, planet.” Alas, we live in a new time where artificial intelligence is busily punching out stories for Surfer Magazine, the onetime “Bible of the Sport,” and these robots don’t even know the difference between a Maurice Cole and a Maurice Gibb.
Three days, ago, you recall that surfers worldwide, and particularly in Tahiti, became very angry when a barge plowed into Teahupo’o’s prized reef. Tensions had already been high with Olympic organizers wanting to replace the wooden judging tower with a brand-new aluminum one and locals pushing back over environmental concerns.
The barge incident seemed to swell the ranks of the opposition.
Derek Rielly wrote of the incident:
Following yesterday’s report the Olympic barge had accidentally bulldozed its way through the precious coral reef, Carissa Moore wrote:
“(Broken heart emoji) This doesn’t seem worth it.”
Surf fans were quick to dive on five-time world champion Moore’s comment, begging her to leverage her considerable influence to pressure organisers to cancel the tower’s construction with the threat of a surfer boycott.
Carissa left the comment unabridged, not calling for any specific action.
Yesterday, Surfer Magazine’s trending news bot took up the story under the headline “Reef Destroyed in Teahupo’o; 5x World Champ Carissa Moore Calls to Boycott Surfing in Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Video)”
There was neither a call to boycott nor a video of her calling for a boycott in the word salad that followed.
Calls To Boycott Surfer Magazine Grow
Lincoln Eather, noted longtime tour and media observer, pointed out the danger of lying about what Moore said, writing, “C’mon Surfer Magazine – you’re better than this. No where in the article does it state (or any videos you linked to, or anything on Riss’ profiles) does she state what you wrote in the headline. Click bait comes & goes, and can be funny. This borders on fvcked, you’re putting words in her mouth and at a level that could have kick-back on her from the Olympics… Do better.”
Can Surfer do better though? Does the algorithm care about all-too-human conceits like veracity and a good, honest day’s work down in the clickbait mines?
Probably not.
More as the story develops.
Chad Smith, drummer for beachgrit core surf band “Dezza and the fake Tranny Bots”.
Xox
The surfer article has an authors name on it, just call them out
Who gives a F , no one seems to have given a single hoot when the orginal tower was installed into the reef by pro surfing , or was it simply always there ?
Oh FFS….Maurice and Maurice or M&M….
Story was on a plane in Indo, and a friend next to me was telling me about AI and how good it was…I replied AI actually lies.
He AI’d me and I found out that I was :
* Inducted into the hall of fame in 2006?……I have actually refused to have my name put up on the Hall of Shame
* I was responsible for developing surfing in Indo in the 80/90s….hadn’t been there since 73′
*I was a Towin pioneer with Laird and Darrick D
* 75% of the info was just made up ..so AI is a liar!
M & Ms…peanut or chocolate?
This is why if I was famous the only place I would comment on things would be BG under an alias. Mostly just to troll.
I thoroughly enjoyed all the Bond movies!
Thanks bro
Has anyone ever seen Maurice Gibb & Maurice Cole in the same place?
Ashole and his cronies have more aliases on Disqus than the number of sheep Negs has locked in his Epstein-like dome room.
Cunt Bot
Butt Cunt
Butt cunt botti…a delicious hot dish from madras
then AI became self-aware
https://youtu.be/4DQsG3TKQ0…
in cali, as the gov, he met his match…The Unions. later, his housekeeper…Oh Maria!
Speaking of AI, this morning I asked the newest entry in the AI game (Google’s Bard) “who’s the best surf journalist?” Here is its detailed, unedited, and at times eerily ominous answer (George Orwell surf journalist?? Heretofore unrealized connection between the WSL and “1984”?):
“There’s no single answer to who the “best” surf journalist is, as it depends on individual preferences and what criteria you prioritize. Different journalists excel in different areas, such as:
**Writing style:**
* **Lyrical and poetic:** Jamie Brisick, Allan Weisbecker, Sam McIntosh
* **Witty and satirical:** Chas Smith, Drew Kampion
* **Informative and analytical:** Daniel Duane, Lauren Hill, Steven Kotler
**Subject matter expertise:
* **History and culture:** Matt Warshaw, Paul Holmes, Chris Dixon
* **Competition and performance:** Derek Rielly, Nick Carroll, WSL staff writers
* **Environmental issues and sustainability:** Laura J. Nelson, Easkey Britton, Ted Woods
Reach and influence:
* **Widely published and followed:** Laylan Connelly, Brooke Baitinger, Mark Price
* **Active on social media and online platforms:** Chas Smith, Jamie O’Brien, Laird Hamilton
* **Published in prestigious magazines and publications:** The Surfer’s Journal, The Inertia, The New Yorker
* **Pioneered new styles of surf writing:** Bruce Brown, Matt Warshaw, Susan Orlean
* **Championed social and environmental causes:** Sean Doherty, Tiffany Campbell, Sarah Leeth
* **Influenced the way we view surfing and the ocean:** Jack London, George Orwell, William Finnegan
Ultimately, the “best” surf journalist for you depends on what you’re looking for in their writing. Here are some resources to help you discover your favorites:
* **Surfing magazines and websites:** The Surfer’s Journal, The Inertia, Surfer Magazine, Surfline
* **Books on surfing:** “Surfwise” by Matt Warshaw, “The Longest Ride” by William Finnegan, “Barbarian Days” by William Finnegan
* **Social media:** Follow your favorite surfers and journalists on Instagram, Twitter, etc.
* **Podcasts and documentaries:** Listen to interviews with surf writers and watch documentaries about surf culture
Enjoy exploring the diverse world of surf journalism!
Is BG considered a social media or online platform? Pretty hard to name any publications active in 2023 that are not online platforms.
pretty clear that we’re all just existing in a simulation at this point.
I asked Bing’s AI if Chas is a good journalist, I think so but I had a fairly impressive drug habit in the 80s, below is the response:
Chas Smith is a controversial figure in the surf journalism world. Some people may admire his style of writing, which is often provocative, humorous, and irreverent. Others may find him disrespectful, biased, and sensationalist. Whether he is a good journalist or not depends on your criteria and preferences.
According to his web search results, Chas Smith has written for various publications, such as Vice, Stab, Surfing, and Beach Grit1234. He has also authored several books, such as Welcome to Paradise, Now Go to Hell and Cocaine + Surfing: A Sordid History of Surfing’s Greatest Love Affair13. He has covered topics ranging from war zones to fashion shows, from drug scandals to wave pools1234.
Some of his critics have accused him of being unprofessional, unethical, and inaccurate in his reporting. For example, he has been sued by former pro surfer Sunny Garcia for defamation, and he has admitted to fabricating some of his stories for entertainment purposes23. He has also been known to mock and insult other surfers, journalists, and industry figures, sometimes using offensive language and personal attacks124.
Some of his fans have praised him for being original, honest, and entertaining in his writing. They may appreciate his willingness to challenge the status quo, expose the dark side of surfing, and inject humor and personality into his stories1234. He has also been recognized for his literary talent, his extensive knowledge of surfing history and culture, and his passion for the sport134.
Ultimately, the answer to your question is subjective and may vary depending on who you ask. You may want to read some of his articles and books yourself and form your own opinion. I hope this helps. 😊
not wanting to get political but I read this and thought if you replace good journalist with good politician, Chas sounds like Donald Trump.
Donald Trump is a controversial figure in the political world. Some people may admire his style, which is often provocative, humorous, and irreverent. Others may find him disrespectful, biased, and sensationalist. Whether he is a good politician or not depends on your criteria and preferences.
Inquiring minds want to know who has better hair, The Donald or the Chas?
AI: “Jimmy Fallon has yet to mess up Chas’ hairline…”
These AI’s are getting smarter
Ha…Beach Grit1234. 1234…1234..it’s a waltz around here alright
I’m pretty sure a waltz is in 3:4
Chris Dixon’s favorite replicant: Dane’s Sushi
I’d like to see one of our resident photoshop specialists display chas wearing a Surfer Mag shirt who’s wearing a BG shirt who’s wearing a Surfer Mag shirt who’s wearing a BG shirt…
Hard to decipher who/what the hell is real anymore. More than half this crap seems bot written. Except what Charles Smith writes, that is nothing but beautifully crafted prose.
People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
Do better BG.
Our house is built from plexiglass. We couldn’t afford the real stuff.
Im no physicist but wouldnt that mean the rock you throw will bounce back with equal force? Watch out!
BG have been trying to do better but their level of better is piss weak.
But it far exceeds the better of Surfer which is dogshit.
Compared to glass, plexiglass is the pricier of the two. That’s because petroleum is used in its production so the cost of oil factors into the final cost of the product. So now you are fucking up the environment just like the Olympics.
And AI fucks up the environment far more than reality. See, in reality world, there is no petrol used in thought, just the brain. In AI you need to burn fossil fuel to generate the bullshit stories created by a computer, much like the Olympics.
Don’t know if that’s true. I just replaced a glass window which cost me way more than filing up my car with petroleum for a month.
Bullshit.
As a professional cabinet maker, I use both glass and plexiglass. Plexiglass is cheaper and also easier to cut/fabricate. Judging by the misinformation you spread I’m guessing that you’re associated with Surfer (the disgraced magazine)?
You’re fucking up the environment by typing on a device that wouldn’t be available if not for fossil fuels. Oh the irony!
A Glass Act!
Hilary:
“We broke the glass ceiling…”
“It takes a village…”
“Trump is killing democracy…”
Bill, Chas, Derek:
“Monica, here’s a cigar!”
People in glass houses should throw parties. With strippers.