2002. What about photographic artists who want to push their photography beyond an “undoctored record” of what things look like

That’s fine; they should follow their muse and not worry about TTG.

Any image-creator who doesn’t want the strictures of the Trust Test can do whatever they please and it won’t affect TTG.

For example, from “B” of FAQ #608: “For many photographers who aren’t concerned with TTG, AI-GC will eventually offer unlimited creative possibilities.”

TTG was never intended for those who don’t want to preserve an undoctored record of what their camera lens saw, whether they decline for purposes of “art” or for any other reason.

With billions of new photographs being created every day, there’s plenty of room for all interests and tastes.

See also #431.

Some of the large areas of photography that are not well-suited to TTG