The Illusion of Openness
SD3’s weights are “open” in the same way a zoo tiger is “free-range.” Sure, you can look at the model—but try fine-tuning it without:
- A Stability AI membership ($20/month).
- Mandatory content filters (because you can’t be trusted).
- Hardware requirements that assume you’re mining Ethereum on the side.
Linux Reality Check
Want actual control? Here’s how to run SD3 locally without their shackles:
git clone https://github.com/AUTOMATIC1111/stable-diffusion-webui
./webui.sh --no-half --precision full --disable-safe-unpickle
Translation: –disable-safe-unpickle = “Let me use my damn model.”
The FOSS Alternative
Use GIMP with diffusion plugins (e.g., G’MIC) for truly private image gen. No EULA, no telemetry—just pixels.
Final Thought:
“Open source shouldn’t come with a chastity belt.”