as a long term contributor to this thread I'd like to chime in on the upscale/ai issue, since this is a current and growing topic.
first, it is very well true that the AI can't give you anything real that wasn't there in the first place. those prudent student photos are a great example, as they were (unfortunately) heavily censored by the original publishers of the calendar and you can still see that is the case with the AI.
second, popular or not, loved by all, some or few, it is my suggestion that any similar images from now on ought to go in their own thread. there are other calendar threads for best slips and favorite calendar photo of all time, etc....an "upscaled calendar photo" thread would allow those who like the format to enjoy the photos there while keeping this thread for mostly new finds as it has generally been for nearly two decades.
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