(2) About LLM disclosure: I would suggest a middle-way, don't call the exact model, just "written/co-authored/assisted by LLM" as long as it is not a fully FOSS LLM (from future), but naming the exact model when using FOSS LLMs. That should address the issues on both sides (no advertisement, but still being transparent enough). At this point a huge thanks for how you speak about these LLM topics in general.

(3) GIMP sucks indeed ... using it for 20 years now (so I am experienced enough to make that claim), still makes a lot of things unnecessary complicated. Just try to package textures in the different RGBA channels and compare it with other programs that can do this waaay easier or try to format text and compare. It is like GIMP has never reached the UX level of software in 2010+. On the other hand it is also a great tool and can do almost everything people need, just not always very accessible. It still sucks less than proprietary software as Adobe Suite with abo, cloud and also quirks. LibreOffice on the other hand is just great. I love that I still can use the non-ribbon GUI-standards and personally don't miss any feature. With Germany and others on board, missing features will be added at some point, so I don't worry about its future.

I have ended up in dependency hell enough times to appreciate not having to deal with that.