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Scrivener7

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9. I think a better question is whether AI posts should be a violation of the TOS.

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Wed Dec 3, 2025, 09:52 PM

Dec 3

I believe so. I want to talk to people. And I don't want to contribute to AI's environmental disaster.

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Should AI-created content in posts be alerted on ? UPDATED: for ethical consistency [View all] eppur_se_muova Dec 3 OP

Not alerted - but somehow clearly identified - maybe with a color identifier as with videos, etc? NewHendoLib Dec 3 #1

changed my vote from yes... ret5hd Dec 3 #6

I agree, identification is better than alerting synni Dec 5 #31

Based on WHAT?? It is in no way a violation of site rules. Jack Valentino Dec 3 #2

But it should be. paleotn Dec 3 #4

NO. Jack Valentino Dec 3 #5

That's it! Just so no to fakes. paleotn Dec 3 #7

It's unreliable. One expert after another has said that chatbots are built in such a way that they tell you what you eppur_se_muova Dec 4 #18

Alerted on for what? Renew Deal Dec 3 #3

Why not? 3825-87867 Dec 3 #8

I think a better question is whether AI posts should be a violation of the TOS. Scrivener7 Dec 3 #9

I voted yes, but agree with u berniesandersmittens Dec 3 #10

Yes, definitely. Scrivener7 Dec 3 #11

Its a context thing. Eventually the AI bubble will burst but... FascismIsDeath Dec 3 #12

Definitely no womanofthehills Dec 3 #13

That information can be found easily via Google or other search engines and does NOT require highplainsdem Dec 5 #32

Is the 3rd option written by AI? Kaleva Dec 3 #14

LOL mr715 Dec 3 #16

Thank you for picking up on that ! :D At first, I tried to write an AI-sounding post which I thought would capture ... eppur_se_muova Dec 4 #19

I don't know to be honest Niagara Dec 3 #15

How does anyone feel comfortable posting AI slop under their own name? hunter Dec 3 #17

Labelled KentuckyWoman Dec 4 #20

Isn't that like asking whether YouTube videos or links to Twitter posts should be a violation of the terms of service? meadowlander Dec 4 #21

Actually yes, theoretically no? jfz9580m Dec 4 #22

This is a confusing question jfz9580m Dec 4 #23

We need to push back against AI, but with a caveat... carpetbagger Dec 5 #24

One issue i see is people spamming the board with some slop video with no context in the body fujiyamasan Dec 5 #25

I think it's EarlG's call canetoad Dec 5 #26

If the AI-created content violates the TOS - yes. Ms. Toad Dec 5 #27

Well, I'm open to it, but it should be clearly clarified as being modified, etc. Just like photographs, videos, etc. SWBTATTReg Dec 5 #28

I'm up for it. usonian Dec 5 #29

Based on my own selfish entertainment, I'd say "no" simply because flvegan Dec 5 #30

Important to check what is correct whether from humans, AI, or a million typing monkeys. RoeVWade Dec 5 #33

Wouldn't it be better to campaign for alerting on false information before AI content? muriel_volestrangler Dec 5 #34