I am definitely missing the pre-AI writing era

4 hours ago

A writer’s technical draft was rejected because using an LLM for grammar and vocabulary checks caused it to fail an AI-written detection metric, despite 80% of the content being original.
The writer reflects on a decline in their own writing skills, noting that over-reliance on AI tools (like Grammarly or Quilbot) has diminished their natural voice and creativity, making it hard to write without seeking AI input.
They recall a time when their writing flowed effortlessly, even as a non-native English speaker, and produced award-winning work with minimal revision, but now struggle with generic-sounding pieces and poor self-evaluation.
The post is shared as a raw, unedited expression to highlight the value of authentic voice and emotions in writing, and to ask if others have experienced similar creative deterioration due to AI dependence.
The writer thanks the moderators for the rejection, seeing it as a wake-up call to focus on their own voice and resist letting AI rephrase personal thoughts, emphasizing the importance of preserving human emotion in writing.

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