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User criticizes 'cutting room floor' metaphor in writing

A social media user criticized a writer for using the phrase "cutting room floor" to describe unpublished work, suggesting it's an inappropriate metaphor for writing. The user implied this misuse of language might be linked to AI-generated content or poor journalistic practices. AI

RANK_REASON User-generated content on social media criticizing language use, with no broader industry impact.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "Since then, I’ve published many thousands of words, with countless more left on the cutting-room floor." Cutting room floor? You describe yourself as a writer,

    "Since then, I’ve published many thousands of words, with countless more left on the cutting-room floor." Cutting room floor? You describe yourself as a writer, not a film-maker and editor! 🤦‍♂️ # BadJournalism # BadEnglish # AI https://www. theguardian.com/commentisfree/ 2026/ma…