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Fediverse writers report decline in AI spam

Writers on the Fediverse are reporting a significant decrease in AI-generated spam messages. Previously, these messages, often disguised as offers from editors or book clubs, were a frequent nuisance. Users are now questioning if spammers have shifted their tactics or abandoned this particular method of unsolicited promotion. AI

IMPACT This anecdotal report suggests a potential shift in spammer tactics, impacting online communication for writers.

RANK_REASON User report on a trend, not a direct announcement or event.

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · _jimnelson_ ·

    Hey, Fediverse # writers & # authors — I used to get annoying AI-generated spam every other day. It would purport to be from an editor or book club organizer, g

    Hey, Fediverse # writers & # authors — I used to get annoying AI-generated spam every other day. It would purport to be from an editor or book club organizer, go on to praise one of my books to the seven heavens, and then offer to promote it (for a fee, of course). It's been seve…