Threw $80 at a generative AI writing tool last month

I figured it would help me bust through writer's block for a fantasy novel I'm working on. Within two hours I realized it was just churning out the same basic plot points I've seen a hundred times before. No character depth, no real emotion, just generic descriptions that felt hollow. The only thing it actually helped me do was realize how much I value writing the mess myself. Has anyone else had a tool completely flop on you like this?

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ryanj607d ago

It's like everything is getting the same treatment lately. Fast food restaurants charging more for smaller portions, streaming services raising prices while cutting content, and now AI tools that promise the world but just give you the same bland stuff repackaged.

ray_mitchell7d agoMost Upvoted

Man, tell me about it! I actually switched to a cheaper streaming plan and started hitting up the local diner instead of the big chains, and it's been way better for my wallet and my sanity. You just gotta vote with your wallet, you know? Maybe try a smaller AI tool or cancel one subscription and see if you even miss it. What's the one thing you've cut back on that actually made you feel less annoyed, @ryanj60?