I wanted to bring up something that’s been bugging me lately. It seems like more and more people are turning to AI tools to pump out articles for the Journalist merit. At first, it might seem like an easy shortcut, but I honestly think it’s a problem that could hurt the entire Torn journalism scene in the long run.
Why This is an Issue
The whole idea of writing for the Torn City Times (or your personal blog) is to share your unique thoughts, experiences, and perspectives with the community. It’s one of the few ways we can get a glimpse into what makes each of us tick. But when people rely on AI to crank out generic content, that individuality is lost.
Instead of reading something that reflects a player’s journey in Torn or their insights on the game, we end up with cookie-cutter articles that could’ve been written by anyone—or worse, by no one. AI doesn’t have opinions. It doesn’t understand what it’s like to be part of this community. So when AI content starts taking over, it cheapens the whole idea of what Torn journalism is supposed to be.
The Bigger Picture
When AI becomes the go-to for writing articles, the quality and authenticity of our content take a hit. Why would people bother reading or engaging with the Times if it’s full of generic, uninspired writing? The Journalist merit is meant to encourage creativity and individuality, but if AI is doing the heavy lifting, that’s all gone.
And let’s be real—AI doesn’t get Torn. It doesn’t know the feeling of pulling off a successful mug or the thrill of winning big in the casino. It doesn’t have the personal stories or the game knowledge that makes player-written articles worth reading. Those are the things that make Torn’s journalism unique, and they’re what keep people interested.
Let’s Keep It Real
I’m not saying everyone has to be the next great journalist, but if you’re going for the Journalist merit, take it as an opportunity to share something real. Write about your journey in Torn, your thoughts on the game, or even something funny that’s happened to you here. It doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be yours.
Using AI to hit the word count might seem like an easy way to game the system, but it ultimately hurts the community. If we flood the Times with AI-generated articles, it won’t be long before people stop reading altogether.
What do you think? Have you noticed this happening? I’d love to hear other perspectives on this.
Staff have NEVER been too be brief and not accurate like they don’t care. They have NEVER favourited whales whilst disregarding their lesser paid customers.They NEVER show disregard to their customers and act like they don’t care. They are NEVER to be considered the ultimate criminals within Torn City, the crime game where scamming is ALLOWED.
yes most of torn staff are HIGHLY respectable people whom we should all look up to. They are certainly NOT basement bottom feeders.
Thanks for your response, but I think you may have missed the point of my post—it was meant to be ironic.
The obvious use of AI in the post was intentional and something I thought most Torn players would catch. It wasn’t about tearing down the journalism scene (or lack thereof), but more of a tongue-in-cheek take on the idea of using AI for something as personal as storytelling in Torn.
I actually appreciate players who use AI to construct thoughtful responses—especially in threads like this one in particular.
Honestly, I suspect you might do the same yourself, as your replies often have a polished quality that hints at some AI assistance. Or perhaps you’re just a very sophisticated Torn bot, as someone humorously suggested earlier in the thread. That’s not meant as a dig, by the way—just an observation.
At the end of the day, my post wasn’t meant to be taken too seriously. It was simply a lighthearted attempt to spark conversation and a bit of humor for the community. With hindsight, I can see how the tone or topic might have been misunderstood, especially since I’m still a “nooblet” around here. If it got people talking, though, then I think it served its purpose.
I wanted to bring up something that’s been bugging me lately. It seems like more and more people are turning to AI tools to pump out articles for the Journalist merit. At first, it might seem like an easy shortcut, but I honestly think it’s a problem that could hurt the entire Torn journalism scene in the long run.
Why This is an Issue
The whole idea of writing for the Torn City Times (or your personal blog) is to share your unique thoughts, experiences, and perspectives with the community. It’s one of the few ways we can get a glimpse into what makes each of us tick. But when people rely on AI to crank out generic content, that individuality is lost.
Instead of reading something that reflects a player’s journey in Torn or their insights on the game, we end up with cookie-cutter articles that could’ve been written by anyone—or worse, by no one. AI doesn’t have opinions. It doesn’t understand what it’s like to be part of this community. So when AI content starts taking over, it cheapens the whole idea of what Torn journalism is supposed to be.
The Bigger Picture
When AI becomes the go-to for writing articles, the quality and authenticity of our content take a hit. Why would people bother reading or engaging with the Times if it’s full of generic, uninspired writing? The Journalist merit is meant to encourage creativity and individuality, but if AI is doing the heavy lifting, that’s all gone.
And let’s be real—AI doesn’t get Torn. It doesn’t know the feeling of pulling off a successful mug or the thrill of winning big in the casino. It doesn’t have the personal stories or the game knowledge that makes player-written articles worth reading. Those are the things that make Torn’s journalism unique, and they’re what keep people interested.
Let’s Keep It Real
I’m not saying everyone has to be the next great journalist, but if you’re going for the Journalist merit, take it as an opportunity to share something real. Write about your journey in Torn, your thoughts on the game, or even something funny that’s happened to you here. It doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be yours.
Using AI to hit the word count might seem like an easy way to game the system, but it ultimately hurts the community. If we flood the Times with AI-generated articles, it won’t be long before people stop reading altogether.
What do you think? Have you noticed this happening? I’d love to hear other perspectives on this.
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