aplaceforallmystuff/antislop

AntiSlop — AI Writing Pattern Detector

Detects AI-generated writing patterns so you can fix them. Based on research from Wikipedia's Signs of AI Writing, Finnish academic studies, and Georgia Tech analysis of 168M+ articles.

The 30-Second Test

The Horoscope Test:

"Could anyone have written this, for anyone?"

If yes, it's slop. Like a horoscope — technically applicable to everyone, resonant with no one.

What fails:

• Vague claims without specific examples
• Advice that applies universally without context
• Content missing the author's distinct perspective
• Writing that could have any byline

What passes:

• Specific tools, dates, outcomes mentioned
• Personal observations grounded in experience
• Opinions that not everyone would agree with
• Details only this author would know

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Usage

/antislop

[paste your text here]

Or: "check this for AI slop", "run antislop on this draft"

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Detection Patterns

Tier 1: Almost Always AI (Remove Immediately)

These phrases are so strongly associated with AI that their presence alone suggests unedited output.

| Pattern | Example | Fix | |---------|---------|-----| | Delve | "Let's delve into..." | Remove or replace with direct statement | | Game-changer | "This game-changing approach..." | Describe the actual impact | | Revolutionary | "A revolutionary new method..." | State what it actually does | | Unlock potential | "Unlock your potential..." | Remove entirely | | Leverage (as verb) | "Leverage these insights..." | "Use" | | It's worth noting | "It's worth noting that..." | Just state the thing | | Moreover/Furthermore | "Moreover, this approach..." | Remove or use "Also" | | Today's digital landscape | "In today's digital landscape..." | Remove | | Cutting-edge | "Cutting-edge solutions..." | Remove | | Pivotal moment | "Marking a pivotal moment in..." | State what happened | | Tapestry (abstract) | "A rich tapestry of influences..." | Remove or be specific | | Intricate/intricacies | "The intricacies of..." | "Details of" or remove | | Showcase (as verb) | "Showcasing their commitment..." | "Shows" or describe what happened | | Vibrant | "A vibrant community of..." | Remove or use specific detail | | Interplay | "The interplay between X and Y..." | "How X and Y affect each other" | | Garner | "Garnering attention from..." | "Got attention from" or be specific | | Align with | "Aligning with broader trends..." | State the actual relationship | | Paradigm shift | "A paradigm shift in..." | Describe the actual change | | Seamlessly | "Seamlessly integrates..." | Remove or describe how it works | | Navigate (abstract) | "Navigate the complexities..." | Remove or be specific |

Research evidence:

• Finnish study (56,878 essays): "delve" usage increased 10.45x post-ChatGPT
• Georgia Tech (168.3M articles): "delve" went from 0.31 to 7.9 per 1,000 papers in Q1 2024

Tier 2: Suspicious When Repeated

| Pattern | Example | Fix | |---------|---------|-----| | Here's the thing | Used repeatedly | Keep first, vary subsequent | | At the end of the day | "At the end of the day..." | Remove | | The bottom line | "The bottom line is..." | Just state it | | Let's dive in | "Without further ado, let's dive in" | Remove | | Comprehensive and thorough | Paired adjectives | Pick one | | In this post, we'll cover | Template opening | Remove |

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Structural Patterns

Staccato Fragment Spam

Three or more consecutive short declarative sentences in parallel structure. AI's version of bullets pretending to be prose.

Before:

The model is impressive. Complex code ships fast. Documentation writes itself.

After:

The model is impressive — complex code ships in a single session, and documentation practically writes itself.

Comparator Sentences

Before:

This isn't theoretical. It's practical. It's not about X. It's about Y.

After:

Here's how it works in practice: [just state what it is]

Sentence Uniformity

Every sentence 10-15 words. Short. Punchy. Exhausting. Real writing has rhythm — mix short sentences for impact with longer ones that explore implications.

Emoji Headers

"🎯 Goal / 💡 Key Insight / ✅ Action Item"

Remove emojis from headers. They signal AI-generated structure.

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Content Patterns

| Pattern | Before | After | |---------|--------|-------| | Significance inflation | "marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of..." | "was established in 1989" | | Promotional language | "nestled within the breathtaking region" | "is a town in the Gonder region" | | Vague attributions | "Experts believe it plays a crucial role" | "according to a 2019 survey by..." | | Chatbot artifacts | "I hope this helps! Let me know if..." | Remove entirely | | Sycophantic tone | "Great question!" | Respond directly |

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Scoring System

| Pattern Type | Points | |--------------|--------| | Each Tier 1 phrase | +3 | | Each Tier 2 phrase (repeated) | +2 | | Failed horoscope test | +5 | | Staccato fragment spam (per instance) | +4 | | Sentence uniformity detected | +3 | | Comparator sentences (per instance) | +2 | | Emoji headers | +2 |

Score interpretation:

• 0-5: Low risk (minor edits needed)
• 6-12: Medium risk (significant editing required)
• 13+: High risk (likely unedited AI output)

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Output Format

## AntiSlop Report

**Horoscope Test:** [PASS/FAIL] - [reason]
**Slop Score:** [X] - [Risk Level]

### Issues Found

| Location | Pattern | Suggestion |
|----------|---------|------------|
| Line 3 | Tier 1: "delve" | Remove or replace with direct statement |
| Lines 8-11 | Staccato fragments | Combine into flowing prose |

### Summary
- [Total Tier 1 phrases]
- [Total structural issues]
- [Overall assessment]

### The Core Principle
Your voice is in the specificity, the opinions, the rough edges, and the rhythm. Protect those.

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References

• Wikipedia: Signs of AI writing
• WikiProject AI Cleanup
• Finnish study on "delve" usage (56,878 essays)
• Georgia Tech analysis (168.3M articles)

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Core Principle

AI slop isn't about individual words — it's about patterns.

One "moreover" doesn't make content AI-generated. But "moreover" + "it's worth noting" + "delve into" + uniform sentences + emoji headers = obvious slop.

The goal is writing that sounds like a specific human with specific opinions, not a very polite committee trying not to offend anyone.