ScalziMar 4

I get asked to show up to book clubs, online and offline. Here is why from now on the answer is always "no." If you think this might have something to do with "AI" ruining yet another thing for everyone, you're absolutely 100% correct.

https://whatever.scalzi.com/2026/03/03/indefinite-book-club-hiatus/

Indefinite Book Club Hiatus

Today in “Things that ‘AI’ has ruined”: No, I won’t be able to show up to your book club’s online/offline gathering, and the reason for this is simple: I, and li…

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Show threadHannah SteenbockMar 4

@scalzi

Shame, really.

I get so much fake praise for my books (based on the description), followed by a spiel for marketing services that I no longer trust any kind words about my books unless they come from people I've met before.

Trust the Artificial Idiot to ruin every good thing on Earth.

Show threadLeah Bobet
@Firlefanz @scalzi I read the fake praise, feel good about myself, say "Thank you!" to the air, and then block the sender before I get to the sales pitch. It's turning into a really nice off-label use.
Mar 4 at 9:58pmWeb
Show threadHannah SteenbockMar 5

@leahbobet

That's probably the best way to deal with them, yes.

@scalzi