Alright, let me get this—recently someone tried to come to me, sayin' that I'm an Ai commentator and this really pissed me off like what the heck...
They all on here believing I'm an AI-commentator? For real? What the freak, man!
When did it become a thing to question enjoying one's work?
Am I being too good at hyping people up?
Do I need to slow down?
Nah, fam, that ain't me.
I mean, come on, if I was an AI bot, my name would be leading that "Most Supportive Commenters of the Week" list every week. But surprise, surprise, it isn't. And do you know why? 'Cause I'm a real human with real thoughts, feelings, and a real passion for the craft. It's not my fault that I spend the time to read and respond like a human being rather than just saying "Nice work" and running.
I understand, though.
People out here using AI-commented comments as a cheat code to grow their audience. And come on, those comments out there seems like screaming to show that they're Ai based. No depth, no feeling, no passion—just a bunch of useless words thrown together like a Frankenstein's monster of "well done" and "keep it up." Y'all ever read one of those and just know? 'Cause same.
Look, I'm just out here being ME.
If my compliment is too deep, too sincere, too full of real admiration—then so BE it. I am seeing the work ethic, the feeling, the passion that goes into making and I'm going to hype it up the way it should be. Ain't nothing AI about it.
Bruh, this messed me up, fam! Felt like I got sliced into tiny pieces. Almost made me wanna ghost the whole creative community,
And then, a huge thank you to my creator friend, L.K. Rolan, who really inspires me from one of her pieces "She's a Witch! Or at Least Someone Thinks So" to write or being bold enough to prove your point—nothing wrong in saying things straightforward rather than just beat around the bush. She mentioned about how being "too good to be good" makes people wonder if you're even real. Like, consider this—being so real that people begin to wonder if you're really fake. Insane, right?
But that's life—being sincere to everyone or when you really care, and some people just can't quite get it.
Just to make it clear, my words are not mere words—if I tell you that someone's work is good, then it is and I'm not so called Sycophancy freak who just flatter insincerely or praise anyone to gain or take advantage out of nowhere— if I'm saying this, of course I mean it.
Lemme be real, while writing I'm low-key nervous about sharin' this with ya, and don't know how it'll gonna execute, I hope it didn't get messy but here goes! The real tea is, the people who truly know and love ya will ride or die with ya, no matter how wild things get!
I personally admire the struggle and the difficulties of writers in putting their work together, particularly when they exceed 600 words. It's not simple, and for me what is even more difficult is to ensure that they are properly credited so that they can continue writing, and they can smile when they receive a genuine compliment. It brings me great personal satisfaction to be able to share this JOY, to put this SMILE on each and every one of your faces because I'm all for spreading joys, laughter and happyness.
And why not, after all we're artists all of us in this space, and we don't need to wait in order to exchange the LOVE and SUPPORT.
But if still there's somebody out there still wondering if I'm AI or not, well then I just have to say—gosh DARN IT, I must be one darn fine programmed robot. Maybe I'll just begin glitching out mid-comment just to frighten y'all half to death.
"Beep boop—good story-telling—ERROR 404: Fake love not found."
No, I'm human, and I ain't changin'.
This is ME, doing ME, simple as that!!
About the Creator
Komal
I write poems and stories that hit the feels.
When I’m not lost in my own plots, I’m either daydreaming about the next big idea or just winging life with a grin.
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Comments (39)
Thank you for taking the time to read and respond like a human. I really do appreciate comments that go further than "Nice work."
Komal, Come back! It's been so long! C'mon, dear 🙃
Thank you, Komal. like you, I like to leave comments of substance, especially when I read something that is very good. I just can’t hit with a heart or two little words and then run. If somebody has put a lot of effort into what they’ve written, I want to appreciate what they did and I want to let them know how much I appreciate it. Granted there are times when I’m tired and maybe my creativity isn’t there so maybe my comment is a little shorter but it’s Almost never just a heart or two little words. That’s kind of taking the easy way out in my mind. Thank you for writing this and I hope that you continue writing here on the vocal platform because I do enjoy your work.
Love how you turn passion into human connection, keep it up! I often use AI like https://www.thispersondoesnotexist.cc/ but I'm pretty sure your pieces are as original and filled with empathy.
Miss you Koko! 💕
I like this story
But that's life—being sincere to everyone or when you really care, and some people just can't quite get it
Lol, an eloquent vent! Well done on the leaderboard placement!
Girl...FRIENNNNNN!!! In love with this--your writing--essence--unapologetic style! This piece will be reread multiple times. Keep your "fire power" locked and loaded. A well-known military tactic for some "combatants" is to use human shields. Ergo, some 'AI-writer-nasties' will hover underneath those who are authentically great to slide/sneak by. Keep true and keep shining Acegirl!
congratulations on leaderboard recognition--- I do not think AI could ever simulate that voice! thanks for all of the positive comments you give.
I feel like I missed some Vocal drama... 😅 Love how unapologetically YOU this is though, spite and all!! Congrats on second most discussed story this week, Komal!!
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I admit to an element of cynicism in my life. In fact, I’d say I am the consummate pessimist. But I was shocked to see that you were being accused of being inauthentic. A seed of doubt was born, because some comments summarized the piece, and I’m only used to bots doing that. But I double checked, read more of the wonderful comments you posted on my stories, and saw the human factor. I read some of your work and saw the artist’s drive behind the words. I’m sorry for ever doubting you, you never deserved it. And I hope your genuine love of and care for writing, writers, and this confusing nation of Vocalia of which we are all citizens never changes. That you never change. You were so authentic that it scared people, and I can understand that fear. But reading between the lines to see the artist beneath was enough to convince me, and maybe drive away a little of my infinite pessimism Sending love and good wishes your way from the orthopaedic clinic ❤️🩹
Komal, thank you for this expressive piece 💙 If what you are saying is true and you’ve not used AI, then I second Dharrsheena by saying I owe you an apology. I admit that some of your comments did register as AI to me. But, I do know you are very kind, so I feel (for myself) that I should not have been so quick to judge. I recently went down an AI research rabbit hole and learned that AI detecters can actually be very inaccurate and inconsistent sometimes. Honestly, I think AI has damaged the state of writing and everyone in the writing realm has been affected in one way or another—at least until detectors are error proof 💙
Wow. Personally, I never thought your comments were AI. I agree with your statement: "It's not my fault that I spend the time to read and respond like a human being rather than just saying "Nice work" and running." A lot of comments are just "Great, keep it up." "Commendable," etc. I found your comments in-depth. 🫶
We may soon loose the right to leave comments, this piece is different it feels like the real you spoke out. Being accused of something in an open forum would be unsettling to anyone. Glad to wrote and didn’t hide in a your shell.
People think you're AI? ...I guess you can call me Patrick Star because I've been living under a rock, apparently.
Hey Komal, I owe you an apology. I'm so sorry for thinking you use AI 🥺 Even wayyyy before DK below published her piece, I've always thought your comments were AI-Generated. They are always so well put together and seem to be a perfect summary of the piece you're commenting on. I also noticed a pattern of you using, "And that last line..." Now in hindsight, I feel that's just your style. Your comments are always so perfect. Now I get what LK said in her piece about being too good. I usually refrain from reading pieces by someone who leaves an AI-Generated comment but I didn't do that with you because although your comments seemed AI to me, the writing in your pieces didn't. They didn't have any telltales of being AI-Generated. Except one recent poem of yours which was published after DK's piece. It wasn't a rhyming poem. The main MO of AI is to make poems rhyme. I knew that your poem wasn't AI and saw that Rachel had the same thought so I replied to her comment and you replied to it too saying you're happy you passed the human test. I felt so bad when I saw your reply because I imagined how hurt you must have felt. I have to admit, I'm veryyyyy paranoid these days regarding AI on Vocal because AI-Generated content and comments are everywhere I look. I know that's not an excuse and I'm truly sorry for thinking you use AI. I hope you can forgive me 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Please, no one blame Caroline for anything! I'm the one who has called into question your AI use, komal. I have no interest in trolling you or anyone else on this site, but I don't want anyone else blamed when I am the one who has blown the whistle so to speak on what I believe to be undisclosed AI usage. I have not used your name in my piece or discussion on AI but many people I'm sure were able to draw conclusions based on the context I provided and their own suspicions.
Babe, you're just too good at what you do. Speaking of which, would love you to review some of my soon-to-be published work. I'll publish it with your review... or maybe a forward? Let's talk. Let the haters stew. The rest of us are out here cooking. XO
So. You're saying you've NEVER used AI to generate comments? What about stories? Have you used it in those? And answer honestly. Tell us if you have written something with AI and then tell us if you have labelled it as such. Komal, I commend you for confronting accusations that are made against you. If I had to state honestly if I thought you used AI in your comments, I would say "Yes, you do". There is a certain tone to them which is difficult to define but which I innately sense when I read your comments and it feels contrived to me. And they read completely differently to the main tone of this piece. Saying that, I think that there is a MIXTURE of tones in this piece and in that, it reads very differently to other pieces you've published. This, in this instance, may be as a result of heightened emotion and a sense of grievance but I'm not wholly convinced. How do we as readers prove otherwise? We probably can't. We just have to take your word for it and count on you to have the integrity to admit to it. You're saying you haven't and felt vehemently enough about the heat coming your way to write this piece in your defence. Personally, I'm reserving my judgement on the strength of my own reading of not only your comments but your work.
Hello 👋 It was me. I asked the question. After reading a number of articles it was on my mind. I won't simply join a witch hunt. I will decide on my own, and I do believe asking a question to be far better than avoidance. So I asked knowing a bot wouldnt reply. I shall consider this public arse whipping my penance for trying to do the right thing because I genuinely was. Here's the thread... (posted in next comment. Story: My Love-Hate Cake.)
let that person say whatever he wants because he does not understand the difference between Ai and human
First, I'm sorry that this person accused you of this. I know it's not true. You have a whole army of people who know that you are genuine, an amazing person, and that you possess a highly creative mind. I feel the fire from this piece which is actually pretty inspiring in and of itself. I hope you have a great day! :) Give Daisy extra cuddles on my behalf and a treat in my honor. Haha! :)
I'm divided now: shall I copy that image of the cat and used it as my phone's lock screen, or should I use that other one with the little duck? Both are adorable!! And I'm with you: If you are an AI, then you are a good darn well created AI, for sure. : )