No, my dear. In fact, I take the trouble to write all my texts first in my native language and only use AI for translation afterward. But I'm flattered by the question... I had no idea we had an officer from the Anti-AI Police patrolling the fórum! Pleased to meet you and keep up the fine work, officer!
The problem is that even if you may not be knowingly doing so, the "auto-translation" component of the software you're using is making the final output "LLM-slop-ish". It makes much of it come across as very annoying to read. So even if you're not intentionally trying to use AI, the software you're using is doing more than a straightforward translation. It's using an LLM to rewrite a lot of what you're trying to convey in tiresome cliched "LLM-speak".
I am grateful for your concern. I should add that, when I commission a translation, I explicitly request that it remain as faithful as possible to my original text and refrain from unwarranted alterations. Translation is for me a practical necessity, not a creative crutch (the AI neither thinks/creates on my behalf) As to your expressed displeasure, I would point out that I am, by training, a music educator with a graduate degree, and I read extensively. If the final product of my writing strikes you as "irritating to read", it may well be because my prose (particularly on matters of some ensitive topics) tends toward a more technical register and less toward casual colloquialism. In any case, I thank you for the unsolicited literary critique. I shall continue to write in my own manner and to translate in the way that best suits me (I once relied on Google Translator, but it was unsatisfactory, and I have no intention of returning to it). If my writing style does not agree with you, do not worry, 'cos the internet is infinite, and no one is obliged to read or comment on anything they do not enjoy! Last edited: Jul 6, 2026 at 12:09 AM
My honest thoughts on AI are this. If an AI tool or application can achieve comparable mixes & masters a SKILLED human (who can also contribute creatively, has years of experience, knowledgeable opinions, craftsmanship and occasional moments of inspiration), then I'm fine with that. At this juncture, I don't believe it can. But developers, have at it! Why? I would much rather focus my time, which is a limited resource, creating, playing, singing, arranging the actual music itself.(and writing lyrics). Also, if I was doing anything other than home demos, I would always use proper studios with proper SKILLED people. AI actually creating the music? On so many levels, GTF! All it's doing is robbing human artists and creating bland generic, pastiche slop, for people who should not be allowed anywhere near the creative space. The world is already FLOODED with SHITE music. All it is doing is adding to that. The deluge is now a tsunami. It has always surprised me that there is not more SERIOUS collaboration on these boards, as opposed to the one-man band, I know everything and can do it all mentality, (and here's my latest release, it's my 5th today, what do you think of it). Seriously? If you were in a studio or with other people, you'd already know the answer. I'm rightly sure there are some talents on here. Let's keep it quality, and more importantly, keep it human! Or we can all just whinge about things. Thank you for your attention to this matter! (and no, I'm not a fan)
