I know, it is getting boring – AI this and AI that. But I hope you remember my argument why being human online is important. And I have a little proof to back it up today.
It happened to me on three platforms, within a span of a few months. I was invited to be a part of a smaller community, or I was asked to take part in beta testing. Namely, these platforms are Etsy, Pinterest, and Canva. I have been using all of them for years.
Do I have any advantages because of that? To be honest, no. At least not at the moment, but I can tell that big platforms want to connect with real people and create little communities that they can rely on. Maybe a shift?
So I hope this little post motivates you to keep on going, just as wonderful and just as human you are….
How I do it:
- I basically write as I speak. Using Grammarly here and there.
- I do not aim for perfection.
- I write about my own experience.
- I use my own thoughts and ideas, not ChatGPT
- I am legit and truthful across the platforms (often confused with authenticity)
Have a great autumn, dear friends 🎃
You don't have to read this 
everything in moderation is my feeling – but I am sad that places like Pinterest are filled with mindless AI – I think we’ll pivot back towards more and more authentic stories and images and art created by real humans!
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I agree! Thanks for commenting and sharing your thoughts 🙂
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My absolute pleasure 💜
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Yeah, I 100% agree with you. I mostly write from scratch. I’ll occasionally use AI tools to help refine my thoughts or improve delivery, but the voice and message are always mine. Writing as yourself really matters.
I also think a lot of people struggle with knowing where the line is—when sharing becomes meaningful versus when it turns into TMI. There’s a difference between being vulnerable and overexposing your entire life online. Especially on video-based platforms, not everything needs to be documented or published in real time. Vulnerability should add value to the story, not cross into something that might have been better kept private.
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Agreed Hari, over sharing is not the way to go. I was tempted many times to share things, just realizing later, that it would be a big mistake.
Writing from scratch is my thing, too. It pushes the brain. AI is useful when I am in a hurry and have to whip up something really quickly – like an email or a note.
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My mum tends to lean towards the sharing is caring (it helps people feel less alone) whilst my dad is more cautious (he feels like everything can be weaponized) – I’m 54 and still think of their advice when I’m trying to decide how to proceed…!! Usually, it’s a case by case decision that I make. Keep up the good work!! xx
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