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Common AI Tell Signs or Words to Avoid ​

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Updated: 2026-03-16

Reddit moderators and users can often spot when a comment looks AI-generated. These types of comments have a much higher chance of being removed. To keep your comments natural, avoid the following AI tell signs: Overuse of em-dashes (-) (This is very common one and people often don't remove this sign.) Too many semicolons Excessive quotation marks around normal words Perfectly balanced bullet point lists in comments βœ… Pro Tips to Sound Human: Use casual Re

Reddit moderators and users can often spot when a comment looks AI-generated. These types of comments have a much higher chance of being removed. To keep your comments natural, avoid the following AI tell signs:

  • Overuse of em-dashes (-)(This is very common one and people often don't remove this sign. )
  • Too many semicolons
  • Excessive quotation marks around normal words
  • Perfectly balanced bullet point lists in comments

βœ… Pro Tips to Sound Human:

  • Use casual Reddit-style language (e.g., β€œyeah,” β€œtbh,” β€œidk”).
  • Don’t be afraid of small typos or imperfect grammar.
  • Keep it short and to the point, like you’d reply to a friend.
  • Don't be too overly promotional. Do a subtle plug of your brand.
  • Write the comment as if you're talking from a personal experience of using the tool/app/service.

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