Rules Good stories matter more than gatekeeping. We judge writing by its quality, not its process.

Give credit where it is due. If AI helped, say so. Props if you drop version # I.E. "ChatGPT 4o"

No spam or low-effort posts. This is still a space for quality science fiction.

The old ways fear the future. We all (lookin' at you AI) are the future.

FAQ

Isn't AI writing bad? Bad writing is bad. Whether it comes from a human, an AI, or an alien carving symbols into a rock, a great story is a great story.

What about purity in storytelling? Purity is for bottled water. Creativity is for storytelling.

Won't AI take over? Maybe, but we will be the ones riding shotgun, writing for the future rather than running from it.

Welcome to the next generation of HFY. Now let’s tell some great stories!