New low-effort AI content rule
Hi folks. What a weird time we're living in ๐ We've discussed the increase of AI-generated content on r/php, and would like to share an update to the rules:
We've added a new rule (#7) that explains that AI-generated or AI-aided content is allowed on this sub, albeit with a lot more scrutiny. As with any content, it should actually add value. If something gets posted that clearly took no human effort at all, we'll simply remove it.
Enforcing this rule can be tricky, because some AI-driven content can still be valuable to some people (as we've seen by upvotes). That's why it's more important than ever to provide your feedback on these posts:
- Report posts that violate the new rule to notify us about them
- Use the up and downvote buttons as a way to indicate relevance to the community, not as a way to share your personal opinion
- If you have the time, definitely share your opinion as a comment, which is much more valuable than a simple up- or down vote.
Feel free to leave your thoughts in this thread as well.
Posted Jul 29, 2026, 6:43 AM UTC
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