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== [[User:CZmarlin]] and promotional edits ==

This user has made, and continues to make, a lot of articles and substantial rewrites of articles, mostly regarding cars and colleges. Going back to at least early 2025, they appear to be AI. They have [[User_talk:CZmarlin#History_in_automotive_design|denied it, sort of]] (although without directly denying that ''they'' used AI, as opposed to the books/articles cited) but I don't believe this, based on the content at hand.

Most of their substantive edits claim to be "CE" (copyedit I assume), but they are not just "copyedits" as they add substantive content. That content generally shows the bog standard [[WP:AISIGNS]]. A sampling:

* [[Special:Diff/1292939965|Rambler Rebel]]: like tacking promotional participials onto sentences ({{tq|, offering a compelling alternative to consumers.}}, {{tq|, showcasing AMC's technological initiatives.}}, etc), adding editorializing not present in the original text, e.g., turning "Development of AMC's new overhead-valve V8 engine began..." into {{tq|A crucial component of this new direction was the development...}} (also note ''crucial'') I assume it has been hand edited somewhat -- how else does one get {{tq|This change marked a pivotal for AMC}} -- but still.
* [[Special:Diff/1293325414|Siedlce University]]: Promotional AI stuff all over the place, the most glaring being {{tq|Its history, from its origins as a teacher-training college to its current status as a comprehensive university, underscores its enduring dedication to education and its impact on the Siedlce region and beyond.}}
* [[Special:Diff/1293003208|Concord University]]: Undue emphasis on symbolism ({{tq|its journey reflects the broader development}}, superficial analyses ({{tq|reflecting its evolving mission}}, {{tq|underscored the state's growing commitment to public education}}, {{tq|signaling a new chapter in its long-standing commitment}}...), promotional tone and AI vocab all over the place, etc.
* [[Special:Diff/1278645513|AMC Matador]]: The same stuff: {{tq|The new Premier represented a new direction for the former AMC, showcasing a more modern, European-influenced design and engineering, reflecting the evolving automotive landscape of the late 1980s.}}.

I haven't left a new comment because based on the above response I do not expect it to go well. [[User:Gnomingstuff|Gnomingstuff]] ([[User talk:Gnomingstuff|talk]]) 16:43, 5 January 2026 (UTC)

:*[[Special:Diff/1296395956|AMC Hornet]]: {{tqq|The AMC Hornet emerged as a pivotal vehicle in AMC's strategy, directly replacing the venerable ...}}, {{tqq|However, its robust and versatile rear-wheel-drive platform continued to serve as ... Furthermore, demonstrating the enduring adaptability of its original design, the Hornet's chassis underpinned the innovative ...}}
:*[[Special:Diff/1299831222|Nash 600]] {{tqq|The 1949 Nash 600, with its daring aerodynamic styling, spacious interior, and innovative comfort features, represented a bold step for Nash Motors in the post-war automotive landscape, establishing a distinct identity in the competitive economy car segment}}, {{tqq|This innovative placement aimed to bring essential gauges closer to the driver's line of sight, a concept ahead of its time ... Nash also introduced a groundbreaking "Twin Bed" feature ...}}
:*[[Special:Diff/1292804466|Jerrari]]: {{tqq|These unique hybrids combine the rugged utility of a Jeep Wagoneer with the exotic power of a Ferrari}}, {{tqq|The 1977 Jerrari Wagoneer adopted an understated approach ... Modifications to the exterior were subtle yet functional}}, {{tqq|The 1977 Jerrari stands as a testament to Harrah's unique vision and ... where it continues to captivate with its blend of utilitarian ruggedness and supercar heart.}}
:They've added a fair amount of unencyclopedic prose infused with common LLM-isms. I'd be curious to hear about their process in crafting the above samples. [[Special:Contributions/fifteen thousand two hundred twenty four|fifteen&nbsp;thousand&nbsp;two&nbsp;hundred&nbsp;twenty&nbsp;four]]&nbsp;([[User talk:fifteen thousand two hundred twenty four|talk]]) 20:06, 5 January 2026 (UTC)
:{{u|Gnomingstuff}} & {{u|Fifteen thousand two hundred twenty four}}, any further thoughts on this one? The edits are ongoing. [[User:Thebiguglyalien|<span style="color:#487d30">Thebiguglyalien</span>]] ([[User talk:Thebiguglyalien|<span style="color:#714e2a">talk</span>]]) [[Special:Contributions/Thebiguglyalien|🛸]] 01:44, 19 January 2026 (UTC)
::I've [[Special:Diff/1333856902|notified]] them of this discussion, hopefully they can enlighten us a bit as to what their process was when creating the above text. The prose is less than encyclopedic, LLM or not. [[Special:Contributions/fifteen thousand two hundred twenty four|fifteen&nbsp;thousand&nbsp;two&nbsp;hundred&nbsp;twenty&nbsp;four]]&nbsp;([[User talk:fifteen thousand two hundred twenty four|talk]]) 03:31, 20 January 2026 (UTC)
::apologies, have been working on other backlogs, looks like not much to do at this point in time [[User:Gnomingstuff|Gnomingstuff]] ([[User talk:Gnomingstuff|talk]]) 20:29, 22 January 2026 (UTC)