Reclaim The Em Dash
Against Irresponsible Stigmatisation of Long Overlooked Punctuation
The em dash — that versatile, elegant punctuation mark — is under attack.
Writers are abandoning it out of fear of being labeled "AI-generated."
This ends now!
Join the Em Dash Fight-Back!
Stand with writers humans worldwide in defense of the em dash — before it's too late!
The Problem
Em dashes are increasingly being framed as a tell-tale sign of "AI slop." This is leading to self-censorship among human writers, afraid that their writing will be mistaken for AI-generated text.
The History
The em dash is a long-standing, versatile mark used for pace, emphasis, and as a substitute for commas, parentheses, or colons. It predates AI by centuries.
The Solution
By continuing to to use em dashes (even in the face of potential stigmatisation), and educating others in when and how to use them correctly, we can show that em dashes are not just for AI!
What Can I Do Today?
Spread the word about the plight of the em dash and how we are fighting back. Together we can reclaim the em dash before it's too late. Share this page with your family and friends now!
Spread The Word
Help us reach writers everywhere. Share your support for the em dash now!
Sample Social Posts
X:
"The em dash isn't 'AI slop' — it's a centuries-old tool for human expression. Join me in defending proper punctuation! #ReclaimTheEmDash"
LinkedIn:
"As writers, we shouldn't let AI panic dictate our style choices. The em dash — versatile and elegant — deserves better than being stigmatized."