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Hello CurseForge Team,

I would like to submit a feature and policy request regarding the increasing amount of low-effort or misleading content created using generative AI, particularly in thumbnails, cover images, and presentation materials.

As an active creator, I have noticed a growing trend where:

• AI-generated thumbnails are used in a way that misrepresents the actual content.

• Some uploads rely heavily on AI-generated visuals without clear labeling.

• This creates confusion for users and reduces trust in high-quality, manually created projects.

Platforms like the Minecraft Marketplace already apply strict rules and labels regarding thumbnails, branding, and misleading presentation. I believe a similar approach would greatly benefit CurseForge.

Proposed Improvements

I would like to suggest the following possible improvements (one or more could be implemented):

1. Optional or mandatory labeling for AI-generated thumbnails or promotional images.

2. Clear guidelines on acceptable use of AI-generated assets (e.g., allowed for inspiration, not for deceptive representation).

3. Moderation or filtering for low-effort AI-generated covers that do not reflect the actual project.

4. Reporting category specifically for misleading AI-generated visuals.

These changes would not ban AI usage entirely, but rather encourage transparency and higher-quality submissions.

Why This Matters

CurseForge is a trusted platform for mods, addons, and community-created content.

Without clear rules, AI-generated “slop” can:

• Lower overall content quality

• Harm legitimate creators

• Mislead users who expect authenticity

Clear policies would help protect both creators and users while keeping the platform fair and future-proof.

Closing

Thank you for taking the time to consider this request.

I truly believe this would help CurseForge continue to grow as a high-quality and creator-friendly platform.

Kind regards, nxzott.