2022---dall-e--mid-journey----why-are-online-art-communities-banning-ai-generated-images- Apr 2026

: Clarified that AI-generated "art" would be banned to ensure the site remains focused on "human-made" creative works [3].

: In 2022, the legal landscape regarding AI and copyright was—and remains—highly unstable. Sites banned AI images to avoid potential legal complications regarding ownership and commercial rights [1, 3]. Timeline of Notable Bans (Late 2022) : Clarified that AI-generated "art" would be banned

: Many artists argued that AI-generated images lack the intentionality and technical skill inherent in traditional art. Bans were often a philosophical stand to keep these spaces dedicated to human creativity and growth [4, 5]. Timeline of Notable Bans (Late 2022) : Many

: Stated a "zero-tolerance policy" toward AI art to prioritize its community of artists [5]. The wave of bans on AI-generated art in

The wave of bans on AI-generated art in 2022 by communities like , Inkblot , and FurAffinity was driven by a fundamental conflict between traditional digital art and the rapid influx of DALL-E and Midjourney creations. Key Reasons for the Bans