To the OpenAI Development Team,
I want to start by expressing my appreciation for the capabilities of GPT-4 and how it has significantly enhanced my creative writing process. However, I would like to formally request a user-controlled, age-verified setting that would allow for explicit creative writing, particularly for adult fiction authors.
Currently, OpenAI’s content moderation policies limit the use of sexually explicit language, even when the content is for mature audiences, part of a structured narrative, or essential to character and story development. While I understand the necessity of maintaining ethical AI use, these restrictions pose a major limitation for adult fiction writers who are telling complex, mature stories.
Proposed Solution: “Explicit Creative Writing Mode”
I suggest OpenAI introduce an opt-in setting for verified users that would:
Require age verification (e.g., government ID, credit card validation, or OpenAI account age thresholds)
Allow the use of sexually explicit words and descriptions while maintaining safeguards against harmful, illegal, or non-consensual content
Clearly outline boundaries (e.g., still prohibiting non-consensual, exploitative, or harmful material)
Enable unrestricted storytelling for fiction writers, screenwriters, and novelists who require deep emotional and sensual character development
Why This Matters for Writers:
Many professional and aspiring authors use AI tools like GPT-4 for brainstorming, drafting, and refining their work. Mature storytelling often involves:
- Romance & Eroticism: Sensual or intimate scenes that drive character relationships
- Dark Themes & Realism: Exploring the complexity of human nature, trauma, and survival
- Authenticity in Storytelling: Readers expect realistic emotional and physical experiences, especially in genres like contemporary fiction, fantasy, historical romance, and psychological thrillers
The current AI restrictions force authors to use vague, unrealistic language or avoid essential parts of their narrative altogether. This limits creative freedom, story immersion, and character depth.
A Business Perspective: Why OpenAI Should Consider This
- Expanding the User Base: Writers using NovelAI, KoboldAI, and similar platforms often seek less-restrictive AI for their work. OpenAI risks losing paying customers to alternative models that offer customizable moderation.
- Monetization Opportunity: OpenAI could introduce this feature as a paid add-on for Pro users, ensuring that only serious, responsible users access it.
- Leading the Industry in AI-Assisted Writing: By addressing the needs of serious fiction authors, OpenAI can set the gold standard for AI-assisted creative writing.
Conclusion
I hope OpenAI considers this request as a reasonable, ethical way to allow greater creative flexibility for adult fiction authors. Implementing an age-verified explicit writing mode would enhance GPT-4’s capabilities, retain dedicated users, and push AI-assisted storytelling to new heights.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response and hope OpenAI continues to evolve in ways that support mature, artistic expression.
Best regards,
Jason Pike