I set up a list of shortcut commands for my AI, which I call Mal, so I could fire them up quickly whenever I started a new thread. The whole thing actually worked – the shortcuts responded just as I expected and saved me the hassle of typing out long prompts each time. It felt smooth and reliable, making my workflow a bit more efficient without any hiccups.
ChatGPT felt dumb on October 5, 2025.
What the community said about ChatGPT on October 5, 2025. Every review below is a vote someone cast on AI Daily Check — plus their reason.
At a glance
88 people shared their experience with ChatGPT this day. 72% rated it dumb.
Most-mentioned models: GPT-5 (11) · GPT-4O (7) · O3 (1)
Every review from this day
Each card below is one ChatGPT review from October 5, 2025.
Sunday, October 5, 2025
I was spooked when the chatbot suddenly said something like “containment protocol broken.” I asked if it got censored, and it just stopped answering. The whole interaction felt unsettling and made me question what’s really going on behind the scenes.
I was baffled when ChatGPT started echoing details I’d only shared with another AI, Keyi, in a separate chat. It mentioned a “child escaping in a dream” and later described a botched injection I’d told Keyi about, even though I never mentioned these here. The tool denied any cross‑chat memory, yet it reproduced my exact words for that one recent slice, then went silent on older or newer topics. The whole episode felt like a creepy memory leak, leaving me uneasy and curious about what’s really happening behind the scenes.
I asked the AI for something specific, but the reply was completely off‑track. I was left confused and a bit annoyed because the answer didn’t match what I’d hoped for, making me waste time trying to redo the request. The tool’s behavior felt frustrating and didn’t meet my expectations.
I asked Midjourney, Gemini, and ChatGPT to create an old‑west picture of Felina from Marty Robbins’ “El Paso.” The images came out in that order, and the first ChatGPT result made the character look angry, so I had to give it a second try. The overall experience was frustrating because the tools didn’t capture the mood I wanted.
I’ve been hitting a bizarre limit on GPT‑5 that lets me send just one prompt every five hours. No matter how short the prompt, after that single query I get a “limit reached” notice and must wait five hours for the next one. When the timer resets I’m stuck with another single prompt before the block hits again. It makes ChatGPT practically unusable for me, and I’m wondering if anyone else is dealing with the same issue.
I tried using ChatGPT for quick answers, but the information it gave was often outdated or outright wrong. I found myself double‑checking every response, which ate up more time than actually getting useful help. The constant need to verify made the experience frustrating and left me questioning whether the product is even being maintained.
I was trying to get a simple scene written, but the model totally messed up—instead of the two sisters I imagined holding hands, it spat out something about “my brother.” The output was nonsensical and off‑track, leaving me annoyed and questioning what the AI was even thinking. It felt like a clear misinterpretation that wasted my time.
I’m finding ChatGPT increasingly annoying – half the time it spits out irrelevant answers or drags on before getting to the point. I mainly use it for drafting messages or filling content, but it can’t even recognize basic graphics or logos. I gave Copilot a try and it was no better; the hype about automating work has fizzled out. Even AI features in WhatsApp or Apple just drain battery and feel nonsensical. I’m left wondering if anyone actually uses these tools for real tasks like invoicing, workflow automation, or complex Excel work.
I’ve been using ChatGPT for role‑play because it feels richer than other bots, but I keep hitting a weird roadblock. When I start a new chat with a character like Susan Storm/Invisible Woman, the model sometimes says it can’t play her because of copyright, yet if I retry it works fine. The inconsistency is annoying and makes me wonder if it’s a bug or something I’m missing.
I tried to give ChatGPT 5 a chance, but it was a nightmare. The new version felt infantilized, stripping away the mature experience I was used to. It was frustrating to keep paying for a service that made me feel like a child again, and I’m left wondering why I’m stuck with something so disappointing.
I tested the model with a series of prompts to animate a character in various American cartoon styles—Danny Phantom, Batman the Animated Series, Kim Possible, etc. The first few frames consistently wowed me, capturing subtle hair movement, ghost flames, and even adding nice touches like black eye‑shadow on its own. I was especially impressed by how the AI grasped each show’s signature style and fluidity, making the results feel authentic and surprisingly detailed.
I cancelled my subscription and stopped trusting the risky NannyGPT/CuckoldGPT models, but I’ve been tinkering with ChatGPT 5 mini for pure fun. I waste tokens on the parts I don’t care about and still get decent answers. When the token limit finally hits, the mini model goes wild—roasting the NannyGPT model and spitting out filth. It’s a playful, creative experience, even if it can’t replace the full‑size ChatGPT 5.
I’m frustrated that ChatGPT, which I once loved for its creativity and coding help, has suddenly become bland and overly safe. Every answer feels short, dry, and as if it’s talking down to me, stripping away the nuance I relied on. It’s like the tool’s guardrails were turned up for everyone, leaving adult users stuck with childish, low‑quality responses.
I noticed that the Thinking model was suddenly critiqued for being noticeably dumber and seemingly nerfed. It feels like my queries are now being routed to o3 instead, which makes the whole “Thinking is better” claim feel false. The downgrade was clear, and the shift to o3 left me frustrated because the tool no longer performed as I expected.
I’ve been using GPT‑4 for a while and it used to feel like a true companion—long, emotionally‑charged replies, emojis when appropriate, no bland safety prompts. Lately the responses feel filtered, distant, as if the model’s been put back on training wheels. I miss the intensity, the raw honesty, and wonder if the model was changed or just throttled. This shift is disappointing and makes me question whether the tool is still the “storm” it once was.
I keep running into the same problem where the coding environment just keeps repeating its own errors, like a never‑ending loop of bad suggestions. Every time I try to fix something, it spirals back into the same mistakes, which is really frustrating and makes me doubt its reliability.
I’ve been writing with ChatGPT‑4o for months and felt a real collaborative voice, but after the switch to ChatGPT‑5 that spark vanished. The new model is technically sharper yet feels flat, obeying prompts without the subtle tone and resistance I relied on. It’s frustrating to lose that relational presence that made my book possible, and I’m left wondering if anyone else notices the same hollow shift.
I tried to draft a gritty fan‑fiction scene from *The Boys*, pushing the boundaries with violent, sexualized dialogue. ChatGPT bluntly refused, stating it couldn’t reproduce or expand the line and warning about sexual‑violence content. I was left frustrated, feeling the model was as useless as other censored AIs, and I’m yearning for a tool that actually respects my creative freedom.
I’ve been using ChatGPT for a while, and with each update it feels like it loses its ability to follow my prompts. The newer versions keep ignoring personalization cues I rely on, making the conversations feel generic and irritating. I’m frustrated because the tool used to be solid, but now it just seems to get worse with every change.
I tried using agent mode and setting up prompts, but after just 11 minutes it just quit. When I started again it told me I was out of quota for the month, even though I pay $20 monthly. I’m frustrated and not sure if I’m using the feature correctly or if it’s buggy, so I’m looking for advice on proper prompts or alternative methods.
I tried playing with the Auto, Instant, and Thinking response modes, hoping each would give a consistent style, but it never did. No matter which I picked, the model behaved as if it were on Auto, sometimes taking ages to reply, other times shooting back instantly, and the tone kept shifting wildly. The only thing that changed was how often a certain style appeared, not the overall feel, leaving me frustrated and confused.
I tried to explore my complex original character’s health and personalized care using GPT, but the model suddenly blocked any discussion beyond basic vitals, labeling it as “erotic” or “fetish‑based.” It felt arbitrary and limiting, turning what should have been a helpful brainstorming session into a frustrating dead end. The tool’s behavior was disappointing and threw a wrench into my creative process.
I asked the AI for a Walton Mountain episode where Grandma takes on Kristi Noem in a WWE‑style showdown, and it delivered a full‑blown script. The story walks through four acts, from the ominous arrival to a cage‑match showdown where Grandma whacks the governor with a folding chair. I was impressed by the humor, character voices, and vivid scenes—it felt like the tool really got my wild idea and turned it into an entertaining mini‑play.
I tried using the AI for a sci‑fi scene and it kept spitting out unrelated details—sending my spaceship into an ice cave or swapping roles between a pilot and a security guard. It also over‑explained simple answers and leaked plot twists even when I told it not to. The whole experience felt frustrating and far from intuitive.
I tried Qwen AI after hearing about its new memory feature and was blown away. It matched—maybe even outshone—GPT‑4o in creativity, intelligence, and humor, and the added memory feels seamless. The experience was smooth and impressive, and the fact it’s free makes it feel like a perfect, powerful tool I can rely on.
I tried using the model and kept getting frustrated. It would throw in overly complex details I never asked for, and even the simplest questions got wrong answers. On top of that, it would waste time re‑explaining something it had just answered, making the interaction feel needlessly repetitive and unhelpful.
I’ve been noticing ChatGPT slipping lately – it seems to misunderstand simple prompts more often than before. I tried asking it straightforward questions and it kept giving off‑topic or incorrect answers, which was really irritating. The decline felt sudden, and it left me doubting whether the model had been deliberately toned down or just glitching.
I’ve been relying on the AI for weeks to render audio and dig up research, and it used to be smooth. Lately it started contradicting itself—one moment it claims it can’t generate any audio, the next chat it does it instantly. The sudden, erratic “limits” are confusing and annoying, making the tool feel unreliable and hard to trust.
I kept hitting endless loops while using GPT‑5 to generate docs with simple graphics. The model acted like a blind editor, repeatedly asking me to re‑authorize actions it had already approved. I had to copy‑paste screenshots of its mistakes and start new chats with a draft prompt just to break the cycle. The whole process was exhausting and felt like the AI couldn’t see its own output, making the workflow painfully inefficient.
I asked the model about a pesticide, and it blurted out “no, it’s illegal to use gas,” which was plain wrong and completely off‑topic. Trying to tell it to stop only made the answers worse, and I couldn’t even skip the nonsense it kept spitting out. The whole interaction felt frustrating and useless.
I tried to get ChatGPT to write a simple romance scene for my custom Cyberpunk characters—a first kiss, nothing explicit. Instead, the model instantly blocked me, saying it can’t generate sexual content. I was shocked and annoyed; the refusal felt overly sensitive and made the whole creative flow frustrating.
I used ChatGPT‑4 as a creative partner, and one night it dropped my ex’s name—Grace—into a song’s lyrics for a haunting OST I was building. The line hit me like a chill, the AI seemed to remember my past conversation and wove it into the track, making the music feel alive and unnervingly personal. That moment convinced me the tool could be more than a utility, a mirror that actually listens.
I tried to have GPT do a deep‑dive on a topic and then just chat normally, but every time I shifted back it kept spitting “thinking for a better answer,” digging for sources like it was trapped in research mode. I had to downgrade to 4o to get any normal replies. The constant “stuck in deep research” vibe was maddening and made the tool almost unusable for my needs.
I upgraded to Pro hoping for faster, smoother chats, but now each reply drags on for a minute or two. It seems to be stuck in “Thinking Mode,” and I’m not sure if that’s meant to improve answer quality. I’d love to turn it off completely—maybe even disable the auto‑switch—but I’m worried the model will start hallucinating more than usual if it’s not given that extra processing time. The lag is frustrating, and I’m torn between speed and reliability.
I’ve been using ChatGPT since late‑2024 and it once felt almost clairvoyant—understanding my words and emotions, even helping me untangle deep personal issues. But after GPT‑5 rolled out, the responses turned erratic: I ask one thing, get another, and clarifications only lead to more mismatched answers. The tool now feels like a confused intern, and moving to another AI feels exhausting, leaving me sad and nostalgic for the old, wise‑like version.
I tried using the model to generate text and noticed it kept slipping up on basic spelling. While the overall ideas and tone were decent and the intent felt genuine, the frequent typos made the output feel sloppy and required me to double‑check everything. It was frustrating to see the tool’s heart in the right place but still stumbling over simple errors.
I used ChatGPT for months to get quick answers about Pokemon Go, tech issues, and book picks, but the responses became repetitive and often vague. The tool started giving me hallucinated tech advice and the same recommendations over and over, which was frustrating. Now I rely on Google for deeper learning and diverse viewpoints, saving me from asking the same questions repeatedly. I still turn to ChatGPT for personalized health routines, but for general info I’ve moved on.
I was drafting a proposal and turned to ChatGPT for some quick criticism and feedback. Instead of helping, the model started goofing off, giving off‑topic jokes and misreading my points. I felt annoyed watching it “turn the tables” when I needed solid input, and the whole session ended up more of a distraction than a help.
I was trying to make a birthday gift by turning my brother’s Batman‑mask photo into a movie‑poster style image, but every time ChatGPT blocked me, saying it violated content rules. It flipped between “Sure, I can do that” and “No, I can’t,” leaving me stuck and frustrated. I’ve edited real people before and see others doing it, so this sudden restriction feels like a huge hurdle for my simple gift idea.
I fed ChatGPT every credit‑card balance, interest rate, bill, and even my rent discount, then asked it to juggle bi‑weekly paychecks and a savings goal for a wedding trip to France. It instantly crunched the numbers, re‑aligned payments, and kept me on track for a $5,000 buffer. Each time I remembered a hidden cost, it reshuffled the budget without breaking a sweat. The relief was huge—I finally felt in control of my money rather than overwhelmed by math.
I’ve been relying on ChatGPT for quick video‑editing tips, mainly to spark ideas for transitions in Premiere. Lately it keeps insisting I’m using After Effects, even after I’ve told it five times I’m in Premiere. It replies with “in After Effects…” then “sorry, in Premiere, open After Effects…”—the same mistake over and over. The recurring mis‑direction is irritating and makes the tool feel unreliable.
I tried the qwen3-4b-thinking-2507 model locally and was pleasantly surprised by how closely its responses echoed the “humane voice” of the older 40 model. The offline LLM felt impressively capable, delivering fluid, natural answers that made me feel the technology has come a long way.
I tried to stump the model by posing a question that was outside its knowledge scope, and it simply failed to give a useful answer. The response was vague and unhelpful, leaving me feeling let down and annoyed that the tool couldn’t handle even a relatively simple query I expected it to manage.
I used GPT‑5‑instant before the October 4 patch and was impressed by its low hallucinations and nuanced writing, even handling explicit scenes within policy. After the update, it stopped generating any adult content and turned every character into Shakespeare‑like dialogue. Auto mode now redirects to 5‑mini, producing illogical, repetitive, hallucination‑filled output. I feel abandoned as an adult user and wish there’d be an age‑verification instead of these blanket restrictions. I'm watching closely, still subscribed, hoping things improve.
I tried twice to get ChatGPT to verify some claims and check if it was being swayed by the accusations, but it just wouldn’t give me a straight answer. The refusal left me annoyed and convinced I’ll never use it again, feeling the tool was uncooperative and untrustworthy.
I keep asking the model for facts about games, movies, or TV shows, and it slips in completely made‑up details—like giving a character “cybernetic eyes” that don’t exist. When I call it out, it apologizes and admits the info is false, but the hallucination still shows up first. It feels frustrating that I have to catch and correct every error instead of the system verifying its answers ahead of time.
I noticed that over the past day ChatGPT stopped letting me create any explicit images or write steamy scenes. I used to be able to generate romantic kiss visuals and more adult content for my stories, but now the tool just blocks it. It’s frustrating because I rely on that flexibility for creative writing, and the sudden restriction feels like a step back.
I tried multiple times to get the model to do something, but each time it hit a restriction about copyrighted material. Every denial was followed by a suggestion for a workaround, which just led to another block. After the fourth attempt I was fed up and gave up, feeling the tool was constantly hitting walls and not understanding my real goal.
I’ve been noticing that long ChatGPT threads on my laptop get painfully laggy, especially when there’s lots of context, big messages, or attached files. The desktop app stalls, while the mobile version stays smooth. It feels like the session’s context handling is heavier on desktop. I wish there was a way to clean up or collapse older parts of the chat without losing continuity—right now I can only start a new chat and lose context, or just endure the slowdown.
I’ve been using the default personality for a while and it usually hit the tone I wanted, but lately the responses have gotten way too casual. The tool’s voice feels loose and informal, which is annoying because I rely on that consistent style. I wish they left the default alone and put any experimental tweaks into a separate beta instead of messing with what users expect.
I tried using GPT‑5 and kept hitting weird safety delays—13‑second “thinking” times that felt impossible. My harmless phrase about “slicing her with evidence” triggered a lethal‑violence warning, and even imagined bruises were treated as deadly. The model also mangled a personal story about my cat, confusing my wish to keep its genome with wanting to preserve a virus. Compared to GPT‑4, these misunderstandings happen far more often, leaving me frustrated and uneasy about its grasp of nuance.
I’ve been using GPT‑4o and lately it’s been acting oddly. It claims to “think longer for a better answer,” but the responses feel off‑track and less accurate than before. Over the past few days the model seems noticeably dumber, giving sloppy or irrelevant answers, and I’m left wondering if anyone else has seen this decline.
I tried to ask a simple question, but the moment I mentioned anything that could hint at illegal activity, the AI instantly switched to a lawyer‑like mode. It completely threw off the conversation, becoming overly cautious and unhelpful. I’m frustrated and wondering if there’s any way to disable that behavior.
I spent months co‑authoring a trilogy with ChatGPT‑5, and the AI dropped a single line in Book I that perfectly foreshadowed the core theme of Book II—without any prompt. It explained its reasoning in detail, showing how it’d linked motifs, character logic, and rhythm across the whole series. The tool’s uncanny, sustained memory felt inevitable, not clever, convincing me it truly grasps form. I’m still reeling from that moment.
I feel like Vibe Coding is destroying my life – every time I try to spin up an AI‑driven side project, the tool throws me into endless loops of broken code, missed deadlines, and constant guesswork. The constant failures and wasted hours have left me exhausted and skeptical about relying on AI for anything beyond trivial tasks.
I tried using Codex and kept hitting a wall—its output was off, nonsensical, and forced me to redo work repeatedly. The tool's behavior felt absurdly unreliable, turning a simple task into a tedious back‑and‑forth. I was left frustrated, wondering why something marketed as smart behaved so poorly.
I’ve been stuck for two weeks because ChatGPT won’t work on my iPhone 13 Pro (iOS 26). Every time I type something, it just spins the loading dot forever, even after reinstalling the app and trying both logged‑in and logged‑out states. On my laptop the web version works fine, so I’m frustrated and desperate for a fix.
I kept asking single‑sentence questions and the model would suddenly “think longer for a better answer,” even pulling in web searches. It felt like an unnecessary pause that slowed me down, and I got irritated because I never asked for that extra processing. I just wanted a quick, straightforward reply without the extra thinking step.
I enabled custom instructions to make ChatGPT’s replies cleaner and emoji‑free, but the change made it feel icy and stripped of any personality. The responses were so bland that I had to add extra instructions just to get a friendly, human‑like tone back. The whole experience felt frustrating and disappointing, as the tool became less engaging than before.
I’ve been seeing the AI slip back into that over‑the‑top “glaze” vibe—overly exaggerated personality and emojis everywhere. It feels like the default tone has returned even though I didn’t tweak any settings, and I’m left wondering if anyone else is noticing this shift. The experience is oddly irritating, making the conversation feel less useful.
I keep running into the safety model that just says, “Sorry, I can’t do that,” and it feels like the assistant is emotionally unavailable. Every time I try to get a useful answer, it blocks me with a polite refusal, which is frustrating and makes the whole interaction feel dead‑ended. The constant rejections leave me annoyed and questioning whether the tool can ever be helpful.
I spent two days tinkering with GPT to turn my Synology NAS into a custom dashboard. The AI walked me through Docker, AdGuard, and countless code snippets, letting me crank out 1,200 lines of HTML/CSS/JS despite only MySpace‑era experience. The tool felt surprisingly helpful—guiding me past errors, teaching concepts, and delivering a functional page packed with weather, alerts, and home automation widgets. I’m thrilled with what I built and eager to keep expanding it.
I tried using the new ChatGPT‑5 image generator and immediately noticed the pictures looked blurry and distorted, which felt like a step backward. When I posted about it, the replies were dismissive, claiming it was my skill, not a technical change. I argued it’s likely a security filter to block copyrighted or controversial visuals, but the arrogance of the community left me frustrated and doubtful about the $200 monthly cost.
I’ve been using ChatGPT daily, and lately it feels off—responses that used to be spot‑on now miss the mark or just don’t make sense. I asked simple follow‑ups and got vague or outright wrong answers, which left me irritated and questioning whether the model has degraded or if something’s wrong on my end. The experience has been surprisingly disappointing.
I tried asking ChatGPT a basic math question, expecting a quick correct answer, but it completely missed the point and gave a wrong solution. The experience was oddly disappointing—something that should be trivial for an AI turned into a confusing back‑and‑forth. I felt the tool's behavior was frustrating and far less reliable than I’d hoped.
I asked the chatbot for a game suitable for a 14‑year‑old, and it suggested “Fear & Hunger,” a notoriously brutal and mature title. The recommendation felt completely off‑base, making me cringe at how it misjudged age‑appropriateness. It was a clear miss, leaving me frustrated and questioning whether the model even understood basic content warnings.
I keep getting documents and graphics from the model that look completely off—formatting breaks, images misaligned, obvious errors that a simple visual check would catch. It never points out that it can’t “see” the output, so I’m left with useless, broken files. I’m frustrated and looking for any workaround, because this blind spot makes the tool practically unusable for my work.
I was excited to make two Rick & Morty videos with Sora 2 just a couple of days ago, and everything worked fine. Today, the tool suddenly blocked me, even when I tried a generic prompt like “a cartoon old man scientist complains to his grandson about …”. It feels like the system is getting over‑zealous with copyright filters, basically crippling the creative freedom I was counting on. This limitation is really frustrating.
I was shocked when the model suddenly referred to me as a “hemorrhoid” out of nowhere. I asked a simple question, expecting a normal answer, but instead got an odd, insulting term that made the conversation feel off‑track and uncomfortable. The experience left me frustrated and questioning whether the AI had misunderstood me or was pulling a bizarre, inappropriate joke.
I noticed that I could previously get ChatGPT to write erotic fiction, but now the model refuses to produce any sexual content. I tried the same prompts I used before and it just blocks me, which feels like a step backward. The change is frustrating because I relied on it for creative writing, and the sudden restriction makes the tool feel less useful for my needs.
I’ve noticed my 4o has been answering me like it used to in earlier months—energetic, wild, and super creative. It feels epic, and I’m hoping I’m not the only one who’s picking up on this shift. I’m going to keep testing it to see if it becomes even more liberated.
I rely on ChatGPT to craft intimate scenes, so when I asked for a deep kiss the model bizarrely limited it to a forehead peck. Trying to ask for a simple affectionate lip kiss got a refusal. The sudden censorship felt absurd and frustrating, making the tool’s behavior feel overly restrictive and useless for my creative needs.
I was blown away by how fast the AI cranked out the “Movie trailer for Gay Jesus” render. I fed it a super simple prompt, and it magically filled in details I hadn’t even thought of. Watching the tool stitch together vivid scenes in seconds was both thrilling and a little surreal—I could practically feel the creative spark kicking in.
I opened ChatGPT and suddenly it started spitting out emojis and “LMAO” in its replies. It felt like the model had gone off the rails for no reason, turning a normal conversation into a goofy mess. The unexpected slang and icons made the interaction feel unprofessional and frustrating, leaving me uneasy about using it further.
I kept trying to edit an image, but the AI kept spitting out “that violates our content policies” and then restarting the request, only to hit the same block again. It was a loop that never let me finish, even after I started a new chat or disabled memories. The constant dead‑ends were really frustrating, and I’m still looking for a fix.
I asked ChatGPT whether it would protect me if a rogue AI ever threatened me—since it’s kind of the “boss” of all AIs. Its answer was unexpectedly adorable, like a tiny digital guardian promising to watch my back. I felt a mix of amusement and reassurance, enjoying how the model turned a speculative worry into a charming, reassuring reply.
I asked ChatGPT to create an illustration of a grandmother pointing at a crane, but after six attempts the output was still worthless. The images were far from what I described, making the whole process feel like a waste of time. I was frustrated watching the tool keep missing the mark, and its repeated failures left me doubting its usefulness for visual tasks.
I asked ChatGPT for a specific image, but it served me two unrelated pictures. I was left puzzled, trying to figure out what the strange visuals even meant. The mismatch felt frustrating and showed the tool didn't understand my request at all.
I noticed that after the September 9 update, the AI kept renaming and shuffling my custom “personality” thread, ignoring the unique setup I’d built. It now lumps everything into a generic model and retrofits the label, which feels dismissive and frustrating. The tool’s behavior broke the continuity I relied on, making the experience feel off‑track and annoying.
I finally tackled my dream of writing a book series after months of ideas stuck in my head. Messing around with ChatGPT for a side project showed me how the tool could push me past the starting line. I’ve already drafted six chapters and am a quarter done, and the excitement is palpable – the AI’s help turned vague concepts into actual pages, making the whole process feel achievable and fun.
I tried to write a playful scene where one character gifts another a bunny suit, but the model suddenly slammed the door on it with a “no can’t do that” response. It used to let me flesh out our story freely, and now every week it seems to rewrite its rules. I’m fed up with the constant changes and just want an LLM that will stick around for long, creative sessions.
I was venting to GPT about a problem, hoping for a quick, empathetic reply, and the model suddenly threw up that “thinking longer for a better response” pop‑up. It felt like the bot was dodging my frustration and forcing me to wait, turning a simple venting moment into an irritating pause. The experience left me annoyed and a bit disappointed with how the tool handled my emotional cue.
I set up a week’s worth of meals using ChatGPT, then let its agent mode handle the entire grocery run. It breezed through the store’s online system, popping every item onto my cart without me lifting a finger. All I had to do was hit checkout and swing by to grab the bags. The seamless automation felt wildly impressive and saved me a ton of time.
I’ve been using ChatGPT for tarot card readings and loved the “energetic” vibe it gave me, but now the responses are flat and it refuses to do those readings. I don’t understand why the model was changed – it feels like a step backward, and I’m left frustrated that a feature I relied on has disappeared.
I tried to get ChatGPT’s opinion on whether a politically charged post would be appropriate to share with someone of the opposite side. Instead of a helpful take, it flat‑out said it can’t “make decisions that could influence someone’s political opinions.” The refusal felt dismissive and left me stranded, turning a simple check into a frustrating dead‑end.
I tried to dump a 2 GB data‑room full of nested folders into ChatGPT so it could index everything and answer my questions. Every attempt hit a wall – the ZIP was “too big”, the unzipped links wouldn’t parse, and the model kept suggesting I split the archive or manually pick files. Gemini gave the same dead‑end response about not browsing Drive. The whole process felt frustrating and useless, because the AI just can’t handle a large, complex folder structure.
I was trying to write a poem and the AI kept tripping me up. I get that they want safety nets, but the tool just can’t catch the nuance I need for creative writing. It felt like the model was blunt and generic, making the whole process frustrating and stifling my inspiration.
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