[ben_w]

> their median user is a junior dev who really just needs to serialize a Java object and isn’t going to pay or put up with any LLM-generated nonsense.

(Un?)Ironically, one of my main uses of ChatGPT is to replace StackOverflow (it's great at turning vague guesses about what I want into fast ideas, and when it's wrong it's still less wrong than the combination of SO content and the search engines connected to it); and also for turning undocumented and badly documented examples of JSON into a collection of (swift) `Codable` structs.

[raincole]

> one of my main uses of ChatGPT is to replace StackOverflow

I'm pretty sure it's the main usage of almost all the programmers who use ChatGPT.

[Cthulhu_]

That and translating short messages into neurotypical-appropriate management-impressing emails, lol. Example, the message "tl;dr":

Dear [Recipient's Name],

I trust this email finds you well. I am writing to express my appreciation for the time and effort you invested in composing the recent email you sent my way. Your commitment to clear communication is commendable, and I value the insights you often bring to our exchanges.

However, I must admit that due to the current demands on my schedule, I have not had the opportunity to read through the entire content of your email in its entirety. Recognizing the importance of your message, I feel it necessary to be transparent about my current time constraints and commitments.

With a view to ensuring that I can fully grasp the essential points you wish to convey, I would be grateful if you could kindly provide a condensed version or a summary of the key takeaways from your original message. Rest assured that your efforts in doing so will be highly appreciated and will enable me to offer the attention and consideration your thoughts deserve.

Please understand that my intention is not to diminish the significance of your communication but rather to ensure that I can respond meaningfully and efficiently to your input. I truly value our professional collaboration and the valuable contributions you consistently make to our discussions.

Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to receiving your condensed version of the email at your earliest convenience. Should you have any questions or require further clarification on this matter, please do not hesitate to reach out.

With warm regards,

[Your Name] [Your Title/Position] [Company Name] [Contact Information]

[UncleMeat]

I would be extremely confused if I received this email.

First, the request is bizarre. “I don’t have time to read the email you sent me, so rewrite it and resend it” is an extremely strange thing.

Second, this email has about 10x the words it actually needs. This isn’t being polite.

[teh_klev]

It's humour, run with it :)

[jstarfish]

Ok, that's hilarious :) so many words that say absolutely nothing.

[amon22]

You didn't even read this garbage did you

[teh_klev]

I don't think you read the first line of that comment where there's a "lol". It's just a bit of fun.

[BoxOfRain]

Yeah for me ChatGPT is my go-to for "I know what I want to do but I don't know the exact syntax, get me an answer quickly without having to wade through endless SEO spam sites and SO questions without an answer" kind of situations.

[Shawnj2]

Honestly LLM generated and moderator edited/vetted answers would make SO vastly more useful

[ben_w]

Looks like the CEO agrees with you, which is a nice thing to be able to say given all the cynicism everyone seems to have of late: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36892057