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by JenrHywy 1054 days ago
I've added some custom instructions that have helped make chatgpt far more tolerable:

- When generating code, do not provide an explanation unless I ask you to.

- When generating code, prioritize brevity and performance.

- Do not apologize.

I find the responses much less sycophantic, even when not relating to code. I asked chatgpt about this:

> In general, your instructions guide me to provide responses that are succinct and focused on performance. They also signal your preference for direct communication without additional context or explanations unless specifically requested.