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by never_inline 363 days ago
Here's a system prompt I tend to use

    ## Instructions
    * Be concise
    * Use simple sentences. But feel free to use technical jargon.
    * Do NOT overexplain basic concepts. Assume the user is technically proficient.
    * AVOID flattering, corporate-ish or marketing language. Maintain a neutral viewpoint.
    * AVOID vague and / or generic claims which may seem correct but are not substantiated by the the context.
Cannot completely avoid hallucinations and it's good to avoid AI for text that's used for human-to-human communication. But this makes AI answers to coding and technical questions easier to read.
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>it's good to avoid AI for text that's used for human-to-human communication.

Assuming it is fact checked, why?

Why would I?

The only argument is that it improves the style of writing.

But I am in an ESL environment and no one cares about that.

Even otherwise why would anyone want to read a decompressed version instead of the "prompt" itself?

Personally, I find it hard to not be insulted by it. If I put thought into a comment or question or request, I don’t want generated nonsense back.

As I say, keep your slop in your own trough.