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.
- 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.