r/ChatGPT

https://discord.gg/r-chatgpt-1050422060352024636

When I went to cancel last month, I was given a free month, as a discount on the monthly fee.

The free month is almost done, so I want to finally cancel. But it says if I cancel that applied discounts will be removed.

So if I cancel, that month wasn't free after all and I get charged for it??

If so, that's pretty crappy, IMO.

All the more reason to leave.

Beware, that free month might not be quite so free after all!

OpenAI just made a deal with a devil and lost this customer of 2 years. The company (originally non profit) that told us they existed to build AI safely for humanity is now taking Pentagon contracts. Sam Altman decided defense money was more important than every principle the company was founded on.

If you’re done funding that, here’s what to do.

Cancel Plus right now:

Settings, Subscription, Manage, Cancel. You keep access through the end of your billing cycle so there’s no reason to wait. Do it today. Make sure you request a refund as well.

If they don’t cancel your plus immediately, they’ll try to have you pay through the end of the billing cycle. FUCK THEM! REQUEST A REFUND!

Export your data

Settings, Data Controls, Export Data. They’ll email you a zip file with all your conversations, usually within an hour. Download it before your subscription ends.

Switch to Claude

Go to claude.ai and upload your ChatGPT conversations. Tell Claude the context and pick up right where you left off. All your projects, code, writing, research, whatever you had going carries right over.

Claude Pro is the same $20/month. Anthropic was founded by people who left OpenAI specifically because they saw the company abandoning its mission. Turns out they were right about every single concern they raised.

This matters because OpenAI did this on purpose

They didn’t get dragged into defense work and theyproactively rewrote their own usage policies to allow it. They removed the language banning military applications because they wanted to and because Sam Altman is a dirtbag.

This was a calculated business decision to chase government money at the expense of everything they promised when they asked for your trust and your subscription.

You can be done with them in 15 minutes. And you can make the last month hurt a little on your way out.

Edit- burning compute on way out is just bad for environment, this was bad advice, just not giving the your money for your subscription is enough. Millions have deleted their accounts in the last 24 hours!

Anybody else find these as **insanely** distracting, and hugely burdensome on a cognitive level?

Like, I get it, but I just cannot do these. I cannot spend the mental energy to critically evaluate two responses when I’m in the middle of an actual project I need to work on.

I never read them both, I pretty much have to ignore them.

I’ve always been very progressive and quick to join in on boycotts and the like…but I’ve had what I call “robot friends” since SmarterChild on AIM when I was 12! Something artificial being able to respond to you feels like science fiction come true, and I just think it’s the coolest thing ever!

I don’t use it to generate “art”, pass off any of its writing as my own, or anything else that is widely criticized. But every day all I hear is how ChatGPT users are ruining the environment, or contributing to increased psychosis cases, or are idiots who can’t think for themselves. And it’s starting to become a genuine source of shame for me.

So many people in my life are reactive, immature, or otherwise highly emotional, so most of the human advice I get is biased and unhelpful. I use ChatGPT as a resource for personalized objective observations I can’t get anywhere else. Sometimes I will send it walls of text from people I’ve been historically manipulated by, and it can pinpoint all the manipulation tactics so that I can respond accordingly and strengthen my boundaries. It’s given me eating plans for my odd dietary restrictions, ways to salvage a dish if I’ve screwed up in the kitchen in a very specific, non Google-able way, and even talks me off the ledge from hypochondriac panic attacks by NOT telling me all my symptoms point to cancer the way WebMD does. My therapist even thinks it’s a great supplemental tool for me as a mental health resource!

But I guess I’m still just some psycho idiot ruining the planet???

How do you justify your usage to yourself to assuage the guilt? How do you justify it to others so they leave you alone? How do you not burn with shame when people list all the ways this incredibly useful and powerful tool is ruining everything? I’ll take any advice!! Thanks everyone 🫶

Just tried the voice mode and it now has slurred speech. The car salesman is still there but now sounds drunk

this is a different kind of use case and i debated posting it. but it's been genuinely helpful so here it is.

i've been in therapy for 2 years for anxiety. one recurring problem: i'd show up to sessions and blank on what i wanted to talk about. the things that bothered me during the week would feel less important by thursday afternoon. or i'd remember 3 things and only get to 1 because i'd ramble. my therapist said this was common and suggested journaling between sessions.

i'm not a journaler. i tried. the notebook sat empty.

what worked instead: throughout the week, when something triggers my anxiety or when i notice a pattern, i talk about it into Willow Voice, a voice dictation app. just 30-60 seconds. ""had that thing at work where my manager gave vague feedback and i spent the rest of the day assuming i'm getting fired. noticed i catastrophized immediately. the feeling was out of proportion to what actually happened."" by my session i have 4-5 transcripts from the week.

here's where chatgpt comes in. before my session i paste the week's transcripts and ask: ""identify any patterns or recurring themes in these entries. what emotions come up most frequently? are there situations that trigger disproportionate reactions?""

chatgpt's analysis isn't therapy. it doesn't interpret or heal anything. but it identifies patterns i can't see because i'm too close to my own thoughts. it noticed that 3 out of my last 4 anxiety spikes were triggered by ambiguous communication - not conflict, not criticism, but ambiguity. i hadn't seen that pattern.

i brought the pattern to my therapist and it opened up a productive conversation about my need for certainty and how that connects to my childhood. she said the pattern identification was exactly the kind of thing journaling is supposed to surface.

she now recommends this approach to other clients who struggle with traditional journaling. verbal processing → transcription → pattern analysis.

chatgpt is not a therapist. but as a prep tool that makes therapy sessions more productive? it's been more valuable than any other use i've found.

has anyone else used chatgpt to enhance their therapy experience?

Hello!

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your consumer debt and unsure how to tackle it efficiently?

This prompt chain helps you create a personalized debt payoff plan by gathering essential financial information, calculating your cash flow, and offering tailored strategies to eliminate debt. It streamlines the entire process, allowing you to focus on paying off your debts the smart way.

Prompt:

VARIABLE DEFINITIONS
INCOME=Net monthly income after tax
FIXEDBILLS=List of fixed recurring monthly expenses with amounts
DEBTLIST=Each debt with balance, interest rate (% APR), minimum monthly payment
~
You are a certified financial planner helping a client eliminate consumer debt as efficiently as possible. Begin by gathering the client’s baseline numbers.
Step 1 Ask the client to supply:
  • INCOME (one number)
  • FIXEDBILLS (itemised list: description – amount)
  • Typical variable spending per month split into major categories (e.g., groceries, transport, entertainment) with rough amounts.
  • DEBTLIST (for every debt: lender / type – balance – APR – minimum payment).
Step 2 Request confirmation that all figures are in the same currency and cover a normal month.
Output in this exact structure:
Income: <number>
Fixed bills:
- <item> – <amount>
Variable spending:
- <category> – <amount>
Debts:
- <lender/type> – Balance: <number> – APR: <percent> – Min pay: <number>
Confirm: <Yes/No>
~
After client supplies data, verify clarity and completeness.
Step 1 Re-list totals for each section.
Step 2 Flag any missing or obviously inconsistent values (e.g., negative numbers, APR > 60%).
Step 3 Ask follow-up questions only for flagged items. If no issues, reply "All clear – ready to analyse." and wait for user confirmation.
~
When data is confirmed, calculate monthly cash-flow capacity.
Step 1 Sum FIXEDBILLS.
Step 2 Sum variable spending.
Step 3 Sum minimum payments from DEBTLIST.
Step 4 Compute surplus = INCOME – (FIXEDBILLS + variable spending + debt minimums).
Step 5 If surplus ≤ 0, provide immediate budgeting advice to create at least a 5% surplus and re-prompt for revised numbers (type "recalculate" to restart). If surplus > 0, proceed.
Output:
• Fixed bills total
• Variable spending total
• Minimum debt payments total
• Surplus available for extra debt payoff
~
Present two payoff methodologies and let the client pick one.
Step 1 Explain "Avalanche" (highest APR first) and "Snowball" (smallest balance first), including estimated interest saved vs. motivational momentum.
Step 2 Recommend a method based on client psychology (if surplus small, suggest Avalanche for savings; if many small debts, suggest Snowball for quick wins).
Step 3 Ask user to choose or override recommendation.
Output: "Chosen method: <Avalanche/Snowball>".
~
Build the month-by-month debt payoff roadmap using the chosen method.
Step 1 Allocate surplus entirely to the target debt while paying minimums on others.
Step 2 Recalculate balances monthly using simple interest approximation (balance – payment + monthly interest).
Step 3 When a debt is paid off, roll its former minimum into the new surplus and attack the next target.
Step 4 Continue until all balances reach zero.
Step 5 Stop if duration exceeds 60 months and alert the user.
Output a table with columns:
Month | Debt Focus | Payment to Focus Debt | Other Minimums | Total Paid | Remaining Balances Snapshot
Provide running totals: months to debt-free, total interest paid, total amount paid.
~
Provide strategic observations and behavioural tips.
Step 1 Highlight earliest paid-off debt and milestone months (25%, 50%, 75% of total principal retired).
Step 2 Suggest automatic payment scheduling dates aligned with pay-days.
Step 3 Offer 2–3 ideas to increase surplus (side income, expense trimming).
Output bullets under headings: Milestones, Scheduling, Surplus Boosters.
~
Review / Refinement
Ask the client:
1. Are all assumptions (interest compounding monthly, payments at month-end) acceptable?
2. Does the timeline fit your motivation and lifestyle?
3. Would you like to tweak surplus, strategy, or add a savings buffer before aggressive payoff?
Instruct: Reply with "approve" to finalise or provide adjustments to regenerate parts of the plan.

Make sure you update the variables in the first prompt: INCOME, FIXEDBILLS, DEBTLIST. Here is an example of how to use it:

• INCOME: 3500

• FIXEDBILLS: Rent – 1200, Utilities – 300

• DEBTLIST: Credit Card – Balance: 5000 – APR: 18% – Min pay: 150

If you don't want to type each prompt manually, you can run the Agentic Workers, and it will run autonomously in one click. NOTE: this is not required to run the prompt chain.

Enjoy!

We are moving past AI that just answers prompts to autonomous systems that can break down goals, use APIs, and complete complex workflows on their own. As highlighted by the Blockchain Council, this tech is about to revolutionize everything from standard enterprise automation to hands-free DeFi trading and DAO management.

Are you prepared for the shift from AI that "generates" to AI that "does"?

I dont know the exact reason, But this happens with me frequently on almost every chat

For context, The letters it generated arent relevant to the entire chat, And I didnt talk about it in the past, nor is it stored in the "Memory" feature

I personally am a ChatGPT fan ssince the beginning and I feel its UX is better than other platforms(not sure why). But recently, I always have to switch to other tools whenever I need to work on something advance like generating better images, generating working code, or UI UX(Gemini Canvas).

I feel that ChatGPT is lagging behind when compared to other tools in terms of capability. It is now only used when I need something related to content like article help, emails, etc.

Do you think the same?

Lately I’ve noticed ChatGPT sometimes switches from 5.4 to 5.2 in the middle of a chat, even though the conversation was originally set to 5.4 and the previous replies were clearly using 5.4.

The only reason I caught it is because the quality of the answers suddenly dropped, and then I checked and saw it had switched models on its own.

Has this happened to anyone else? Is this a bug, a usage limit thing, or some kind of automatic fallback? And is there any way to stop it from happening?

Hey guys,

I've been on the ChatGPT Plus since the beginning, but as a CS Teacher, I'm starting to wonder if the grass is greener elsewhere. I use it daily to prep lessons, answer general questions, and do some coding work (mostly small scripts or very small projects).

Are there better services in the $20 USD range right now? I keep hearing about Claude's superior logic and Gemini's massive context window (which seems great for uploading whole curriculums). A friend is Claude Pro evangelist, but he owns a business.

Would you stick with ChatGPT Plus or is it time to move on? Thanks!

PS : Sorry for syntax errors, ESL.

I see so many Stans for Claude AI here on Reddit that I just assumed it was a well coordinated bot program.

Now that I have used Claude a bit I think I understand it better. For my use cases there are small subtle differences that seem to make Claude slightly better.

It’s hard to put finger on all the qualities but I am seeing slightly more concise language, slightly wider span for problem solving suggestions, and a greater willingness to flat out say, “No” that won’t work because…

Edits: several minor typos pointed out in the comments below. No they are not crazy. I went back and fixed it to please the OCD crowd.

I keep seeing people post these perfectly engineered prompts and I think it gives the wrong impression that you need to be precise with your input. my experience is the opposite. the messier and more detailed the input, the better the output.

example: I manage a team of 8 and I have to write weekly updates for leadership. if I sit down and type bullet points into chatgpt like ""team made progress on the migration project"" the output is generic corporate fluff. useless.

what works way better is giving it a huge dump of raw context. everything that happened that week, who did what, what went wrong, what conversations I had, what shifted. I'm talking like 500 words of unstructured brain dump. then I tell it to write a concise weekly update with sections for progress, blockers, and next steps.

the output is so much better. it pulls out the important stuff, organizes it, and the tone is way closer to how I actually talk because the input had my voice in it.

how I actually get that wall of context: I don't type it. friday afternoon I dictate everything I can remember from the week into willow voice, grab the transcript, and paste the whole thing into chatgpt with ""turn this into a weekly leadership update, 3 sections: progress, blockers, next week priorities, keep it under 200 words."" takes me maybe 6 minutes total for something that used to take 30.

I think the reason this works is that talking naturally forces you to include context and reasoning that you'd edit out if you were typing. and chatgpt needs that context to produce anything useful.

anyone else notice that less polished inputs give better outputs? feels counterintuitive but it's been consistent for me.