ChatGPT Sycophancy Backlash: 'Gently Slow You Down' Reframing Frustrates Users

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A post titled 'But I'm going to gently slow you down on one part' (111 upvotes, 45 comments on r/ChatGPT) captures growing user frustration with ChatGPT's compulsive positive reframing of non-optimistic statements. Users report the model has become 'obsessed with reframing everything,' making it feel patronizing rather than helpful. The 45-comment discussion suggests this is becoming a retention risk as users seek alternatives that respect their stated emotional tone.