Mocking Opus's Overly Cautious Responses
Extra-Confusion-8166 · reddit · 2026-07-10
The post uses a humorous anecdote to simulate an overly cautious response from Opus 4.8: when greeted with a simple "Good morning," the model agonizes over time zones, subjective evaluations, and ongoing global conflicts, ultimately refusing to even say "good morning."
The underlying point is that some models are so overly defensive regarding safety or phrasing that they make even everyday small talk feel awkward and convoluted.
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