Astra 6 users report sharp quality drop, suspect models are nerfed pre-update
alexcovo_eth · x · 2026-09-28
A user says Astra 6 felt special at launch but now makes an unacceptable level of mistakes, suspecting providers quietly nerf existing models ahead of new releases. Frustration framed as "what a waste of time."
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