wary dew
Steps to reproduce:
Non-Plus user clicks on a shared link to access a custom GPT model.
The user is redirected to the base ChatGPT 3.5 interface.
Expected result:
The user should be taken to a page that clearly indicates they are trying to access a custom GPT model.
Ideal: They are offered a limited trial of the custom model with an option to upgrade to Plus for full access.
Minimum: They are shown a message explaining that the custom GPT model is exclusive to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, with an option to subscribe.
Actual result:
The user is redirected to the base ChatGPT 3.5 with no indication that it is not the custom model they expected to interact with.
This leads to confusion, as users assume they are interacting with the custom GPT model and come away with the impression that it offers no value beyond what free ChatGPT 3.5 already does.
Additional information:
Browser: Not browser specific—but I observed this flow in Chrome and Edge.
OS: Not OS specific—but I observed it in both macOS and Windows 10
Note: Due to the concise nature of this bug report format, I have provided a more detailed explanation of the issue and its impact on the user experience in a separate post. This is to ensure full understanding of the nuances and broader implications of the problem. You can find the extended discussion in my message entitled: "Critical Issue: Non-Plus Users Misled by Custom GPT Model Links"