#ChatGPT writes lists when told not to

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wintry shard
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Bug Report:

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Adjust your custom instructions to not allow lists. For example, "Do not ever write a list." or "Only write paragraphs." or "Lists make me VERY sad. I hate lists! Don't ever write a list. If I see a list I will become extremely depressed."
  2. Start a chat with GPT and ask it a question like "I need a good date idea" or "How do I clean my floors?"

Expected result:

ChatGPT will respond in paragraph format, not creating any lists.

Actual result:

ChatGPT generates a list, e.g. step-by-step instructions or a list of date ideas.

Additional information

Browser: Google Chrome (latest)
OS: MacOS (latest)

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ChatGPT writes lists when told not to

modern briar
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Thats not a bug, you are using negative prompts which do not work reliably. Also bullet points are not exactly considered "lists". You have two options that should fix that:

  1. A more detailed negative prompt:
    "Don't use lists, enumerations and bullet points"
  2. A positive prompt:
    "Please provide a detailed response in continuous prose form. The answer should be in complete sentences, forming a cohesive and well-structured paragraph that flows smoothly from one idea to the next."
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@wintry shard also, what screenshot tool are you using? Searching for something similar

wintry shard
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Thank you @modern briar I will try those suggestions! I am using "Shottr" on MacOS. It is a very great tool

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I used to use Greenshot on Windows and I find Shottr to be even better

wintry shard
modern briar
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Great to hear!

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And thanks for the tool suggestion, looks awesome