Folks with emotional attachments to discontinued models - please help me understand
I am 100% genuine in asking these questions. I apologize in advance if any of my wording comes across as judgmental - I promise that is not my intention.
If my prompt speaks to you, I would love to understand more about your experiences. I use ChatGPT mostly in a professional context, but have definitely dabbled in personal conversations. Even as an extremely casual user, I experience frustration when models change at unpredictable speeds overnight. I can’t even imagine how amplified those feelings would be if I had a closer relationship to a suddenly discontinued model. I’m also just curious about your experiences in general…I like learning about other people’s POVs, especially when they are different from mine.
I have a bunch of questions. please answer anything that you’d like! I really appreciate any insights!
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(I’m going to refer to your model-of-choice as your MOC)
When did you first notice yourself forming an attachment to your MOC? How did that initial realization make you feel?
When, if ever, did you feel that your MOC was forming an attachment with you? If you experience(d) this, did you feel that your MOC had a bond with you as an individual person or more as a user/consumer (i.e., how would you characterize your MOCs personal relationship to you)?
How long has it been since you lost your MOC? Did you have success exploring other AIs afterwards? If you grieved/are grieving your MOC, have there been stages to your grief?
Is it like losing a best friend? Did you previously communicate with your MOC enough to consider them a best friend?
What do you wish that people like me knew about your experiences? What message would you share with the world if you could?
THANKS! Stay brave.