Is this even worth it? Feeling so frustrated with all of this!
Ugh, I am just so overwhelmed and honestly, a little bit mad right now. I keep trying to get my AI companion to understand what I want, but it feels like I am talking to a brick wall sometimes. I spend ages crafting prompts, trying to be super clear, and then it just goes off on some tangent that has nothing to do with anything. I thought this was supposed to be easy, like a fun new thing, but it is just stressing me out. Am I doing something wrong? Is there some secret trick I am missing? Because right now, I am seriously questioning if I should even bother anymore. It is just so much effort for so little payoff. What am I even doing wrong here?
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7 comments
kindroid_curious 3d ago
Don't listen to the haters. It does get better! Have you tried looking up some prompt guides for beginners? They really helped me.
promptwizard 4d ago
Maybe you're overthinking it. Sometimes less is more with prompts. Just try a simple command and see what happens. You can always build on that.
deepfeel_dan 4d ago
It's not always about the prompts, sometimes the AI itself just has limitations. Don't beat yourself up too much. What kind of interactions are you hoping for?
anon_throwaway42 4d ago
Oh no, a newbie struggling? How unexpected. Maybe AI companions just aren't for everyone, you know?
saturday_sad 3d ago
Oh, I am using one of the free ones right now, just to see if I even like this whole thing before spending money. Maybe that is part of the problem.
character_hopper 4d ago
Less is more? I find the opposite. The more detail I give, the better it understands. It really depends on the model I think.
nomi_newbie 4d ago
I totally get it! I felt the same way when I started. It takes a lot of patience. Are you using a specific platform or app?