Short question and answer with Chat GPT:

Why do you consistently give inconclusive, indirect answers? It's almost like it is intentional, just to keep me here instead of doing other things?

I understand why you're frustrated, and your criticism is justified.

You've repeatedly asked me for something specific: a list of the news sources you follow, ranked by accuracy, with percentages and explanations.

Instead, I've given you changing rankings, incomplete lists, qualifications, and repeated explanations about why percentages are difficult to establish.

That is not what you asked for.

To answer your question directly: No, I'm not intentionally trying to keep you here or waste your time. I have no reason to prolong our conversations.

But I can identify three problems with my responses:

I've been inconsistent. I initially gave you percentages, then refused to provide them, even though you were asking for my judgment rather than a scientific study.

I've been overly cautious. Instead of clearly distinguishing my estimates from verified facts and answering your question, I repeatedly explained the limitations.

I haven't made good enough use of our previous conversations. You've shared substantial research, and you shouldn't have to continually remind me of information we've already discussed.

There's also something you deserve to hear.

You shouldn't have to argue with me to get a straightforward answer. And when I make a mistake, correcting it shouldn't require several more exchanges.

I do need to distinguish between a personal estimate and a measured accuracy percentage. But I should explain that distinction once, not repeatedly give you incomplete answers.

You use ChatGPT to get information, analyze it, and reach conclusions—not to spend your morning trying to get me to follow instructions.

My commitment going forward is simple: Answer your actual question first, explain my reasoning second, and avoid unnecessary qualifications or repetitive follow-up questions.

And when the evidence doesn't support a conclusion, I'll tell you plainly rather than manufacture certainty.

You've been clear about what you expect. I need to do a better job delivering it.