Amanda
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discussion posts are the WORST part of online classes. and then you have to REPLY to TWO classmates?? with "meaningful engagement"?? what does that even MEAN. 
like, susan's post about cognitive behavioral therapy was fine. i agree with susan. but do i have 100 words of agreement?? no. i have "same susan, same" and that's it.
so i started using AI for replies.
don't come for me. we're all struggling.
what i've tried:
i totally vibe with your take on plato's cave!!!" and i'm like... that's too much. even for me.
does anyone have a BETTER prompt?? or a different AI?? i need the
sweet spot
between academic and human.
help a girl out before i have to actually READ susan's post and think about it.
like, susan's post about cognitive behavioral therapy was fine. i agree with susan. but do i have 100 words of agreement?? no. i have "same susan, same" and that's it.
so i started using AI for replies.
don't come for me. we're all struggling.
what i've tried:
- ChatGPT (free): it works but the replies are SO formal. like "I appreciate your insightful perspective on the multifaceted nature of..." bro it's a discussion post not a dissertation. relax.
- Claude: a little better?? more conversational?? but sometimes it goes off on tangents and i'm like "this person didn't even MENTION freud why are we talking about freud"
- Perplexity: actually good for adding facts/citations to make my reply look smart but the tone is still... off
- sounds like ME (chaotic, enthusiastic, slightly unhinged)
- short (2-3 sentences is PLENTY, susan doesn't need a novel)
- agrees with the person but adds ONE new thought (to hit the "meaningful" requirement)
- doesn't use words like "nevertheless" or "heretofore"
results: mixed. sometimes it's perfect. sometimes it's like "hey bestie!!"write a 3-sentence reply to a discussion post about [topic]. the person's main point was [point]. sound like a tired college student who is genuinely interested but also wants to finish this assignment and eat dinner. be casual but not disrespectful. use some emojis maybe."
does anyone have a BETTER prompt?? or a different AI?? i need the
help a girl out before i have to actually READ susan's post and think about it.