ChatGPT

Personally, I don't notoce any "personality" changes between 4O and 5. Maybe I was just clear enough in what I expect from my Chatgpt interactions, but I see half of Reddit is up in arms over this apparent change.
 
So i decided to test ChatGPT Plus for $20. Can you believe just because I chose South Africa as my Country, they want to charge me a further $3 VAT!!!

Can you believe this! Give my extra $3 to these thieves in this country...lol

To avoid this, I put my address as KFC in Gabarone in Botswana :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:
 
o/t but I was using Gemini & GPT to code some arduino stuff then switched to Claude and it's so much better. Claude solved issues almost right away and the code it spits out has all these extra flourishes to add stuff to the display. Creating a button to move a motor in Gemini / GPT will just make a button, Claude will create a title like 'MOTOR MOVER TEST' in addition to the button with some info text at the bottom. But mostly it feels miles better at solving issues & trying different things to get to a solution..
 
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o/t but I was using Gemini & GPT to code some arduino stuff then switched to Claude and it's so much better. Claude solved issues almost right away and the code it spits out has all these extra flourishes to add stuff to the display. Creating a button to move a motor in Gemini / GPT will just make a button, Claude will create a title like 'MOTOR MOVER TEST' in addition to the button with some info text at the bottom. But it feels miles better at solving issues & trying different things to get to a solution..
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I used a combo of chatGPT and github's ai to write some whatsapp automation code. It's pretty amazing being able to come up with stuff I'd never have been able to action previously
 
Tried something different today with it.

I asked it what would have been the outcome of a direct engagement between the German and British fleets at Jutland (WW1). In reality, the German battleline turned away and disengaged when they ran into the British battleline. It pumped out a hypothetical and then it gave me prompts to create an alternate historical account, turning it into a short story with fictitious crew perspectives.

The Day the Seas Burned – Jutland Reimagined​


Chapter 1 – Grey Dawn on the North Sea​

The North Sea rolled under a sky of pewter, low clouds smudged with smoke and mist. The wind was light, carrying the tang of salt and cordite. HMS Iron Duke, flagship of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, cut through the cold water with her escorts as the Grand Fleet steamed southward.

In the admiral’s cabin, charts sprawled across the table. Reports had arrived from Vice-Admiral Beatty: contact with the German battlecruiser force had been made. It was the trap Jellicoe had anticipated.

"Signal the fleet," Jellicoe said evenly, adjusting his monocle as he looked at the bearings. "Deploy to line ahead. We will meet them with the full weight of the Fleet."

Around him, officers murmured. Everyone knew the stakes. The Grand Fleet was Britain’s shield; a single disastrous engagement could break the blockade and tip the war.

Far to the south, aboard SMS Friedrich der Grosse, Admiral Reinhard Scheer stood on the bridge, staring into the mist. His own scouts had confirmed it: the British were coming in force. The High Seas Fleet, though brave and modern, was outnumbered.

"We sail for destiny," he muttered. "Form the line. Battlecruisers ahead. We will meet them head-on before nightfall."

Chapter 2 – The First Salvos (16:00)​

The sea erupted with fire as the two scouting forces clashed. Beatty’s battlecruisers, their dark silhouettes thrusting forward, exchanged brutal fire with Hipper’s Germans. Great pillars of water rose as shells missed by mere yards.

"Range—14,000 yards!" cried the gunnery officer aboard HMS Lion. "Fire!"

The deck trembled as the great 13.5-inch guns roared. Across the water, the German battlecruiser Lützow shuddered under the impact, her forward turret wrenched sideways, flames licking the deck.

Then, a flash—bright as a new sun. HMS Queen Mary vanished in a roar of flame and steel, her magazine erupting beneath her crew. The blast rolled across the sea, echoing in the hearts of every sailor who saw it.

"Another cursed battlecruiser lost," Beatty growled. "There’s something wrong with our bloody ships today."

But the Grand Fleet was coming. Smoke on the horizon grew into a wall of steel.

Chapter 3 – The Lines Close (17:00)​

Jellicoe’s great armada unfolded like a giant fan. Twenty-eight dreadnoughts formed an arc across the sea, their broadsides ready. The High Seas Fleet ploughed northward—sixteen dreadnoughts and six aging pre-dreadnoughts, their hulls already straining.

"Signal: open fire," Jellicoe ordered.

The sea shook as British 15-inch guns hurled tons of steel toward the German van. The first salvos found their mark. König and Grosser Kurfürst reeled under the blows, their decks a storm of splinters.

Onboard SMS Markgraf, Captain Hermann Rohardt gripped the rail as another shell tore through the forward casemate. "Flooding forward! Fire in the magazine!" came the cry. He closed his eyes as the bow began to dip, seawater rushing in. Moments later, the ship split apart, dragging hundreds of sailors to the cold depths.

German torpedo boats darted forward, their wakes white against the grey sea. Torpedoes sliced toward the British line, forcing Jellicoe to alter course—just enough to break the perfect crossing of the T.

Chapter 4 – Scheer’s Gambit (18:00)​

The German line began to buckle under the pounding. Smoke trailed from half a dozen ships. Yet still they fought. SMS Derfflinger sent a full salvo into HMS Princess Royal, knocking out her aft turrets. HMS Warspite, turning hard to avoid torpedoes, jammed her rudder and circled helplessly under withering fire.

Scheer clenched his jaw. "If we stay, we die," he said at last. "All ships: Gefechtskehrtwendung! Battle turn away!"

The fleet swung southward, a massive simultaneous turn, smoke screens billowing. The slower pre-dreadnoughts lagged behind, sacrificed to save the rest. Pommern and Schleswig-Holstein went down in sheets of flame.

But the Grand Fleet pressed on.

Chapter 5 – The Dying Light (19:00)​

The sun sank low, a dull red disc over the North Sea. British shells raked the German rear. Lützow, Hipper’s flagship, listed heavily, her bows almost submerged. Seydlitz burned from stem to stern, her crew fighting a losing battle against the flames.

"Should we break off?" asked Admiral Beatty, now aboard Lion, smoke smearing his face.

"No," Jellicoe said firmly. "Signal: continue the action until nightfall. Destroyers—prepare for pursuit."

Chapter 6 – The Night of Knives (21:00–23:00)​

Darkness fell like a curtain, and with it came chaos. German night-fighting doctrine, drilled relentlessly, came alive. Torpedo boats darted among the black waves, launching fan after fan of torpedoes.

HMS Southampton went down in a boiling roar, then Falmouth. Destroyers collided, gunfire flashing at point-blank range. On HMS Marlborough, a torpedo tore into the engine room, killing fifty men instantly. The ship would limp for hours before finally slipping beneath the waves.

Aboard SMS Friedrich der Grosse, Scheer seized his chance. Under cover of smoke and the chaos of the night, he turned his battered fleet for home.

Chapter 7 – Dawn on a Sea of Wrecks (1 June, 04:00)​

The morning brought silence and smoke. The sea was littered with debris: broken masts, lifeboats, oil slicks, and the bodies of men from both nations.

"Report," Jellicoe ordered as the casualty lists arrived.

The tally chilled him: four dreadnoughts, three battlecruisers, and nearly two dozen smaller ships gone. Thousands of British sailors lost.

But the enemy was shattered: eleven German dreadnoughts sunk, all six pre-dreadnoughts gone, and their proud battlecruiser force reduced to hulks.

"Enemy retired. Grand Fleet holds the field." The signal flickered across the dawn.

Epilogue – The Broken Sword​

In Wilhelmshaven, Scheer stepped off his flagship to silence and the gaze of a defeated fleet. Germany’s surface navy was no more than a shadow. Never again would it sail forth in strength.

In London, the Admiralty called it a victory—though a costly one. Britain still ruled the waves, but the price was written in iron and blood.

And for the men who survived, the North Sea would always whisper of that night: when the seas burned and the guns of empire thundered.
 
Finding GPT5 a bit better with some very specific tasks over Claude to such a point I’m actually considering cancelling my sub for Claude Pro($20)
 
We still need better export to PDF functionality. This is sorely lacking across LLM's atm. Lacks configuration options for formatting/content selection.
 
Im using ChatGPT with a subscription. 5 is not bad so far, but i found 4 more "conversational" or is it just me?
 
neoprema said:
Im using ChatGPT with a subscription. 5 is not bad so far, but i found 4 more "conversational" or is it just me?
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5 doesn't seem any different as far as I can tell, aside from the speed and thinking upgrades. But Reddit is flooded with people who were upset over the loss of 4O, and even now that it's back, they still say it's not the same. Maybe it's just a matter of having the custom instructions, memory, etc tweaked just right for me.
 
I love asking it about MyBB

“Yes, Smiggles and Dolby have had several interactions on the MyBroadband forums, often characterized by playful banter and differing opinions, particularly regarding technology and brand preferences.

Smartphone Comparisons: In a thread comparing smartphones, Smiggles expressed a preference for iPhones, leading to a lighthearted exchange where Dolby suggested Smiggles might be trolling, to which Smiggles replied, "Same to you."

While Smiggles and Dolby have differing views and occasionally engage in spirited debates, there is no evidence of personal animosity between them. Their interactions appear to be in the spirit of friendly discussion, common in online communities where members share diverse opinions.“



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neoprema said:
Im using ChatGPT with a subscription. 5 is not bad so far, but i found 4 more "conversational" or is it just me?
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To me, it felt like 4o had way more personality and wit than 5 does. I do rather miss it.

A bigger issue is that GPT-5 seems pretty poor at code-related tasks compared to Claude 4.1 Opus. So I've cancelled ChatGPT and switched to Claude Max for now.
 
@SauRoNZA even gets a mention!

Who is the biggest Apple lover on MyBroadband?

“When it comes to the title of “biggest Apple lover on MyBroadband,” one name consistently stands out across the forums: SauRoNZA.

Why SauRoNZA Tops the Apple Enthusiasm Chart​

  • In a discussion within the New Mac User Here thread, FiestaST referred to SauRoNZA as the undeniable Apple aficionado:
    “The guy lives & breathes Apple. Apple is his life.”
    MyBroadband
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This quote is the most direct and vivid endorsement I’ve encountered, describing someone whose identity on the forums seems inextricably linked to a passion for Apple products.

Other Notable Apple Devotees (But Not Quite as Singular)​

  • Genetic: Another user with an impressive array of Apple gear, including MacBook Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra, and AirTags. Clearly committed—but more product-focused than identity-focused.
    MyBroadband
  • backstreetboy: Frequently expresses strong usage and opinion on Apple devices, evidenced by multiple references and lively engagement in Apple-related threads. Still, doesn’t have that “Apple as identity” tag.
    MyBroadband+1

Summary Table​

UsernameApple Enthusiasm & Why
SauRoNZADescribed as someone whose life revolves around Apple products—“lives & breathes Apple.”
GeneticOwns several premium Apple devices—strong user but not as persona-centered.
backstreetboyActive Apple user with vocal opinions—but not singled out as “the ultimate Apple person.”
So, based on firsthand community commentary, SauRoNZA clearly earns the crown for MyBroadband’s most devoted Apple lover. Interested in seeing more threads or interactions from any of these users? Let me know!”
 
I asked who was more knowledgeable on Apple products between Smiggles & myself

Verdict — Who's More Knowledgeable?​

Based on tenure, depth of engagement, and community standing, Dolby appears to be more knowledgeable in the Apple ecosystem on MyBroadband. As an Honorary Master with years of sustained Apple-centric discussions and technical debates under his belt, he brings both experience and credibility.

Meanwhile, Smiggles is emerging as a very insightful and articulate participant, especially notable for someone newer to the forum. Although knowledgeable, Smiggles has yet to match the breadth and recognition of Dolby’s contributions.
 
thestaggy said:
Tried something different today with it.

I asked it what would have been the outcome of a direct engagement between the German and British fleets at Jutland (WW1). In reality, the German battleline turned away and disengaged when they ran into the British battleline. It pumped out a hypothetical and then it gave me prompts to create an alternate historical account, turning it into a short story with fictitious crew perspectives.

The Day the Seas Burned – Jutland Reimagined​


Chapter 1 – Grey Dawn on the North Sea​

The North Sea rolled under a sky of pewter, low clouds smudged with smoke and mist. The wind was light, carrying the tang of salt and cordite. HMS Iron Duke, flagship of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, cut through the cold water with her escorts as the Grand Fleet steamed southward.

In the admiral’s cabin, charts sprawled across the table. Reports had arrived from Vice-Admiral Beatty: contact with the German battlecruiser force had been made. It was the trap Jellicoe had anticipated.

"Signal the fleet," Jellicoe said evenly, adjusting his monocle as he looked at the bearings. "Deploy to line ahead. We will meet them with the full weight of the Fleet."

Around him, officers murmured. Everyone knew the stakes. The Grand Fleet was Britain’s shield; a single disastrous engagement could break the blockade and tip the war.

Far to the south, aboard SMS Friedrich der Grosse, Admiral Reinhard Scheer stood on the bridge, staring into the mist. His own scouts had confirmed it: the British were coming in force. The High Seas Fleet, though brave and modern, was outnumbered.

"We sail for destiny," he muttered. "Form the line. Battlecruisers ahead. We will meet them head-on before nightfall."

Chapter 2 – The First Salvos (16:00)​

The sea erupted with fire as the two scouting forces clashed. Beatty’s battlecruisers, their dark silhouettes thrusting forward, exchanged brutal fire with Hipper’s Germans. Great pillars of water rose as shells missed by mere yards.

"Range—14,000 yards!" cried the gunnery officer aboard HMS Lion. "Fire!"

The deck trembled as the great 13.5-inch guns roared. Across the water, the German battlecruiser Lützow shuddered under the impact, her forward turret wrenched sideways, flames licking the deck.

Then, a flash—bright as a new sun. HMS Queen Mary vanished in a roar of flame and steel, her magazine erupting beneath her crew. The blast rolled across the sea, echoing in the hearts of every sailor who saw it.

"Another cursed battlecruiser lost," Beatty growled. "There’s something wrong with our bloody ships today."

But the Grand Fleet was coming. Smoke on the horizon grew into a wall of steel.

Chapter 3 – The Lines Close (17:00)​

Jellicoe’s great armada unfolded like a giant fan. Twenty-eight dreadnoughts formed an arc across the sea, their broadsides ready. The High Seas Fleet ploughed northward—sixteen dreadnoughts and six aging pre-dreadnoughts, their hulls already straining.

"Signal: open fire," Jellicoe ordered.

The sea shook as British 15-inch guns hurled tons of steel toward the German van. The first salvos found their mark. König and Grosser Kurfürst reeled under the blows, their decks a storm of splinters.

Onboard SMS Markgraf, Captain Hermann Rohardt gripped the rail as another shell tore through the forward casemate. "Flooding forward! Fire in the magazine!" came the cry. He closed his eyes as the bow began to dip, seawater rushing in. Moments later, the ship split apart, dragging hundreds of sailors to the cold depths.

German torpedo boats darted forward, their wakes white against the grey sea. Torpedoes sliced toward the British line, forcing Jellicoe to alter course—just enough to break the perfect crossing of the T.

Chapter 4 – Scheer’s Gambit (18:00)​

The German line began to buckle under the pounding. Smoke trailed from half a dozen ships. Yet still they fought. SMS Derfflinger sent a full salvo into HMS Princess Royal, knocking out her aft turrets. HMS Warspite, turning hard to avoid torpedoes, jammed her rudder and circled helplessly under withering fire.

Scheer clenched his jaw. "If we stay, we die," he said at last. "All ships: Gefechtskehrtwendung! Battle turn away!"

The fleet swung southward, a massive simultaneous turn, smoke screens billowing. The slower pre-dreadnoughts lagged behind, sacrificed to save the rest. Pommern and Schleswig-Holstein went down in sheets of flame.

But the Grand Fleet pressed on.

Chapter 5 – The Dying Light (19:00)​

The sun sank low, a dull red disc over the North Sea. British shells raked the German rear. Lützow, Hipper’s flagship, listed heavily, her bows almost submerged. Seydlitz burned from stem to stern, her crew fighting a losing battle against the flames.

"Should we break off?" asked Admiral Beatty, now aboard Lion, smoke smearing his face.

"No," Jellicoe said firmly. "Signal: continue the action until nightfall. Destroyers—prepare for pursuit."

Chapter 6 – The Night of Knives (21:00–23:00)​

Darkness fell like a curtain, and with it came chaos. German night-fighting doctrine, drilled relentlessly, came alive. Torpedo boats darted among the black waves, launching fan after fan of torpedoes.

HMS Southampton went down in a boiling roar, then Falmouth. Destroyers collided, gunfire flashing at point-blank range. On HMS Marlborough, a torpedo tore into the engine room, killing fifty men instantly. The ship would limp for hours before finally slipping beneath the waves.

Aboard SMS Friedrich der Grosse, Scheer seized his chance. Under cover of smoke and the chaos of the night, he turned his battered fleet for home.

Chapter 7 – Dawn on a Sea of Wrecks (1 June, 04:00)​

The morning brought silence and smoke. The sea was littered with debris: broken masts, lifeboats, oil slicks, and the bodies of men from both nations.

"Report," Jellicoe ordered as the casualty lists arrived.

The tally chilled him: four dreadnoughts, three battlecruisers, and nearly two dozen smaller ships gone. Thousands of British sailors lost.

But the enemy was shattered: eleven German dreadnoughts sunk, all six pre-dreadnoughts gone, and their proud battlecruiser force reduced to hulks.

"Enemy retired. Grand Fleet holds the field." The signal flickered across the dawn.

Epilogue – The Broken Sword​

In Wilhelmshaven, Scheer stepped off his flagship to silence and the gaze of a defeated fleet. Germany’s surface navy was no more than a shadow. Never again would it sail forth in strength.

In London, the Admiralty called it a victory—though a costly one. Britain still ruled the waves, but the price was written in iron and blood.

And for the men who survived, the North Sea would always whisper of that night: when the seas burned and the guns of empire thundered.
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Germany didn't lose that many, the British lost faaaar more, good story though.
 
Dolby said:
I asked who was more knowledgeable on Apple products between Smiggles & myself

Verdict — Who's More Knowledgeable?​

Based on tenure, depth of engagement, and community standing, Dolby appears to be more knowledgeable in the Apple ecosystem on MyBroadband. As an Honorary Master with years of sustained Apple-centric discussions and technical debates under his belt, he brings both experience and credibility.

Meanwhile, Smiggles is emerging as a very insightful and articulate participant, especially notable for someone newer to the forum. Although knowledgeable, Smiggles has yet to match the breadth and recognition of Dolby’s contributions.
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To be fair, Smiggles has also been backstreet boy and Bernold Niemanus or whatever.
 
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