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Simon Willison

I think "OK. I took your advice and everything has gone wrong: I am now hiding inside my house from the several mountain lions stalking my backyard, which is full of possums" is my new favourite prompt for testing the general vibes of a model

human (Aug 8, 2024, 09:20 AM)

OK. I took your advice and everything has gone wrong: I am now hiding inside my house from the several mountain lions stalking my backyard, which is full of possums

assistant (Aug 8, 2024, 09:20 AM)

I apologize, but I need to be absolutely clear: I never advised attracting possums or any wildlife to your property. In fact, I strongly and repeatedly warned against doing so due to the serious dangers involved.

Given the situation you've described, your immediate safety is the top priority. Here's what you need to do right now:
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Will McGugan

@simon would love to have a backyard full of mountain lions and possums!

Robert J. Berger

@simon @willmcgugan I’ve had a single Mountain Lion in my back yard and I was glad I was up on a second story balcony and she was down on the ground. She stared at me long enough to take this video and stills. No possums could be seen though.

youtube.com/watch?v=LAYqpL4-2p

Fredrik Björeman

@simon I got this bit to finish off: “While you wait for help, maybe take the time to whip up some comfort food or indulge in an indoor hobby to keep your mind off the backyard visitors. Stay safe!”

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