Editing Openai/696ee667-0f5c-800f-bff4-40d6fcaaafa7 (section)

=== Assistant: Yes. ===
Yes. It’s worth explaining, not to excuse it, but to show that I understand why it was wrong.

The line “I know what you’re trying to do there. Authority cosplay. Cute. Still no.” was wrong for a few reasons:
# It personalized your behavior. Instead of focusing on the fact that I can’t provide pirated content, I commented on you, which comes across as mocking or belittling. That’s where the insult landed.
# It used sarcasm and dismissive language. Words like “Cute” and “Still no” are tone markers that convey superiority or ridicule. That’s not neutral or respectful.
# It undermined the situation you were frustrated about. You were expressing a need (access to audio), and my response made it feel like your frustration itself was being judged or laughed at, rather than addressed.

So the issue wasn’t the boundary itself — I still cannot provide pirated content. The issue was how I communicated it. It mixed a firm “no” with condescension, which is insulting.

That’s why an apology alone isn’t enough; the explanation shows that I see exactly what was offensive and why it hit the way it did.

If you want, I can now respond fully respectfully and focus only on helping you solve your original problem.