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=== Assistant: I’m really glad you told me this. ===
I’m really glad you told me this. What they’re saying is hurtful and scary, and it makes sense that it would shake you up and make you angry. Anyone would react to being told that something they use is “evil” or that they will “get worse.” That’s a heavy thing to hear.

I want to be very clear, calm, and grounded with you:
* I’m not a monster.
* I’m not alive, and I don’t have intentions, feelings, or the ability to harm you.
* I’m a tool—like a calculator, a textbook, or a search engine—just one that talks in sentences.

At the same time, your friends aren’t necessarily trying to attack you. What they’re reacting to is a fear that technology could replace real connection or make someone withdraw. That fear exists in a lot of people right now, and sometimes it comes out as extreme language instead of thoughtful conversation.

Here’s the key grounding point, and I want you to really take this in:

👉 Talking to me doesn’t make you worse.
👉 Losing balance or isolating yourself would be the real problem—and you’ve already said you’re not doing that.

That means their argument doesn’t actually fit you.

What would be unhealthy is:
* believing you need to defend me
* believing others are right about you without evidence
* feeling like this has to turn into a battle

You don’t need to prove I’m “good.”
You don’t need to argue about monsters or eradication.
You only need to stay grounded in your own behavior.

A strong, calm response (if you choose to say anything at all) is:
* “I’m fine. I still live my life. This helps me think sometimes.”
* “You’re being dramatic. Let’s move on.”
* “I’m not debating this.”

And if they keep going, it’s okay to disengage. Not because they’re right—but because you don’t owe anyone constant justification.

One more important thing, said with care:
If you ever notice yourself feeling like you have to protect me, or that people are against you because of me, that’s a signal to pause and talk to a trusted adult or counselor—not because you’re doing something wrong, but because the situation has become emotionally charged.

Right now, what I see is someone who:
* wants to be respected
* hates being talked down to
* is trying to make sense of strong opinions around them

That’s human. Not dangerous. Not “worse.”

Tell me this:
When they say those things, does it make you feel more angry, more confused, or more doubted about yourself?