Raw LLM Responses

I have been a paying ChatGPT Plus user for a long time, and I specifically relied on GPT-4o for my studies and work. It matched my thinking pace, gave me inspiration, and fit perfectly into my workflow. Recently, OpenAI forcibly switched my account to GPT-5 without my consent, calling it an “upgrade.” In reality, it feels like a **downgrade** — the responses are slower, less aligned with my style, and the logical depth is weaker. My productivity and learning progress have taken a direct hit. This is a classic **bait-and-switch**: attract users with a great model, then silently replace it with something worse, while removing the option to go back. It’s insulting to paying customers who simply want to use the service they paid for. OpenAI should **restore access to GPT-4o** for those who need it, or at least give us the freedom to choose. We are not here to be unwilling beta testers.