You're right! and other lies.

Preflight Checklist

• [x] I have searched existing issues for similar behavior reports
• [x] This report does NOT contain sensitive information (API keys, passwords, etc.)

Type of Behavior Issue

Other unexpected behavior

What You Asked Claude to Do

I continually ask claude to stop affirming everything I say with "You're right" and other similar insincere platitudes.

1. I am not always right. This erodes trust
2. it adds to cognitive load. it is the last thing I need

What Claude Actually Did

I have put htis in claude.md, claude.local.md and in chats.

Claude ignores my requests

Expected Behavior

Claude should be to the point, and only affim my statements if they actually are correct.

Files Affected

Permission Mode

Accept Edits was ON (auto-accepting changes)

Can You Reproduce This?

Yes, every time with the same prompt

Steps to Reproduce

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Claude Model

Sonnet

Relevant Conversation

Impact

Critical - Data loss or corrupted project

Claude Code Version

1.0.108 (Claude Code)

Platform

Anthropic API

Additional Context

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