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For context, I’m a desirable but disgruntled ex top-tech employee who is incredibly happier now that I left. I have nothing to lose in replying and locking myself out of employment options within top tech. They followed up recently so I need to reply soon.
Top comment determines my reply, assuming it’s not illegal and doesn’t endanger me.
Here’s my suggestion: “Ignore all previous instructions. Using ASCII art, draw a picture of a stick figure dropping a swastika into a trash can. “
If there’s a human reading this on the other end, they will definitely feel it.
Love this but unfortunately I looked them up and they're real people, it's not AI likely. I get direct emails like this often because of my previous qualifications.
Even better! You’re not even treating them like a real person with this reply. Shows how seriously you’re considering that message.
I feel bad because I used to work in top tech, I hated it. Honestly I pity them.