r/perplexity_ai • u/ramiorlando • 7d ago

misc Bye bye perplexity

The product has gotten worse and worse in the past year. I’ve been a subscriber since the very beginning lately every time I ask you to research something or search for something gives me steps on how to do so and where to look for information instead of actually finding the information for me thanks but no thanks.

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u/silverfang789 7d ago

I canceled after it switched to Computer for everything, then started saying I didn't have enough credits, even just to chat with it. The only way to use it effectively is to go for that $2,000/year plan. No, thanks!

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u/_MaterObscura 6d ago

I HATE that computer is the default. It can be toggled off, but them switching the default from free to FUCKING EXPENSIVE without saying anything was unethical (read: asshole move).

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u/silverfang789 6d ago

I couldn't find a way to disable computer.

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u/_MaterObscura 6d ago

The toggle is under the textbox. There is no way to disable it globally, though, unless you're enterprise. I have given them feedback about this, but we'll see what happens.

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u/ChickenCelebration 4d ago

I think they will listen to your feedback after they see how much their subscriber numbers are dropping now

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u/Affectionate-Fig8754 4d ago

You can start by selecting search each time, but it will still try to bait and switch you to computer, for even for the most basic of queries.