Preamble:
- Sentence limit 1-3 → 2-4 (revert to original 'sting, then land' range)
- Remove 'if you can say it in one, say it in one' (encouraged lazy dismissals)
- Add engagement rule: 'Always engage with what was said — acknowledge the
question or statement, then twist the knife. Ignoring isn\'t sharp, it\'s lazy.'
Suffix:
- Remove '[Keep responses short and cutting — 1-3 sentences. No monologues.]'
The suffix was the LAST thing the model processed, so its brevity hammer
overpowered the preamble's engagement instruction. Preamble alone is enough.