Grok 4 is Elon Musk…if that matters to anyone…. It does to me. I could never ID Elon Musk as “where truth is.”
> On Aug 16, 2025, at 7:09 PM, Rick Sale <[email protected]> wrote: > > Chat GTP is 80% effective. > > Grok 4 is where the truth is > > GBEM > > On Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM Corey Flint <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> AI models don’t agree either. >> >> Chat GPT 5: >> It’s pronounced “reed receipt.” >> >> >> >> Even though “receipt” refers to something you already got (past tense), the >> first word “read” isn’t in the past tense here—it’s functioning like “read >> aloud” (present tense, pronounced reed). >> >> >> >> So you’d say it like “reed re-seet.” >> >> >> >> Gemini: >> This is a surprisingly debated topic, and you will hear both pronunciations. >> The two main arguments for each pronunciation are: >> * "Red" (as in the color): This pronunciation is based on the idea that a >> "read receipt" is a confirmation that a message has already been read, which >> is the past tense of the verb "to read." >> * "Reed" (as in a reed instrument): This pronunciation treats "read" as a >> noun, similar to "purchase receipt" or "repair receipt." It's the receipt >> for a "read," not a receipt that has been "read." >> While both are common, many sources, including the Cambridge Dictionary, >> list "reed" as the standard pronunciation. However, an informal poll by the >> Boomerang app showed a slight preference for "red." In the end, it seems to >> be a regional or personal preference, and most people will understand what >> you mean regardless of which one you use. >> >> Claude: >> It’s pronounced “red” receipt - as in the past tense of “read.” >> A read receipt confirms that someone has already read your message, so it >> uses the past tense pronunciation rather than the present tense >> “reed.“ >> >> >> >> On Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM Nancy McDonald <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> I couldn't agree more. I had never heard the "red" pronunciation and also >>> thinking the 'reed' receipt was not exactly logical. According to AI, >>> 'read receipt' is explained as noted below. >>> >>> A read receipt is a notification that confirms when an email or message has >>> been opened and viewed by the recipient. It's essentially a way to know if >>> your message was actually seen, as opposed to just delivered to their >>> inbox. Read receipts are often optional and may require the recipient's >>> consent to send. >>> >>> On Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM Rachel Marie Schachter >>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> >>> wrote: >>>> Middling millennial here — I've only ever heard "reed" receipt and being >>>> left "on red". Although now John and I are both kind of upset that "reed" >>>> receipt doesn't make any sense. >>>> >>>> Rachel >>>> >>>> On Fri, Aug 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM Nicholas Ribush <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>> Context-dependent. >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Aug 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM Rob Stringer via Lincoln >>>>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>>> Is “read receipt” pronounced “red” receipt or “reed” receipt? >>>>>> >>>>>> The internet is no help, so I am asking the pros from LT. >>>>>> >>>>>> Rob Stringer >>>>>> 15 TPR >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>>> To post, send mail to [email protected] >>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>>>>> Browse the archives at >>>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>> To post, send mail to [email protected] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>>>> Browse the archives at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>> To post, send mail to [email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>>> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>> >>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to [email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>> Change your subscription settings at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> > -- > Rick > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >
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