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Cursor AI editor criticized for jargon, preference overrides, and forced training

A user has decided to cancel their subscription to Cursor after a month due to several significant flaws in the product. The primary issue is the AI model's tendency to invent and overuse jargon, which disrupts workflow and requires constant vigilance. Additionally, the user feels Cursor does not respect user preferences, citing arbitrary model changes and uncommunicated UI updates. Finally, the user expressed frustration with persistent "Which response do you prefer?" prompts, feeling they are being made to train the product without compensation. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential usability issues and user experience friction points in AI-powered developer tools.

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Cursor AI editor criticized for jargon, preference overrides, and forced training

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Bite_It_You_Scum ·

    Tried Cursor for a month. A good but flawed product.

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>After trying Cursor for a month, I've decided to cancel, for the following reasons. I hope this feedback can actually help improve the product.</p> <ol> <li> The biggest reason I'm cancelling is that the system prompt heavily influences the model…