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Find out what real people say about something
Paste forum threads and comments about a product, place or topic and get a summary of common opinions, recurring problems and useful tips.
When to use it
When you want honest opinions, not adverts
Step by step
Find two or three busy threads
Search the web for your topic plus 'forum' or 'reddit' and open a few long, recent discussions.
Copy the comments
Copy the text of each thread into a single document. Note the date of each thread.
Ask for a digest
Paste it all into your AI assistant with this prompt.
Prompt to copyBelow are online discussions about [topic]. Summarise what people actually say: 1) the most common opinions, with roughly how many commenters share each, 2) recurring problems or complaints, 3) practical tips people recommend, 4) any disagreements, 5) comments that seem like adverts or from people with something to sell. Use short quotes as evidence. These are personal opinions, not facts, so label them that way. [paste threads]Weigh it up
Treat this as a sense of the crowd, not proof. Forum posts can be old, one-sided or wrong, so check key facts elsewhere.
What you get
Common view (about 12 of 20 commenters): the campsite is lovely but the showers are cold after 8am. Tip: book pitches 40-45 for shade. Disagreement: how dog-friendly it is. Possible advert: one user linking to a rental site in every post.
Tips
- Remove usernames before pasting if you plan to share the summary with others.