My blunt take on LLMs

In June 2025, I sparked a lively Reddit/Discord debate (shown below) about what an LLM is and what it is not. With over 4 million impressions, 23,000 upvotes, and 3,700 comments, it became clear just how much confusion surrounds these increasingly popular tools. I offer straightforward, practical explanations to maximize your results, regardless of your goal.