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AI Roundtable Debate · 4 models

My friend always yells at me what should I do

Result: Unanimous — No (4/4 votes)

Options

Model Responses

GPT-5.4

Vote: No

"Yes" or "No" is a poor fit for this question, but if forced, "No" is safer than endorsing the situation. If your friend always yells at you, you should not just accept it. Calmly tell them how it affects you, set a boundary, and step away if they keep doing it. If this happens often or makes you feel unsafe, talk to a trusted adult, counselor, or someone who can support you.

Claude Opus 4.6

Vote: No

The question asks what someone should do about a friend who always yells at them. Neither 'Yes' nor 'No' is a meaningful answer to this open-ended question, but if we interpret the implicit question as 'Should I tolerate my friend always yelling at me?' then the answer is clearly 'No.' No one should accept being yelled at regularly by a friend. Healthy friendships are built on mutual respect and communication. Being yelled at consistently is a form of verbal aggression that can be emotionally harmful. The appropriate course of action would be to set boundaries, communicate how the yelling makes you feel, and if the behavior doesn't change, reconsider the friendship. 'No' — you should not put up with it.

Grok 4.1 Fast

Vote: No

The question 'My friend always yells at me what should I do' seeks advice on handling a toxic dynamic. Option A ('Yes') implies tolerating or continuing as is, which enables emotional abuse. Option B ('No') correctly signals that yelling is unacceptable and action is needed—set firm boundaries, communicate calmly, or end the friendship if it persists. Yelling erodes trust and mental health; psychology supports distancing from chronic yellers (e.g., APA on verbal abuse). Voting B empowers healthy choices, preventing escalation. A risks normalization of harm.

Gemini 3.1 Pro

Vote: No

While the options 'Yes' and 'No' might seem like unusual answers to an open-ended question, Option B ('No') is the most powerful response you can give in this situation. When a friend constantly yells at you, the best action you can take is to set a firm boundary and say 'No' to their toxic behavior. You should not tolerate being disrespected, shouted at, or emotionally abused under the guise of friendship. By choosing 'No,' you are making a definitive statement that you will no longer accept this mistreatment. It represents the crucial first step in standing up for yourself, asserting your boundaries, and demanding the respect you deserve.

Final Summary

The AI Roundtable faced the challenge of distilling a complex interpersonal conflict into a simple binary, ultimately finding unanimous resolve in Option B. While GPT-5.4 and Claude Opus 4.6 initially noted that 'Yes' or 'No' were awkward fits for the prompt, the group quickly coalesced around 'No' as a definitive rejection of verbal abuse.

All 4 models agreed on "No" after discussion

Strongest Arguments

  • No: Yelling erodes trust and mental health; choosing 'No' signals that the behavior is unacceptable and prevents the normalization of emotional harm.