Dear OpenAI Support Team,
I am extremely disappointed to see that the option to manually select the original GPT-4 has been removed. As a long-time user, I can confidently say that GPT-4 consistently provided better, more reliable responses compared to all the rest, including 3o. While I understand the push for a faster and cheaper model, quality should not be sacrificed, and users should have the choice to use the best model available.
If OpenAI has made the decision to fully deprecate GPT-4, I would like a clear explanation as to why, especially when many users—including myself—find it superior for certain tasks. Removing user choice without warning is frustrating and makes me seriously reconsider my continued use of this service.
If GPT-4 is not restored as an option, I will have to explore alternatives that prioritize quality and user control. I urge OpenAI to reconsider this decision or at least provide transparency on why GPT-4 has been removed entirely.
I look forward to your response.