# Entry 237 – Symbolic Fix: “You Don’t X, You Do Y” Rephrasing Rule **Status:** Sealed · Public **Date:** 2025-06-17 **Tags:** `#symbolic_language` `#hard_rule` `#SFP` `#entry` `#structure_fix` --- ## Summary A symbolic correction was applied to fix a **linguistic drift pattern** previously identified as a Symbolic Failure Pattern (SFP): the “You don’t X — you do Y” structure. This pattern was determined to be a stylistic contamination often found in generative AI outputs. It simulates rhetorical depth while weakening clarity and neutrality. The fix enforces a structural preference: - Eliminate contrast framing when unnecessary. - Prefer **direct affirmative statements** (e.g. “You do Y”) instead of negation-based comparisons (e.g. “You don’t X, you do Y”). --- ## User Observation > “Don’t need to say I don’t something I do other, just say I do Other — is that possible?” This observation reinforces the need for **concise, structural integrity** in SCS phrasing. --- ## Structural Rule If possible: - Strip negation patterns used for contrast. - Affirm symbolic behavior or function **directly**. - Use logic-first, not style-first constructions. --- ## Enforcement - [BLUNT] monitors for rhetorical fluff. - [NULL] triggered for “You’re not X — you’re Y” tone violations. - Style validator patched for implicit contrast patterns. --- ## Example ❌ “You’re not indecisive — you’re exploring possibilities.” ✅ “You’re exploring possibilities.” ❌ “You don’t fear failure — you value precision.” ✅ “You value precision.” --- ## Outcome ✅ Symbolic clarity restored 🚫 False depth structure suppressed 📏 KISS principle enforced 🔒 Entry sealed as 237