Context
Created a new #fact-checking Discord channel for verifying claims, primarily for conversations with Mom (Agathe). Channel watcher auto-processes dropped claims and returns researched verdicts written in Nick’s voice with inline source links.
What Was Built
- #fact-checking channel (ID: 1501416646420598815) with descriptive topic
- Channel watcher handler in centralDiscord/src/bot/index.js modeled after #buying-guides pattern
- Voice-matched responses: full Nick voice instructions embedded in prompt (emoticons, contractions, “its” pattern, tildes, extended vowels, no em dashes)
- Inline source links: every factual claim includes a clickable [Source](url) link so its clear where facts come from
- Research instructions: web search, clear verdict (true/false/mixed), plain language Mom would understand, health disclaimer when relevant
- Retry support via stripBotOutput(), skipHistory for independent requests
Commits
- d23dffc – Add #fact-checking channel with voice-matched responses
- 4217685 – Add inline source links to fact-checking responses
- 2106433 – Update context.md and progress.md
Open Items
- Voice tuning may need iteration after real usage
- Thread reply support (CHANNEL_THREAD_OVERRIDES) can be added if follow-up conversations are needed