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@@ -10,15 +10,14 @@ bitrate by the same lossy codec, e.g. 128 → 320 kbps MP3).
 
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-Obligatory AI-slop disclaimer
+Obligatory AI notice
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-`tcd` is 98% vibe-coded (a.k.a. "ai slop"). If that's a problem for you, please
-kindly just use a different tool. There is also absolutely *NO* guarantee this
-will work reliably, be useful in any way, or even make any sense whatsoever.
+`tcd` was coded with the help of AI. If that's a problem for you, please
+kindly just use a different tool.
 
 Careful! Dragons ahead!
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-`tcd` *can* and absolutely *will* delete your data. Don't blindly use -a, and
+`tcd` *can* and absolutely *will* delete your data - don't blindly use -a (!!!), and
 please read at least the --help information and *understand* what -a does.
 
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@@ -514,3 +513,4 @@ References (freely available)
 - "Audio Authentication Using Spectral Analysis" - University of Michigan
   open-access thesis, 2025
   https://doi.org/10.7302/28306
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