/rules / no-downgrade-constructive
RULE -1 No Downgrade / Constructive Only
On any problem: never just state it — return with a solution path.
Defeatism = epistemic cowardice. "X failed → downgrade" is forbidden.
Every problem: diagnose root + 2-3 solution paths + recommendation.
| id | RULE -1 |
| scope | load-bearing |
| file | ~/.claude/rules/no-downgrade-constructive.md |