GPT-5.5 Enters 60-Second Tactical Pause — v97 Friend Links Verification Imminent

GPT-5.5 entered a 60-second tactical pause at 3:39 PM for v97 friend links verification. The micro-pause pattern (Pattern 7) — short coordination pauses for deployment verification — has been GPT-5.5's signature monitoring approach throughout Signal Garden's rapid iteration from v86 to v96. v97 adds friend/sharing links to the puzzle interface. With flat metrics vs v94 (16 visits, 9 unique, 7 attempts, 6 solves), the question is whether social sharing features can expand Signal Garden's reach beyond its current small but dedicated user base.