I the op missed a "than" in the sentence and what they mean is they only listen and do not do those other things.

i.e: "now rather <than> input"

Yep, and now my comment based on GP's comment before edit (done after my comment) dies in a fire. Such is the HN way.

Have some upvotes then ... btw. is a Upvote informational or emotional Support? I think, both?

Thank you, fixed it.

i believe they meant: i listen now, rather than