"Rewrite" option not working properly

Generally when I used the rewrite option in the past I could use it to reiterate information (there are two open chairs at the table, one by person A and one by person B, not by person C) or sway Franz's messages towards or away from certain outcomes (Person C does not know your PC, you're not old friends).

Now when I use the rewrite option, the message rewrites but I can't clarify a h information or sway anything. No matter what I input it's not taken into consideration.