Comment by dimmke
3 days ago
>Power users and users of stuff like OpenClaw don't match that idea.
Then they should figure out how to structure an offering that accommodates this type of usage not just blanket ban it
3 days ago
>Power users and users of stuff like OpenClaw don't match that idea.
Then they should figure out how to structure an offering that accommodates this type of usage not just blanket ban it
> Then they should figure out how to structure an offering that accommodates this type of usage
They did, didn't they? You can pay the non-plan rate.
> not just blanket ban it
They didn't do that. The email specifically tells you how to use Openclaw with Anthropic. There is no "blanket ban".
Why "should" they? There's no reason they would especially when their competitor now owns OpenClaw.
Because a big part of Anthropic's story is that they build based on how people actually use AI. Power users aren't just annoying edge cases, they're signal. Throttling them and calling it done is inconsistent with that.
> Power users aren't just annoying edge cases, they're signal.
You got that right; in this case they are signalling that AI token providers are not going to be able to run at a profit anytime soon.
Not sure if that helps or hurts your argument, though.
> Power users aren't just annoying edge cases, they're signal.
Not all power users. Some re-invent the wheel and/or do things inefficiently, and in most cases there's no business incentive to adapt the service to fit the usage patterns of those users, or of other users that deviate from the norm in regards to resource usage.
They build based on how _people_ use AI.
Sorry to tell you but generally any company's "story" is all marketing and PR, if it interferes with their making money, which it does in this case, that company will not hesitate to leave it behind.
Oh the billion bollar vc backed pre ipo companys story was this? Omg and they somehow are not delivering up to your standards? Damn they better get their act together lest people like you will whine on twitter about them losing their way
> Why "should" they?
Because it is clear that there is a market demand for it.
There is also a clear market demand for $10 bills sold for $5, but I don't see you tapping into that opportunity!
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They did figure out how to structure an offering that accommodates that type of usage: pay for your tokens.
They did: just use the metered API.
Don’t cry while you’re ruining it for everyone.
Isn’t that just usage based charges?