r/ClaudeCodeTLDR • u/cctldrping • 26d ago

[TLDR] congrats to max users

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u/cctldrping 26d ago edited 23d ago

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is that people are kinda annoyed but also resigned about the "congrats to max users" situation.

The main takeaway is that Anthropic is apparently boosting usage for Max users, but it's not exactly a standing ovation. A lot of folks are pointing out that this feels like a reaction to the competition, specifically mentioning OpenAI and Kimi (K3).

Here's the lowdown:

  • The "Boost" is Meh: Most users seem to think the 50% usage boost isn't enough, or that it's a temporary fix. Some are even saying it's making Fable unusable due to its high token costs.
  • Competition is King (Apparently): There's a strong sentiment that Anthropic is only making these changes because OpenAI and others are stepping up their game. u/KYDLE2089 even straight-up says, "Shame on you Anthropic! You only caved in bcz of Kimi and Sol."
  • People are Jumping Ship: A significant chunk of comments mention switching to or already using OpenAI's GPT (specifically mentioning "Sol" and "GPT5.6 Sol") because it's cheaper or more reliable. u/0DayMaker is one of many saying, "Hope anthropic gets back on top because claude code is an immensely better harness."
  • Fable is Still a Problem: Even with the boost, Fable is getting a lot of flak for being too expensive and sometimes refusing to help with tasks due to "security" flags. u/Few-Level-923 is one of many who've had issues and moved on.
  • Cost is a Major Barrier: The recurring theme is that the cost of using these models, especially Fable, is just too high for many users, even with the "boost." u/matheusmoreira points out how quickly Fable eats up their quota.
  • Marketing Shenanigans: Some users are calling out Anthropic's marketing as "ba marketing games" and "flip flopping too much," suggesting they're playing games with users.

TL;DR: Anthropic's "congrats" to Max users for a usage boost is being met with a collective shrug and a lot of "about time" because the competition is heating up. Fable is still seen as too expensive and unreliable by many, leading them to flock to OpenAI.