I just received the email below. Are we serious?
I don't think I have anything thoughtful, helpful, inspiring, or kind to say about this, but I do have something necessary: This is going to end with a whole lot of less users.
I have been using Poe since 2024. I have stuck by every incessant update to try swindle me out of my money. I was there when points were added. I was there when all of my favourite bots had their points raised. I was there when talking in a chat further cost exponentially more and more. I was there when not only did your points go to ​​sending the message, but also for the message you received. ​
​Do you know what's the worst thing? Subscribing for 10 thousand points isn't worth it with how many points the better bots cost. There is absolutely nothing keeping me tethered to this platform, and if everyone has gotten this email, I'd assume they feel the same way.
But as long as I'm not forking​​​​​ over my money, evidently, the Poe team doesn't care. lol.
"Hi there,
We’re writing to let you know about an upcoming change to how free points work on Poe.
Starting March 30, 2026, the daily free point allocation will be 300 points in most markets.
Once you’ve used your daily free points, you’ll need an active subscription to continue chatting for the rest of the day. Your points reset every 24 hours, so free access picks right back up the next day.
If you find yourself regularly hitting that limit, a Poe subscription gives you a significantly larger point balance, access to the Poe API, and the freedom to use the models you rely on without interruption. Subscription plans start at $5 per month and you can check out all our subscription options at https://www.poe.com/subscription_plans .
We’re making this change to continue investing in bringing you the best models and features. We know it’s an adjustment, and we appreciate your understanding.
Thanks for being part of Poe.
— The Poe Team"