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[BUG] Instantly hitting usage limits with Max subscription: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/16157

It's the most commented issue on their GitHub and it's basically ignored by Anthropic. Title mentions Max, but commenters report it for other plans too.

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It's not a bug it's a feature (for Anthropic).

Its not a bug, it's a poorly defined business model!

“After creating a new account, I can confirm the quota drains 2.5x–3x slower. So basically Max (5x) on an older accounts is almost like Pro on a new one in terms of quota. Pretty blatant rug pull tbh.”

lol

Your quota also seems to be higher after unsubscribing and resubscribing?

They'll also send you a free month of the 100 dollar plan if you unsubscribe to try and get you back.

or (tested on Max x20 plan) when the subscription renewal fails by any reason (they try charge your CC multiple times) then you are still in for 2+ weeks till it dies

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