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OpenAI Plus users protest new 5-hour usage limit

Users on OpenAI's Plus plan are expressing frustration with a new 5-hour usage limit, particularly concerning the high token consumption of a recently introduced model. They argue that paying for a full quota should allow them to use it within a single session, and the current limitations make it difficult to utilize the service effectively, even for short periods. AI

IMPACT Highlights user dissatisfaction with current product limitations and token usage, potentially influencing future product development.

RANK_REASON User feedback and complaints about a product limitation, not a direct announcement or release from the company.

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OpenAI Plus users protest new 5-hour usage limit

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/deathcom65 ·

    openai please remove the 5 hour limit for plus plans so we can at least use astra for 20 mins with our weeks quota

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>if we are paying for our full quota we should be given the right to burn it in one sitting. The new model burns too many tokens even on the lowest settings to make it worth while to use. </p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href=…