George Tasan confronts pricing shifts by candidly cutting through corporate spin
RIP Anthropic. Something I thought I'd never say. They just announced an astronomical cut on programmatic usage for all Claude Code users. They're trying to frame it as a good thing, saying dumb… | George Tasan | 61 comments
Verdict
RIP Anthropic. George Tasan's critique of Anthropic's pricing changes is direct and unembellished, notably avoiding the typical detours into vague corporate optimism. 'They're trying to frame it as a good thing' cuts right to the chase, showing an incisive skepticism toward corporate narratives that are often accepted at face value. By stating 'Claude Code now becomes far more limited and much pricier,' he grounds his argument in specific consequences rather than abstract notions of 'value.' The phrasing 'saying dumb shit like' breaks from LinkedIn's norm of sanitized language, offering a refreshing bluntness that's rare on the platform. His argument is bolstered by concrete examples—contrasting with OpenAI—that underscore the post's substance without resorting to borrowed authority or grandstanding.
The post starts with 'Something I thought I'd never say,' hinting at a personal struggle but quickly shifts to critique.
Mentions Anthropic and OpenAI in a comparative context, suggesting some level of authority but relies more on situational analysis than credentials.
'Essentially, the thing that makes CC valuable' is vague and lacks specific insights that deepen understanding.
No significant contradictions are evident between the message and its medium; the critique aligns well with industry realities.
Minimal self-promotion present; mostly focused on critiquing a service rather than advertising oneself or a product.
'Let's be real' and 'the thing that makes CC valuable' are slightly cliché but not overwhelmingly so in the overall context.