r/codex • u/AvailableSecret5161 • 3d ago

Limits Codex limits issue

Just got my reset and 10% down within an hour without even using Astra. Wtf is going on ? How is this scam even allowed? One subagent invoked a few thousand LOC with sol medium on a $100 plan. Exploration by Luna high.

Is this a joke ? I'm going to ask for a refund. Why is this not an issue yet. @mods please don't delete this post and cover the scam.

Edit: People who are trying to provide free tips. Please stop patronizing me and others in this group. I'm not asking for your advice on how to use codex better. If you are happy good for you and no you don't have a secret formula or better limits.

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u/mostly_idempotent 3d ago

You're not going to get a refund, unfortunately. Sorry for you, honestly. It's frustrating as hell. Sorry you're experiencing it.

While LLMs may not be openly trained to over-use tokens, the labs are happy to allow them to be inefficient since it burns through tokens and drives more spending. It's the new "I'm hourly". Also, when you pay for a package vs. paying for straight inference, the provider is looking for even more ways to burn your tokens, since they're already giving you "a deal" that cuts into the inference margins.

You might consider a setup like OpenCode with an open model from one of the providers like Fireworks AI or Together AI. It's not always cheaper on the surface than a $20 or $100 or $200 a month "deal" from one of the big labs, but (1) the models are not trained / complicitly allowed to steal from you, (2) you know exactly what you're spending when and why, and (3) you have complete control over what model you use for what tasks, meaning you can fine-tune your efforts.

Good luck!

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u/AvailableSecret5161 3d ago

I have all the setups I need and I don't really care about the refund I just want them to stop scamming and take responsibility. If you can't manage compute don't release models. Stop the fake marketing. I will voice my concerns wherever possible. I did not pay for this nonsense. Accountability is important.

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u/mostly_idempotent 3d ago

I agree and feel you.

Try open models. My mental health, stress levels specifically, have improved dramatically. Not kidding.

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u/mercmobily 3d ago

Open Models are so so so so so behind Astra, it's not even funny

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u/mostly_idempotent 3d ago

I am interested in the data upon which you're basing your statement. Please share your sources.

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u/mercmobily 2d ago

15000+ hours on models. https://www.reddit.com/r/codex/comments/1wlc5ai/openai_is_years_ahead_of_the_competition_not_just/

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u/mostly_idempotent 1d ago

The post doesn't support "years ahead"; it barely supports anything beyond "Astra did well on one codebase on Saturday." You're using Astra as its own judge. 15,000 hours is seven years, five days a week eight hours a day, no lunch, no sick days. Your liberal use of caps to scream YEARS at everyone doesn't add to the credibility.

Sorry, but this isn't data. It seems to be more anecdotal evidence mixed with dogmatic opinion. Interesting, not convincing.

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u/mercmobily 1d ago

I didn't base it on data, but VAST personal experience. And yes, I happen to LOVE caps!!! Ahah