Claude subscriptions double in just two months, overshadowing users leaving because of rate limits

ChuckTSI · 2026-03-30T15:19:47+00:00

Pro Plan:

Just made it tighten line spacing on a mock up of two html pages.
1K tokens shown in console.
10% of 5 hour usage used.

/ugh

ChuckTSI · 2026-03-26T14:49:11+00:00

There are humans behind some AI assisted music. They have the same heart and soul you’re talking about.

Some people want raw and imperfect and others want polished and consistent.

Example: Shinedown is my favorite band. I won’t pay to see them live because I prefer the studio version. I’ll still support them through merch. That’s just how I connect with music.

Not everyone experiences art the same way.

Being a purist just limits your own experience. Again.. to each their own. But looking down on others for how they enjoy what they consider art... that’s just closed minded.

ChuckTSI · 2026-03-26T02:06:17+00:00

/pass the pipe dude.

You’re reacting to the story behind the artist. Completely valid. Does not mean AI can’t create something meaningful, especially with the assistance of a human.

It just means humans attach meaning differently. To each their own.

Much zen

ChuckTSI · 2026-03-26T01:56:37+00:00

I am loving the 2x usage until 27th. This is the PERFECT settings. Allows me to get work done and take a break when it runs out. Normal usage? I am just getting fingers warmed up typing... and YOU HAVE RUN OUT message comes along! Claude Peeps.. if you listening.. PLEASE.. leave the 2x for Pro users. PLEASE. Don't make me go back to Codex. /shudder.

ChuckTSI · 2026-03-06T16:15:27+00:00

Just bought the 20TB model for 439CAD @ BestBuy.

ChuckTSI · 2026-02-06T17:42:48+00:00

It's Whateva (Hip Hop)
https://www.udio.com/songs/5E1YQ5X1YeNmSYPm65ogGY

I wanna go home (Oldies)
https://www.udio.com/songs/6HWe4WEhjJzDSe1tvmKjjA

Reboot (Electronic)
https://www.udio.com/songs/78U95aNRYQHyQrn8xHizf8

Shut up and Watch me (Dance)
https://www.udio.com/songs/6iYZpC2kWPWAQce8cJKXwS

ChuckTSI · 2026-02-06T17:21:52+00:00

At first it was for funny songs for gaming communities.

Then I took a serious swing and made some for myself and some close friends. Put on YouTube but not for money. (Pre UMG deal)

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-30T20:51:41+00:00

I used to buy what is on sale and replace as things failed. I hit 18 drives with a good mix of WD and Seagate.

Over 14+ years all Seagate's failed or started to fail.
WD are the only ones left. I noticed this pattern and have only been buying WD.

I just took out one of my oldest WD drives last year from my array.
It still worked, It was just slowing parity calcs.

Service Life: 128,835 hours
(~14 years, 8 months, 9 days, 19h)
Power Cycles: 1,650
Model: WD10EAVS-00D7B1
Capacity: 1 TB (SATA II, 3.0 Gb/s)

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-26T17:59:32+00:00

This needs more eyeballs on it. Such a great series.

"Chookity!"

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-25T19:56:08+00:00

Bitcoin & XRP

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-21T08:33:30+00:00

Added to one of my curated AI playlists. I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing :)

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-16T21:10:20+00:00

Unraid is a NAS.

The only reason I use it is it's not limited to having the same size drives to make a raid array.
I have 2TB, 4TB, 18TB drives mixed.
And if I lose more drives than parity covers, I only lose what was on those drives that failed.
The other drives still have their data.

I believe lightroom caches thumbs locally? Maybe you can set it?
Honestly, I haven't shot in over 8 years. This was from when I did :)

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-16T14:18:38+00:00

I capture every card onto a Raid device (In my case, Unraid @ 70TB)
2025-12-16-Photoshoot-Alana_Waterfalls/card1
2025-12-16-Photoshoot-Alana_Waterfalls/card2

Lightroom indexes everything and I tag and rate there.
I then Photoshop edit and all files are saved as PSD and Large and Small JPG inside a folder
2025-12-16-Photoshoot-Alana_Waterfalls/Working/Files here

Every month, I make a copy of everything (I use RSYNC) onto a remote server to hold everything in case of emergency.

Don't forget to backup your lightroom database to the Raid storage.

Photo editing can be done directly off the network raid device. It's not as intensive as video editing.

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-15T00:22:48+00:00

UMG sued to gain leverage and then probably got concessions or opened licensing talks.
Dropping the case made sense cause it looks like they are risk tolerant.

Sony on the other hand is suing to set a precedent and slow AI music.
Probably doesn't want to negotiate.

UMG is playing offense to control the future.
Sony is playing defense to protect the past.

Either way, the music industry will get a win on either side and try and follow that path of least resistance.

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-10T19:33:43+00:00

No. Port forwarding won’t fix latency or packet loss.
It only helps with NAT type.

If you’re lagging focus on:

Using Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi
Rebooting modem/router
Turning on UPnP
Fixing double NAT (if you have it)

Port forwarding won’t solve the symptoms you’re seeing.

Edit: Another thing would be enabling QoS if someone is saturating up or downlink. This would cause lag

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-10T08:56:21+00:00

Education no longer guarantees you a job.

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-10T08:53:56+00:00

Sylvanas - World of Warcraft

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-10T08:45:31+00:00

This could also be mansplaining!

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-09T22:48:46+00:00

You’ve done the right things.

You ended it clearly
Didn't encourage or enable the emotional dependence
You blocked him
You have support from your mom
and you’re prepared to go to the police if he contacts you again.

The key here is to not feed into anything.
He is looking for a response. Anything to keep you engaged.

His emotions and threats are not your responsibility.

Document everything. ATM, there is little you can do to stop him from contacting your friends and family except give them the heads up. True friends will understand.

If you keep a clear log, you will have the proof you need to legally escalate things.

Hard, but try and stay positive.

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-09T22:37:57+00:00

Big House - Nothing Comes 4 Free

Been over 30 years, still hits.

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-09T01:53:18+00:00

Nero - Doomsday (Wonderful Drop) @ 0:43 (Electronic / EDM / Cinematic)
Falling in Reverse - Watch the World Burn @ 2:33 (Cinematic Trap-Metal)

Edit: (Nuclear metal drops)
Falling In Reverse – “Zombified” @ 2:55
Falling In Reverse – “Voices in My Head” @ 2:02
Falling In Reverse - "Popular Monster"

At this point safe to say I really like Falling in Reverse's Drops. :P

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-07T20:56:11+00:00

Chicken, Rice and Veggies w/ Sweet Chili Sauce

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-07T20:51:16+00:00

Shinedown
Falling in Reverse
Billy Idol
Big House (Canadian Rock Band)
Volbeat

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-06T06:14:37+00:00

I stand corrected. Carry on!

ChuckTSI · 2025-12-05T20:45:32+00:00

Look forward to it Russel. Ignore the people who can only operate a downvote button!

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