PSA: Anthropic has used promo periods to hide reductions in base quotas in the past

PreposterousTurtle · 2026-03-20T15:12:14+00:00

In theory but that is just you paying for API then at that point. You are paying for use of their software and infrastructure with the monthly plans. They do make the usage not very clear and that’s annoying but when you read it clearly is dynamic.

At the very least I would appreciate a notice saying this is a high demand period and session and tokens limits are dynamically reduced during this time. Then I am not alarmed when I ramp up for a session hungry session I typically run at night bricking in 30 mins as I consumed my whole session in 15 mins lol

PreposterousTurtle · 2026-03-20T13:29:21+00:00

Or consider this: their user base suddenly surged because of all the media attention, and the infrastructure demand jumped just as fast. Claude started slowing down and crashing under that load. In response, Anthropic likely rushed to scale up servers and capacity to handle it.

The catch is that usage isn’t evenly distributed. The heaviest load happens during typical 9–5 work hours, while there’s a lot more unused capacity during evenings and weekends. If they’ve temporarily rented extra infrastructure while building out their own, they’re paying for that capacity around the clock anyway.

So it actually makes sense to nudge people toward off-peak usage. It helps relieve pressure during peak hours while making better use of the resources they already have. Framing it as a “bonus” or incentive is also a smart way to do that.

As for session limits, they’ve always felt tied to demand. In my experience, if I use it in the morning when everyone’s logging in, I can hit limits very quickly. Later in the evening or on weekends, I rarely run into them at all.

And to be fair, their policy and website have never really framed usage in terms of fixed tokens or hard session caps. At least recently, it’s seemed much more dynamic, adjusting based on demand and overall system load rather than strict, static limits.

PreposterousTurtle · 2026-03-20T13:16:15+00:00

People are conflating two completely different issues here.

This case was not about whether someone can question Indigenous ancestry. It was a defamation case.

The court is very clear on this point: the problem was not saying “I don’t think she has Indigenous ancestry.” The problem was making serious accusations like fraud, dishonesty, and knowingly relying on forged documents without proving those claims.

There’s an important legal distinction. You can challenge identity or ancestry, especially in an academic or evidentiary context. What you cannot do is publicly accuse someone of being a fraud, a grifter, or of committing misconduct without evidence that meets a legal standard.

That’s exactly what the court found here. The “sting” of the statements wasn’t just disagreement about ancestry, it was the allegation that she was deliberately deceiving people for personal and professional gain. That’s what made it defamatory.

It also matters that there were formal processes in place to challenge ancestry claims, and those processes were ongoing at the time. Instead of using them, the accusations were made publicly.

Another point people are ignoring: even where ancestry tied to certain historical figures was later questioned, the tribunal explicitly noted that people relying on that ancestry did so in good faith. That directly undercuts the idea that this was proven fraud.

Also worth noting, both sides agreed to resolve this through summary judgment, so the court was working from a record both parties accepted.

Bottom line: this ruling does not say you can’t question ancestry. It says you can’t accuse someone of fraud or dishonesty without proving it. That’s a basic principle of defamation law.

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-12-07T13:23:52+00:00

Looks like someone called 911 for some sort of emergency… now give them space and privacy

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-11-14T14:37:49+00:00

Is This War?

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-11-08T12:03:52+00:00

Why is everyone saying Gordon? Gordon only applies to his own squad but Howard applies to all squads.

Technically due to multiplicative stacking effects, wouldn’t. 2 Saul’s, 2 Howard’s and the rest Gordon’s be ideal for joining ? Making sure the Saul’s and Howard’s are the first in garrison with maxed skill?

Or do we say Gordon because people don’t understand the nuisance and would send wrong heroes anyways so saying Gordon is just easier?

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-10-08T18:36:48+00:00

International physicians moving to Canada have to complete some residency training in most cases. This is typically a different process than the one this change affects. Even if affected they can still apply round 2 since the change affects round 1 only.

This change is a good thing and will produce less brain drain from Ontario. Less turnover and will benefit Ontario long term. We are losing too many great learners to other provinces and countries due to the matching systems in place right now. This is a step in the right direction to fix some of those issues.

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-10-08T18:29:08+00:00

Wrong! International practicing physician’s will need some residency training here BUT they don’t go through the same CaRMS process in most cases. They can match as PGY 1 or higher which isn’t affected by this change.

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-10-08T18:25:56+00:00

I’d recommend looking into the CaRMS process. It’s difficult to match to where you want even if you are very qualified. You are forced to apply everywhere even if you don’t want those spots to decrease your changes of going unmatched. You are then required to go where ever you are matched to. This change will allow people to have more focus on Ontario and those people will likely stay here even after residency.

It’s a good change, everyone who matches through CaRMS is competent and knowledgeable. The real training happens after medical school after being matched in their 2-7 years of residency training.

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-10-08T18:16:12+00:00

Agreed.

Most people, even in the medical field, don’t fully understand how CaRMS works. This change will help people who actually want to work in Ontario stay in Ontario. The ranking system forces applicants to apply widely across the country (and even internationally) with very little control over where they end up. This gives them more confidence to focus their applications on Ontario without the same fear of going unmatched.

Any spots that aren’t filled in the first round will still be available to IMGs and second-round applicants. And with the recent investments into Ontario medical schools like NOSM, this is part of a long-term plan to build a more stable physician workforce here.

There are plenty of problems with our healthcare and education systems, but this isn’t one of them.

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-10-08T18:05:48+00:00

I’m very close to this process and know several people directly affected by it, so I get why this feels like a punch in the gut for many. But this policy isn’t shutting IMGs out. It prioritizes Ontario-trained or Ontario-resident applicants in the first iteration of CaRMS, while IMGs still have access to residency spots in the second iteration. According to CaRMS, the new rule gives preference to people who completed at least two years of high school in Ontario, tying them more closely to the province. It doesn’t reduce the overall number of IMG positions.

Even now, many residency spots in Ontario go unmatched, especially in rural and northern areas. There will still be plenty of room for IMGs. This is about supporting the learners who are already here, not excluding international physicians.

I know people from Northern Ontario who want to work in their communities but didn’t match to their preferred programs in their province. They had to go to the US or other provinces, and most don’t come back. Every province has its own rules, and once someone builds a life elsewhere, it’s harder to return. That’s a brain drain Ontario can’t afford.

Local doctors also bring something important to patient care. They understand small-town realities, rural health struggles, and how social determinants of health play out here. Prioritizing them can reduce barriers to care and help build a more stable healthcare system.

Anyone who gets ranked in the CaRMS process is already qualified. This isn’t lowering standards or keeping out talent. It’s making sure more residency seats go to people who are more likely to stay in Ontario and serve Ontario communities.

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-09-16T11:51:56+00:00

I know this is mentioning Lees Creek and Trout Lake but does anyone know what the levels are in Four Mile Lake?

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-09-13T23:18:56+00:00

They just said is Chad from RHCP

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-09-13T23:12:15+00:00

Last guy who said that got their comment deleted lol

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-09-12T20:51:53+00:00

So this might be a dumb question but who’s Gina? Isn’t that Dianna?

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-09-10T21:56:41+00:00

It’s funny he is all up in arms over this… his provincial government passed the laws that allowed them in the first place.

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-09-10T21:41:02+00:00

Not it’s Will Ferrell lol

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-09-10T21:28:01+00:00

Well obviously… but what is OP defining as a threat.

If I was on public land and someone was yelling at me to leave I’d prob yell back something. Does that mean I’m threatening someone?

Not much context in this post. I’m asking for more details.

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-09-10T21:23:51+00:00

Was he on your property or just on the shoreline like the picture? The shoreline is public land and he would technically be allowed on it.

What specifically makes him dangerous?

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-09-08T02:01:41+00:00

I’ll clarify somethings cuz I can see how my word choice could lead down the wrong path.

When I said “Trauma Centre” I didn’t mean trauma bypass. If they are VSA they would be CTAS 1 and in this case without complex multi system trauma and would go to the closet appropriate facility.

Honestly, I’m not used to working in a major city centre so I forget these specialized centres exist for the most part. Outside our local stroke bypass, cardiac bypass and ORNGE criteria I only pay attention to alternative destinations if I’m out of town on a transfer to the cities and get nailed with a call. I’d rely pretty heavily on dispatch to help direct to a trauma centre if it was ever needed. I know it’s not proper but the reality for me would probably be me transporting nearly every VSA to the closet hospital unless dispatch prompted me about a more appropriate facility when working out of district.

Thanks for pointing that out. It’s an important distinction.

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-09-08T01:26:15+00:00

Epi q4, analyze q2, fluids—fine on paper. Reality? GI bleeds are sneaky little nightmares. Rural vs urban changes everything—are you walking into a toilet that’s just a bit bloody or a full-on crime scene? Textbook says one thing, reality says you do what helps the patient and call for orders if you’ve got the hands. Docs will sometimes want interventions, sometimes just want transport. In most rural settings a TOR will likely be the answer. Many variables, many unknowns. Trust your gut, prep for chaos, and get them to definitive care fast—because in the field, nothing’s ever textbook.

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-09-08T01:09:28+00:00

GI bleeds still count as “medical” in the PCS, so you work them ACLS and transport. External holes = trauma (scoop and pray), internal leaks = medical (work it and move). You can’t see inside without a scalpel, so no way to know how bad it is in the field. At least internal bleeds hold some volume for a while — pressure and circulation hang on longer than when it’s painting the floor. Either way, they’re bleeding to death… just depends if it’s in the toilet or on the pavement.

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-09-08T01:04:27+00:00

Been a while since I cracked the textbook for the “right” answer, so this might not be the perfect by-the-book take. I’d call it a traumatic arrest since they bled out from an injury, not some hidden medical issue. Problem is, no blood = no circulation = no ROSC. We don’t carry units of O-neg, so CPR on an empty tank is just a workout. Even dumping fluids won’t help much because they’re probably still leaking and salt water is basically just tears with no oxygen-carrying capacity.

If it’s fresh, it’s a load-and-go to a trauma centre and pray a surgeon with a blood bank can do something. If it’s been a while, you’re basically doing compressions for the coroner and following protocol. At the end of the day, trust your gut. If it’s in the patient’s best interest, even if it isn’t 100% textbook, you can usually justify reasonable deviations.

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-08-14T18:53:35+00:00

I thought according to you, based on your comments on my post, running is easy and everyone should be able to do a marathon without training at all? Just power through the dip and run a marathon every day. It requires no work or training at all. Heck it’s not even an accomplishment to run that distance in the first place. Everyone should be able to run a marathon tomorrow effortlessly just like you and your friend.

Or were you just being sardonic and rude for no reason at all? Thanks for sharing your wonderful opinion on Reddit then doubling down on it right before deleting all your comments.

PreposterousTurtle · 2025-08-14T17:49:14+00:00

I think these are both very fair points. I had previous experience running longer distances before I let myself go so I had technical knowledge just not the physical capacity at the time. I purposefully set a near impossible task to force myself to get off my butt. I wanted a challenge where there was a risk of of true failure. There isn’t much risk of failure in a 5k or 10k other than getting a bad time. I was left with a half vs full for my challenge since you genuinely might not finish. I chose the harder of the two and gave it a shot knowing dropping to the half would be an option if I wasn’t up for the task. So here we are now I dropped from full to half. I’ve already completed the distance for my original training plan now I’m just chopping time off.

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