Codex Rate Limits Discussion Thread

You first gave generous limits, then doubled them for 2 months (Feb 2 → Apr 2). People built workflows and projects around that capacity. Now you’re not just reverting — you’re cutting usage ~8x from what users were actively using. This is not normalization. It’s a regression. Impact: * breaks trust in platform stability * discourages building on Codex * signals that capabilities can be arbitrarily taken away There is also no proper mid-tier ($50 / $100). The choice is: use far less or leave. Many will leave. This is not just about limits — it’s about trust. Current pattern looks like: give a lot → create dependency → sharply restrict That damages reputation and pushes users to alternatives. If Codex is meant to be a serious dev platform: * limits must be predictable * pricing must match real usage tiers * changes must be gradual Right now, this change does the opposite.