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Angry devs vow to flee GitHub Copilot as metered billing takes hold
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this post was submitted on 02 Jun 2026
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The slop is now prohibitively expensive. Good.
Every single person who mentions using AI for anything- any reason at all- all I can do is imagine what face they would make if I spat in it.
Actually it can be a very useful tool, if you know what you're doing. Expensive in real terms, so only for tasks which are worth it. So perhaps not for making annoying cat videos.
rumbles throat
Said like someone who doesn’t understand that AI is a tool that can greatly improve your work life and productivity.
If I was you I’d do some research into it, especially around GitHub copilot, and get learning - or you’re going to be left behind. If you’re a dev then you are signing your careers death warrant by having that attitude.
I wouldn't even like what I do if I had to use this shit.
Stanley Parable button pusher life for real.
If it is a sooo big productivity improvement just pay for it. Or maybe you mean it was a worthwhile productivity improvement when it was almost free?
People will, and are. Business licenses still get included usage amounts btw.