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This is why you should not install any of the vibe coded apps that get advertised in here regularly. You're just creating a liability for yourself.

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[–] SuspiciousCarrot78@aussie.zone 2 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago)

That assumes prices actually come down.

On purely dollar costs, $5K for a coding / AI only PC doesn't amortise vs subscription or API access. Not for occasional shenanigans anyways.

I've done the calcs, because I wanted to justify the indulgence and the numbers dont stack up. Yet.

Of course, I based that on current rates. If basic subs go to $50/month, exclude coding agents, and API skyrockets...well fuck, I'll go back to modding and retro gaming. I still remember how to code in ARexx, BlitzBasic etc and I keep threatening to make an Amiga or C64 stuff...there are other rabbit holes :)

PS: Lemmy spying on me; YouTube just recommended this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox1mW2N9Z_Y