[CoolGuySteve]

Why is this an extra step instead of something AWS always does?

As both services and permissions multiply, the user experience of AWS is getting worse and worse. How would you even know to setup CloudWatch if it’s your first time using the service?

[txcwpalpha]

By default, AWS already automatically notifies you when you exceed 85% of your free tier usage. The author did not get these alerts because he ignored the multiple warnings that he was using services not included in the free tier. Because he wasn’t using the free tier, he didn’t get alerts for the free tier.

And even when not using free tier, one of the first things AWS tells you to do when creating an account is set up billing alerts.

I’ll be the first person to line up and say that the AWS console and UI is atrocious, especially for hobby devs. But this wasn’t that. The author completely ignored the multiple warnings, got himself into a pickle, got it resolved, and is still complaining about it.

[digitalsushi]

Why is it an extra step to request a wake up call when you get a hotel room? Just call every room at 6am.

Why is it an extra step to set a timer when you turn the oven on? Just set it to 60 minutes.

Why doesn't every toothbrush beep when you didn't brush long enough?

Why aren't the police keeping track of my children when they go outside?

[robohoe]

Because personal responsibility and due diligence is hard! /s