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by jffry 1672 days ago
Nobody is suggesting to make that the default uniformly across all AWS accounts.

It would be excellent for anybody intending to use the free tier for its stated purpose (getting to know the AWS platform) who would like to make the _choice_ to shut off their services if they are going to exceed the free tier quotas.

That way you are free to experiment, and if you blow up something while learning, you're not then leaning on the mercy of AWS support to refund you.
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nostrebored 1672 days ago
The free tier is not just for getting to know the AWS platform. I worked with customers hosting the entirety of their early applications on free tier services.

Playing around turns into production.

When your service goes down and you lose $XXXXXX revenue suddenly it's AWS's problem. AWS has taken the approach that keeps the lights on, assuming its customers understand their unit economics.

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jffry 1672 days ago
Right there at the top of https://aws.amazon.com/free/ is this:

  AWS Free Tier
  Gain free, hands-on experience with the AWS platform, products, and services
Just because you've worked with customers hosting in the free tier doesn't mean that all free tier users would or should choose to prioritize uptime over cost.
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