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I was banned from Claude for scaffolding a Claude.md file?
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A user was banned from Claude after creating a CLAUDE.md file, resulting in an API error indicating that their organization has been disabled. Prior to the ban, the user was a paying subscriber utilizing Claude Code for personal projects.
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- Praise: Claude represents a significant breakthrough in AI capabilities, and there's potential for Anthropic to enhance customer support to match this innovation, creating a delightful user experience.
- Praise: Using Claude in a personal project has proven effective for software writing, showcasing its utility even for non-developers, which highlights its accessibility.
- Concern: The lack of clear support from Anthropic raises concerns about user experience, especially given the high expectations for cutting-edge AI organizations to provide effective customer service.
- Concern: Users report instability and unresponsiveness in Claude's chat functionality, which undermines its reliability for ongoing projects and could hinder adoption.
- Concern: The vague nature of the author's situation raises skepticism about the transparency of the ban process, suggesting potential issues with user trust and communication from Anthropic.
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