As an early supporter and LTD buyer, I believe it's fundamentally unfair that we're still restricted to using the GPT-4.1 mini model while newer, more capable LLMs are rapidly emerging. The pace of AI development is exponential, and limiting LTD users to older models undermines the long-term value we were promised.
While BYOK is technically an option, it introduces complexity and cost that many users cannot reasonably absorb. Requiring additional upgrades just to access newer models feels like a bait-and-switch, especially when the original LTD offer implied ongoing access to core features.
What’s more concerning is that many of the latest AI features—those built on newer models—are completely inaccessible to LTD users. This creates a fragmented experience where LTD buyers are excluded from the most innovative parts of the platform, despite having paid upfront to support its growth.
I understand the need for sustainable business models, but platforms should honor the spirit of LTD: early adopters help fund development and should not be penalized with outdated capabilities. A fair compromise might be tiered access or rotating model availability, but locking LTD users into a static model and excluding them from new features is not aligned with the value proposition we signed up for.