Maybe the conclusion here is that Vercel should increase the threshold of its free tier for the new image optimization service, if people with the same websites

Maybe the conclusion here is that Vercel should increase the threshold of its free tier for the new image optimization service, if people with the same websites (and presumably usage profiles) are now exceeding that threshold. But the accusatory tone in the linked tweet (“disingenuous”) sounds, ironically, disingenuous. You’re ascribing a hostile motive to Vercel, but all the evidence suggests they are acting in good faith. If they were so desperate to funnel you into their paid tier of image optimization, why would they explicitly document how to use their software with competing services?