I think an API facilitates abuse, because it can be more easily automated and so you could easily add a lot of load to your server. Someone will create a script

I think an API facilitates abuse, because it can be more easily automated and so you could easily add a lot of load to your server. Someone will create a script to pull all records one by one very quickly, maybe they will want to export a huge dataset daily which they did not do I the app. New workflows. Charging is also a way to encourage good habits. Some people overdo it though.