app/__init__.py

@@ -15,10 +15,11 @@ from .forms import *
 app = Flask(__name__)
 app.config.from_object(config[os.getenv('FLASK_CONFIG') or 'default'])
 
+# applies to all routes, so choose limits wisely!
 limiter = Limiter(
     app,
     key_func=get_remote_address,
-    default_limits=["200 per day", "50 per hour"]
+#    default_limits=["500 per second"]
 )