> But the overall 'subscription everything' model is not really justified by costs
Probably shouldn't subscribe then ...
Probably shouldn't subscribe then ...
If I subscribe to a magazine or a streaming service, I continually get new content. Apps that aren't doing that are basically price gouging customers.
If it’s not a price you’re willing to pay, that’s fine. But if someone else gets value out of it and thinks it’s a fair trade, that’s between them and the app creator.
Since we're apparently now doing Freshman Civics:
There are many sorts of transactions that someone would get value from and think are a fair trade, but are prohibited for one reason or another.
Even for those somewhat-antisocial transactions that aren't prohibited, there's no rule that says that you can't complain about how those transactions could be more pro-social.
Yeah, and there's also no rule that says that other people can't tell you to shut up.
Seems like a risk to the author. Keeping existing customers is typically easier than getting new ones.