Jay 🆘Jan 26, 2023

Software used to cost real money, because writing and maintaining it takes real work.

When I was getting on the internet, you could buy Netscape Navigator — a *web browser* — in a *box* at a *brick and mortar store* for FIFTY DOLLARS.

So unless you would honestly pay a one-time purchase of $50 for that app whose subscription model you hate, be happy! You are getting a bargain.

Show threadSrinivasJan 26, 2023
@jsit I think most people are ok with paying for a subscription model but for a lot of companies like Adobe, it’s just greed. Using sketchy tactics to force people into subscribing and making it difficult to unsubscribe is what bothers people about the subscription model
Show threadMauriceJan 26, 2023
@siyer @jsit the problem is, more and more apps are switching to subscriptions. Some time ago I was looking into my subscriptions and was at approximately 150-200 Euros a month. As a developer I earn my money by using those tools, so that's okay, but it's getting a lot. I imagine that some people who want to start in a certain field and don't earn much money yet, might have a problem with that.
Show threadMaurice
@siyer @jsit I like what setapp is doing for their alternative Mac app store. You pay a subscription for the store and can use every app in there.
Jan 26, 2023 at 6:26pmWeb