SuperRoachOct 2, 2025
David Amador
Affinity disabled their software from being purchased and are teasing "creative freedom is coming". The wording makes it seems like something better is coming, but they were purchased by Canva last year and I don't think the lifetime purchases are coming back https://affinity.serif.com/
Creative Freedom Is Coming - Affinity

Creative Freedom Is Coming. October 30

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Show threadTacitus 🇮🇪  Oct 2, 2025

@djlink

> You are creatively free to rent our software.

Show threadThe Seven Voyages Of SteveOct 2, 2025
@djlink oh ffs
Show threadAnders DahnielsonOct 2, 2025
@djlink I guess the Affinity V2 suite will become my CS6.
Show threadtoerrorOct 2, 2025
@djlink Of course they did... ffs.. There needs to be a "No sell out" commercial licence that prevents future owners from pulling this kind of crap..
Show threadHauke ThießenOct 2, 2025
@djlink I guess the only open question is whether this announcement will feature rent-only licenses, AI features, or both. (
Show threadHauke ThießenOct 2, 2025
@djlink
Coincidentally, the Affinity forums will be shut down next week, because we all know Discord is a great alternative to forums without any downsides:
https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/235712-important-update-affinity-forum-transition/
This is also a great example of corporate doublespeak, because it's called a transition instead of an end.
Important Update: Affinity Forum Transition

We want to share an important update about the Affinity Forums. (this is a copy of the original (locked) announcement here, but this thread is open, for you comments and replies) Hi, On October 6 2025, we’ll be transitioning the forums to read-only mode. This forum will remain available as a sear...

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Show threadRobee? Na! 🌈Oct 2, 2025
@djlink “This must be some new definition of the word freedom I was previously unaware of” said Arthur