While true, I don't attribute any of that to malice. If the founders' backs are against the wall, there may no longer be the resources left to plan for a grace

While true, I don't attribute any of that to malice. If the founders' backs are against the wall, there may no longer be the resources left to plan for a graceful migration. I applaud Dustin's consideration of the "What If," but this would have been a much stronger announcement with a concrete plan, e.g.: - what tools will be provided to backup a user's data (e.g. Google Takeout), - how do you guarantee access in perpetuity in a scenario where you and/or the company are no longer around I presume most people have good intentions in this area. The difference between a noteworthy step forward and the status quo is having a concrete plan in case Bad Things happen.