There are many people who need versions and don't run the tip of master. Even for projects that always try to keep the tip of master as a stable build. I think

There are many people who need versions and don't run the tip of master. Even for projects that always try to keep the tip of master as a stable build. I think of OpenStack here. Multiple times per year they produce releases because many people need them. Yet, the CI/CD system keeps it in such shape you can always run the tip of master and some people do that. Both options need to be available. To not have release versions means you're not willing to support a certain class of users. It says something about your intent.