This latest shutdown inspired me to write a blog post[1] in response. It's a shame that developers feel compelled to adopt a scorched earth policy when they no

This latest shutdown inspired me to write a blog post[1] in response. It's a shame that developers feel compelled to adopt a scorched earth policy when they no longer wish to support their products. So-called "indie" apps are often marketed as the beautiful, wholesome alternative to grimy corporate or open-source software, but how could I possibly rely on an indie app for essential tasks like note-taking if it's just going to disappear out from under me in a few years? The idea that software has a lifespan controlled by the developer is, in my opinion, toxic to the market. Brent: if you read this, I really hope you decide to go through with open-sourcing the app, like you mentioned on Twitter. Regardless of the age of the codebase, it would be an incredible thing to dig through (and maybe even maintain). [1]: http://beta-blog.archagon.net/2016/08/21/tool-reliance/ http://beta-blog.archagon.net/2016/08/21/tool-reliance/