On the flipside, there's also the point that while it's cool that Operational Transform allows for a decentralized service without a central server, it also mak

On the flipside, there's also the point that while it's cool that Operational Transform allows for a decentralized service without a central server, it also makes the requirements to use and extend the algorithm (e.g. with new editing commands for new types of media) needlessly complex if you're going to be running it with a central server anyway. I can see why it might not be seen as a solid business strategy at Google to launch a service with an increased development and maintenance burden just so others can EEE it. This also reminds me of the present day where blockchains are popping up in tons of places where a central server would solve the task just fine. Edit: Could any of the people downvoting me please state their position? I didn't think my comment was disrespectful or off topic, so I'm wondering what their problem with it is?