> you should charge based on the value you provide to users Yes, but not infinitely, not for a static product. Otherwise I should also be willing to accept inf

> you should charge based on the value you provide to users Yes, but not infinitely, not for a static product. Otherwise I should also be willing to accept infinite punishment for whatever harm my product does as long as it exists. If I create a hammer, it could still be generating value in a hundred years, but it could also be used to break windows and kill people. So if I deserve continuous payment, shouldn't I also be liable for the damages? Why should I be infinitely rewarded just because my tool had the potential to add value when it also had the potential to do harm? > Having guaranteed support [...] would be worth it I agree with you there. But I think it should be optional. It sounds like that's what JetBrains is doing, albeit in a roundabout way.