I don't question that running a service should cost money. I question why hardware I buy and host should be apparently unable to do its job without relying on a

I don't question that running a service should cost money. I question why hardware I buy and host should be apparently unable to do its job without relying on an external service whose survival is not assured. It's another instance of building an appliance for consumers that could have been a full-fledged tool we relate to as human beings.