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Are we in a "belt-tightening" cycle? Noticing that Docker and now Gitlab are reducing their super generous free tiers...

• ffpip 6y ago
  They can only give away so much for free
• marcosdumay 6y ago
  There is a global recession out there, of the kind that only happens once every 3 or 4 decades. Even if those companies aren't losing revenue (they probably are), there is less investment money too, so they are still impacted.
  • swyx 6y ago
    it isnt evenly distributed. usage of cloud services is UP if aws results are any indication. gitlab should experience a similar lift.
    • marcosdumay 6y ago
      Investment money drying up is very well distributed. Even if none of those companies are looking for money right now, when it gets tight it's a good practice to reduce your spending so you need less of it. Those things the OP is talking about are all investment, so it's natural that they get cut.
• aaanotherhnfolk 6y ago
  Gitlab might also be looking for where they can grow during the pandemic. 1.5% of 6m existing free tier users is 90k accounts who now need to reduce usage, pay Gitlab, or move to another platform. Only one of these options is fast! I don't think this is the only reason they are doing this, but it does sweeten the pot.