> You basically stated one argument split into two bullet points, and then listed 'etc etc etc'. Well, no, actually. It's really a two separate not connected c

> You basically stated one argument split into two bullet points, and then listed 'etc etc etc'. Well, no, actually. It's really a two separate not connected cases. I've already provided an example for the second bullet and here's an example for the first one: sw/service that integrates with a number of third party external network interfaces. The cost comes from ever-changing external endpoints. > I've seen entire companies built around the idea that someone has a hard-to-get CSV file... Sure, almost anyone encountered such companies. That's just another side of a coin. Not a reason for me to dismiss subscription model for some sw as a "principle". On what I certainly do agree with you is a notion that companies should state very clearly why I should pay them a subscription instead of a single payment. "We just want more money" is indeed close to a kind of an insult. > I have no desire to make a product. That's an issue ;) So you don't give yourself an opportunity to review your decision and your principle just comes unchallenged.