Technology has not been "appropriated". You still have the option to use free software, or only use software that charges an initial fee. The people building th

Technology has not been "appropriated". You still have the option to use free software, or only use software that charges an initial fee. The people building the software you use (not "appropriating") are also free to offer their software on whatever terms they deem appropriate. Economically, if you're receiving ongoing value from software, it is not illogical that you'd pay ongoing cost for that software. We don't do this with most physical goods because it's logistically difficult to accomplish. But that doesn't mean it's an inherent evil. I really don't see the problem here.