> There is nothing wrong with an organization following an open-core princip[le]. In itself, maybe, but MS is crippling the ability to use the open core. Plus,

> There is nothing wrong with an organization following an open-core princip[le]. In itself, maybe, but MS is crippling the ability to use the open core. Plus, there _is_ something wrong with using the state to prevent people from copying information amongst themselves. > Microsoft still has to pay for the developers who contribute to VS Code and other bills associated with VS Code and running the extension store. If that's the justification, then it's BS. Microsoft has enough money to pay for this stuff many time over. Plus, the indirect financial benefit of people working in an MS app or environment is high enough.