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Thanks. Subscriptions always seemed to me like they were for the business' benefit, not for mine. I'm sure it does make the growth models look really good; you'

Thanks. Subscriptions always seemed to me like they were for the business' benefit, not for mine. I'm sure it does make the growth models look really good; you've got this nice, regular stream of money coming in. However, it does nothing for the customer. I refuse to subscribe to anything, as a rule. Deliver some value, and I'll pay for it when I need it. YMMV.

hinkley 4y ago
I believe it makes business loans easier to get. Have you never spent money at a company precisely because you hope it’ll stick around? Companies you only really need every three years have a hard time sticking around, and you may find that when you need them most they’re having a going out of business sale. Patronage. Patronage is more than a purely transactional relationship with a company.
- AlbertCory 4y ago
  OK, can't argue with that. What's a company you subscribe to, purely to help them survive? Clearly Microsoft and Adobe don't need your help.