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The problem comes is that the older versions that we've fixed have the fixes integrated in later versions. We really don't want to have to maintain the version

The problem comes is that the older versions that we've fixed have the fixes integrated in later versions. We really don't want to have to maintain the versions that we've fixed as that kills the entire value proposition of using it in the first place. It's nothing like the 56' Chevy / Volt analogy. The technology is the same - they just can't be bothered with supporting one vendor's product any more.

sanswork 14y ago
Why do those fixes matter? Again if you're in a closed environment then you can surely control the versions of a JS library. So fix it until it works in your space then move on. Them dropping support for your outdated choice of platform isn't a problem. Your desire to use cutting edge software with your outdated platform is the problem. Picking a platform and sticking with it is a nobel and occasionally needed position to have. Expecting everyone else to hold themselves back because you chose to do so is impossibly greedy however.