Perfectly reasonable take. "Taking off" is, I agree, a misguided expectation within this frame. Desktop Linux (year of) is a great analogy. Had it happened, L

Perfectly reasonable take. "Taking off" is, I agree, a misguided expectation within this frame. Desktop Linux (year of) is a great analogy. Had it happened, Linux would not have remained Linux as we know it. Differences would likely not to the liking of desktop Linux users irl. Otoh... had Linux desktop really "taken off" circa 2008... it would have had a major impact on personal computing. These are two, usually distinct desires. "Indie" generally goes with the niche, principled ethos.