I didn't, as far as I'm aware. They are indeed beholden to their shareholders and I said nothing of value. Investors desire shares of profitable companies with

I didn't, as far as I'm aware. They are indeed beholden to their shareholders and I said nothing of value. Investors desire shares of profitable companies with consistent growth. As an AWS customer, you are the consistent growth. First as a new customer, a statistic paraded to investors. Later through price increases bringing real revenue. Brushing off lock-in is a short term luxury.