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Do I dare say it 🥺 (lemmy.zip)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/linux@programming.dev
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[–] 4 points 1 year ago (5 children)

They charge extra for theming that people could get themselves for free. I don’t like that it’s taking advantage of vulnerable people.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    I don’t think that’s “taking advantage of vulnerable people”

    The options still exist for people to learn and theming is incredibly inconsequential.

    They’re monetising to support development in a minimally impactful way, that is completely optional, and I think that’s a good thing.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago* (3 children)

    They should advertise that everything is free and can be installed after installation if you choose not say $80 gets you a Windows like desktop and software replacements that will save you thousands (Blender/Xournal++/OfficeSuite)

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    The value proposition is ease of use and integration of these theming utilities.

    I honestly think this monetisation strategy of theirs is a non-issue.

    People who want a streamlined experience have the option of paying for that, people who want the option of doing it all themselves have that opportunity too.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    My problem is them not communicating that.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    Not communicating that there are alternatives to their services?

    I don’t really think it’s their responsibility to spoon feed alternatives to their customers; they’re not being anticompetitive, they’re not being deceptive, they’re not blocking alternatives.

    I think your requirements here are unfair and kind of irrational

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