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I never paid Heroku a dime and, after everything has shaken out, I don’t know why I would start now.

Well, that's the problem, isn't it?

They provided a valuable service to lots of people on their own dime, and saw no reward for it. Now they've been bought by a large player who, presumably, wants their infra and expertise.

and saw no reward for it

That doesn't necessarily follow. Good will towards developers goes a long way. It helps build reputations and encourages referrals.

"We'll pay you in exposure"

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