It's a huge factor regarding my own software choices. I think that subscription models for software are terrible for users and lead to worse software, so I avoid them entirely. Note that I don't include paying for ongoing services in that group. SaaS itself doesn't automatically count as "ongoing services" to me, as it is more typically a way to enforce software rentals, which I don't do.
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It's a huge factor regarding my own software choices. I think that subscription models for software are terrible for users and lead to worse software, so I avoid them entirely. Note that I don't include paying for ongoing services in that group. SaaS itself doesn't automatically count as "ongoing services" to me, as it is more typically a way to enforce software rentals, which I don't do.
Thanks John, really interesting take - I feel like I gone with the gradual shift over time, and may not have voted with my wallet as strongly.