[honestcoyote]

No one is outraged because Adobe makes money. That's quite a ridiculous assertion.

What some people want is pay once and be done with it. Ownership vs. Rental. When a consumer can afford to own but is forced into rental, then there's going to be resentment. If Adobe had offered a choice, then the number of complaints would be minuscule.

My work is a perfect example. I paid for InDesign years ago. Since I only use it for very occasional jobs, and semi-occasional hobby stuff, I don't need the constant upgrade cycle. Because I bought it, I don't have the sinking feeling of my wallet being opened every time I decide to start a new personal project.