[madeofpalk]

> It's a subscription because the value you get depends on how long you use it

Isn’t that true of all things you purchase?

[evrydayhustling]

Most non-consumables can be rented (and frequently are) just for this reason. We buy things when our use expends or transforms the product (e.g. a house) so that we don't have to coordinate with the owner.

It's nice to be able to buy outright (or download free!) things that we want to maintain, but most software doesn't fit that for most people.

[falcor84]

Well, I suppose not for consumables like food or fuel.

[madeofpalk]

Okay so I'm glad we've agreed that single-use food items shouldn't be a subscription...