[oarsinsync]

If your product is only profitable because you created artificial friction, your business is unlikely to exist a decade from now unless you are thinking about diversifying already.

Allowing me to host my data myself should not reduce your profits as long as your product is still the best.

If you’re focused on (relative) short term profits to get paid and retire on a beach, and you succeed, good for you. I’m totally jealous and wish I was you.

Unfortunately, I’m also not your target customer.