[TeMPOraL]

> Nice reasoning but the truth is probably simply that subscriptions generate way more money.

It seems that they do, but even if they didn't, I think it's enough that they derisk things for the vendor - subscriptions give you a steady stream of money, one that changes continuously and can be scaled up gradually. Nice and predictable. In contract, one-time purchase model means the vendor has to first spend a lot of money developing the product, and then hope it'll be popular enough to at least cover those costs.

I understand the appeal for the vendor, but as a user, I hate it with passion.