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by thfuran 1022 days ago
That there exists an alternative doesn't make the subscription better.
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gnicholas 1022 days ago
I would heartily disagree. When I go to buy some software, which I purchase via one-time purchase, I do not care one bit that they also offer a subscription. If the subscription is a ripoff, then those customers are effectively subsidizing my purchase. And if it's a great deal, then maybe I should consider subscribing instead of paying a lump sum. Either way, I'm not hurt by the additional payment option existing.
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gruez 1022 days ago
Are you equally upset about the fact that you can get a "subscription" to a car (ie. renting or leasing it) in addition to buying it outright?
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thfuran 1022 days ago
That's not really the same thing, but regardless, the fact that a car can be purchased wouldn't make an expensive lease more attractive.
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gruez 1021 days ago
>That's not really the same thing

How so?

>the fact that a car can be purchased wouldn't make an expensive lease more attractive.

Yet plenty of people lease their cars.

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