[ramesh31]

Part of me believes this was just a bad faith bargaining tactic. The execs knew this would never fly as-is and would generate a huge outrage, so that they can then say "We heard you" and look charitable in walking back to the actual fees they planned to introduce. It's either that, or sheer stupidity and incompetence.

[raxxorraxor]

People often accept a worse "compromise" in that situation. But I don't think this style will work if you need to acquire new customers that will use their engine.