[baggachipz]

You're right, I skipped a step/was unclear. Features will degrade over time for _non-subscribers_. They'll eventually wall it off so that you have to have a subscription. Then they'll start degrading the features for everyone (who has to be subscribed). Then they'll have a new tier and the process begins anew.

Start with a subsidized product and delight users -> step 1. Prioritize the business by charging extra -> step 2. Degrade what people get for their price and extract revenue at the expense of the users -> step 3.

Classic enshittification.

[bitpush]

> Features will degrade over time for _non-subscribers_.

I mean, duh? It isnt a gotcha. Do you expend resources in your life maintaining relationships / friendships with people that dont matter to you? Are you in touch with your high school best friend?

Poeple prioritize their limited resources, similarly companies prioritize their customers.

Your high school friend shouldnt say "baggazhipz has enshittified their relationship with me".