[hnriot]

But if you stopped supporting those ie8 users would it detract from your bottom line? By breaking old browsers you push those people to upgrade.

[rip747]

ahhhh the oldest argument on the internet "If you stop supporting their browser, they'll upgrade". no, they won't, they'll just stop using your service and go else where. And yes, this would hurt your bottom line.

[coldtea]

Citation needed.

I, for one, have switched tools (including browsers) several times to be compatible with stuff and services I care about.