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Do I dare say it 🥺 (lemmy.zip)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/linux@programming.dev
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[–] 7 points 11 months ago (10 children)

I don’t think that’s “taking advantage of vulnerable people”

The options still exist for people to learn and theming is incredibly inconsequential.

They’re monetising to support development in a minimally impactful way, that is completely optional, and I think that’s a good thing.

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago* (9 children)

    They should advertise that everything is free and can be installed after installation if you choose not say $80 gets you a Windows like desktop and software replacements that will save you thousands (Blender/Xournal++/OfficeSuite)

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago (8 children)

    The value proposition is ease of use and integration of these theming utilities.

    I honestly think this monetisation strategy of theirs is a non-issue.

    People who want a streamlined experience have the option of paying for that, people who want the option of doing it all themselves have that opportunity too.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (7 children)

    My problem is them not communicating that.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (6 children)

    Not communicating that there are alternatives to their services?

    I don’t really think it’s their responsibility to spoon feed alternatives to their customers; they’re not being anticompetitive, they’re not being deceptive, they’re not blocking alternatives.

    I think your requirements here are unfair and kind of irrational

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago (5 children)

    That the stuff included is free and installable on it’s own.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (4 children)

    So what’s your issue then? Zorin has a free version that people can opt for if they want

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago (3 children)

    That they aren’t communicating it.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (2 children)

    Why do you believe they need to?

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    Because I believe not doing so is exploiting people that don’t know better.

    If it wasn’t then there wouldn’t be a problem with being upfront about it.

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  • [–] 0 points 11 months ago

    Okay, I guess I simply disagree that it’s their responsibility to tell other people there are alternatives to their service and I don’t think any other software vendor is beholden to such a requirement either.

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