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Re:A fourteen-day free trial ain’t gonna cut it by kelnos on Monday May 06, 2024 @01:24PM (#40277041)
It's a little weird to suggest that just because someone wants to use the product of someone else's work only for a short time, that use "should" be free.
Re:A fourteen-day free trial ain’t gonna cut it by amflare on Monday May 06, 2024 @01:41PM (#40277244)
If you are offering free samples of your product, you shouldn't get mad at the people who don't need your product for more.
Re:A fourteen-day free trial ain’t gonna cut it by TylerE on Wednesday May 08, 2024 @03:05PM (#40301770)
But likewise, a hungry person isn't entitled to every sample on the tray - just one. They're samples.
Re:A fourteen-day free trial ain’t gonna cut it by ska on Monday May 06, 2024 @03:32PM (#40278604)
I think the context of “should” matters quite a bit here. For example the claim that everyone should have free access as if by right is quite different than the claim that as the producer of said software this is your best bet.
Re:A fourteen-day free trial ain’t gonna cut it by SR2Z on Monday May 06, 2024 @02:04PM (#40277575)
I mean, it's not strange to think that the ideal state for software is "used as widely as possible while maximizing profit."
Re:A fourteen-day free trial ain’t gonna cut it by thfuran on Monday May 06, 2024 @02:57PM (#40278210)
That's definitely a strange ideal, to put it politely. Human welfare should be maximized instead.
Re:A fourteen-day free trial ain’t gonna cut it by HeatrayEnjoyer on Monday May 06, 2024 @10:34PM (#40281752)
???

That is very strange.