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Re:Cal.com is going closed source by philipov on Wednesday April 15, 2026 @06:45PM (#47786316)
Sunk cost is sufficient friction for most people even without network dependence.
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Re:Cal.com is going closed source by shimman on Wednesday April 15, 2026 @10:12PM (#47787847)
For a meeting scheduler site? I feel like you're overestimating the capabilities of something that is akin to college graduate project.

This company does not seem healthy at all:

https://getlatka.com/companies/calcom

I agree with the other poster that mention this is likely a publicity stunt but all it's really showing is that VC is still incredibly stupid with their money. All the more reason to seize it from them then properly fund useful software and not subsidize vanity projects for stanford grads.

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Re:Cal.com is going closed source by cootsnuck on Wednesday April 15, 2026 @11:36PM (#47788392)
About the friction, not the capabilities...I haven't switched off my biz calendar/appointment provider I'm paying for even though I've kinda outgrown it.

I wouldn't under estimate switching friction.

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Re:Cal.com is going closed source by hrimfaxi on Thursday April 16, 2026 @12:29AM (#47788663)
How much does your friction avoidance cost, if you don't mind my asking?
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