Early adopters will almost always feel some kind of shafting when a company grows. Early adopters just aren't looking for the same things as the broader public. They can always try to have a less painful transition but I think the adopters need to start to learn how to meet companies half way.
The Master Switch, by Tim Wu, comes pretty close: http://www.amazon.com/The-Master-Switch-Information-Empires/...
While I understand where you're coming from, it does feel a little bit about being conflicted over the possibility of a company doing something bad in the future.