Post #2749714

2026-01-30 18:49 UTC

Most software with a subscription has some kind of backend resource that is being consumed, even if that's not obvious to the user. The software companies are getting rich too of course, so yeah it should cost less.

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@HiddenLayer555@lemmy.ml 2026-01-30 19:18

Some services, like social media, require backend resources and there's no way around it. Others, dare I say most, are backend by the company's choice and usually to the detriment of the user. Some require backend resources *purely* for DRM and so that they can pull the plug on it whenever they please and screw over everyone who paid for it. Like most single player games these days. Or as a means of holding your in game items hostage to get more money out of you (Pokemon Home comes to mind).

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@Fiery@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2026-01-31 07:21

Even software that does not require back-end resources has a cost if it's actively supported and/or receiving new features. These hours the developers put it are often unpaid when talking about open source, but it's not something anyone should take for granted.

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