Capitalism. If a bunch of number guys say it will make them rich, all other considerations go out the window.

Never forget that they would sell you the air you breathe if they could.

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t try.”

• Wayne Gretzky

— Micheal Scott

Investors love subscription numbers because its consistent profit flow, so many publically traded companies are trying to find ways to turn anything into a subscription. When youre beholden to investors demands, this is the result.

Its why conpanies trying to remove car play/android auto needs to go away. All they want is users to uae their service and start charging you subscription fees themselves once you bought in.