Thanks. Subscriptions always seemed to me like they were for the business' benefit, not for mine. I'm sure it does make the growth models look really good; you've got this nice, regular stream of money coming in.
However, it does nothing for the customer. I refuse to subscribe to anything, as a rule. Deliver some value, and I'll pay for it when I need it. YMMV.
Have you never spent money at a company precisely because you hope it’ll stick around? Companies you only really need every three years have a hard time sticking around, and you may find that when you need them most they’re having a going out of business sale.
Patronage. Patronage is more than a purely transactional relationship with a company.
However, it does nothing for the customer. I refuse to subscribe to anything, as a rule. Deliver some value, and I'll pay for it when I need it. YMMV.