Generally I agree, but spotify has just recently started to reach the point of profitability. And with high interest rates and reduced venture capital, its now or never for them. I, as a paying customer, haven't felt this enshittification. But if they make that turn, then I'll quickly resort to self-hosting digital music purchases, Lidarr, and Plex.
Also as a service I think it’s much more polished and better working than its competitors, even if it is shiftier for free users.
This is just for the free tier. The subscription is still a fair price and good service right now. They haven't fucked it up yet, tho I don't care for all the audiobooks and podcasts. But, there's definitely worse things they could be doing and be getting away with.
Enshittification everywhere. Selfhosting forever
Generally I agree, but spotify has just recently started to reach the point of profitability. And with high interest rates and reduced venture capital, its now or never for them. I, as a paying customer, haven't felt this enshittification. But if they make that turn, then I'll quickly resort to self-hosting digital music purchases, Lidarr, and Plex.
Also as a service I think it’s much more polished and better working than its competitors, even if it is shiftier for free users.
This is just for the free tier. The subscription is still a fair price and good service right now. They haven't fucked it up yet, tho I don't care for all the audiobooks and podcasts. But, there's definitely worse things they could be doing and be getting away with.