I always hoped that one of these <i>let&#x27;s force everyone into software subscriptions</i>-actions would become such an embarrassment that companies will think twice about doing this.<p>Given how much I like IntelliJ (and liked JetBrains until they pulled this off), I&#x27;d be a bit sad if they would be that example.<p>I am still hoping for a quick follow-up announcement that they have listened to their customers and decided to keep the old licensing model as-is. If not, I cannot trust them anymore. How do I know that they won&#x27;t change the rules of the game again with just two month&#x27;s notice?<p>(Note: I am not principally against subscriptions, though I do think the model puts customers in a weaker position. Just offer people an alternative, <i>or</i> give them plenty of heads-up time.)