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[–] Mondez@lemdro.id 4 points 3 months ago (5 children)

Yeah, that isn't how economics work, they increased the price because they believe it will be a more profitable price point. I guess they could argue they lost the price sensitive customers to piracy and are just giving up on that segment and focusing on the people who just pay whatever?

[–] Imprint9816@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Even if it was, why screw over the people who are doing what you want? Price hikes arent hurting pirates lol.

[–] Mondez@lemdro.id 1 points 3 months ago

Maximising their return on investment presumably figuring that the increased fee will bring in more money despite some customers cancelling.

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