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IN DEFENCE OF ENSHITTIFICATION

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Designers often resist changes that worsen user experience, but sometimes these trade-offs are necessary for a product's survival. The concept of “enshittification” describes platforms degrading for profit, yet in some cases, restricting free features or nudging upgrades isn't greed - it's about sustaining the business, supporting paying customers, and ensuring the product's future.