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This whole story is so familiar, yet so devastating.

Great specific product that solves one, or a few, problems very well, maintained by a passionate group.

Into

'Ok' broad product that tries to solve 50 problems in an 'ok' way, maintained by a group that doesn't care all that much.

Not all products are destined for mega million profit. Trying to make them into that very often ruins the kernel of truth. It's really disappointing.



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