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Oh, you mean that same money that is literally the only reason that they provide these "essential" products?

That simply isn't true.

I know a lot of people who work on apps similar to this, or in related fields, and money is far from the only reason they do it. Infact, I know people who literally give away their work to make sure people can use it.



Yes, some people do. Not, however, Prentke Romich Company. (Which is perfectly fine of course.)


Exactly.

Speak for Yourself don't seem to be doing it only for the money (given their prices anyway).




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