My point is that running around on every social media site claiming conspiracy and throwing accusations at all parties puts the burden of proof on those of you who are making these claims. Hence: can you provide any documentation, because that would actually get us somewhere beyond simply being angry. Even if it does mean there isn't anything we can really do about it. (yes I was screwed by this too)
We have some language from Adobe gathered; most addresses software purchased directly from Adobe, but some of which also pretty clearly states that they issue bulk-discounted licenses to large educational institutions that are meant to expire. I agree that these terms were definitely not announced clearly enough, but they are available to all of us. What did the school say? I do not have access to those terms or agreements.
If the program was totally free:
- sorry but you'll just have to purchase a copy for yourself. Adobe did say these licences were subject to different rules. Glad you liked it, but you have not been cheated. Adobe deserves to be paid for their work just as much as anyone else. If you do not agree, then find an alternative program to use. You were given $2,700 software at no cost and Adobe is not obligated to let you rest on it forever.
If you paid the school through tuition fees, we have two options:
- The school said the fees are for access to current software while you are an enrolled student. Quite possible, but unfortunately, it means they've upheld their end of the deal by providing CC. This means tuition fees were not related to owning CS6, rather, you paid for access to current software at discounted rates, which just happened to be CS6 at the time. Paying an access fee is not the same as purchasing the product. The school purchased the product, and received a replacement prior to it being discontinued.
- The school said that the fees were to purchase your copy of CS6 specifically. Pretty unlikely, but if you have proof it would make your case right there. If you have it, please do share.
And the last option, which isn't actually a possibility because of how the keys were delivered: did you purchase it directly from Adobe?
- No, you did not, it was offered on the school website free of charge or after paying the access fee.
The school has held up their end of the deal, Adobe had stated (though definitely did not communicate clearly) that licenses are not necessarily permanent, and your free ride of CS6 is over now. If you have a problem with the subscription business model, then pursue that, but you have not been stolen from because you never actually purchased CS6. It was given to the school for a limited time, and a suitable replacement has been offered to you by the school for the same deal (free or access fee) Either way, do you honestly anticipate using CS6 for years just to spite the subscription model? If you put half the time you've spent complaining and organizing around this issue into your own work you wouldn't need to worry about the subscription fee at all. Write it off as a business expense and get yourself paid for utilizing Adobes products like a professional.
It still does not matter who I work for, I am not a representative for Adobe or AAU. I'm just tired of the misinformation being spread around as fact when things still have not been proven. Sorry for being a meany pants, but you're acting like petulant children. So I'll ask again: Can you provide any documentation that you paid anyone for CS6 specifically?