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Re: Elastic files for an IPO

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It wasn't the way they did billing, it was just an option. One they've removed. I get it, I'm just saying it cost them some money.

I totally get that. I don't dispute that . But if you must choose between "please sir, can I have some more?" and controlling your own revenue destiny, it is clear why some would choose the later. Would you want to be beholden to AWS' whims? You might as well be a Walmart supplier at that point, constantly dragged out to Bentonville having to make your case for every penny of your costs. Amazon has proven its model (…

I had already acknowledged that though.

Re: Elastic files for an IPO

#142

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I totally get that. I don't dispute that . But if you must choose between "please sir, can I have some more?" and controlling your own revenue destiny, it is clear why some would choose the later. Would you want to be beholden to AWS' whims? You might as well be a Walmart supplier at that point, constantly dragged out to Bentonville having to make your case for every penny of your costs. Amazon has proven its model (…

I had already acknowledged that though.

My apologies then; I did not pick up on that from your comments.

Re: Elastic files for an IPO

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I like to see open source backers going public, they give a boost to open source community who want to share but do not want to just spend energy where they cannot get something out of it (money/fame/recognition or just a satisfaction of doing good). I am sure the people are proud of their work. Good luck with the IPO!
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