Adobe Retreats from Bluesky After Massive User Backlash

Adobe has deleted all its posts on Twitter-alternative Bluesky after a disastrous April 8 debut that drew over 1,600 angry comments from digital creators. The software giant's innocuous first post asking 'What's fueling your creativity right now?' triggered immediate criticism targeting Adobe's controversial subscription model, continual price increases, and AI implementation.

'Y'all keep raising your prices for a product that keeps getting worse,' wrote one user, while another referenced Adobe's 'subscription model' with 'I assume you'll be charging us monthly to read your posts.' Recent price hikes have been substantial, with one commenter reporting a 53.88% increase from CDN$14.68 to CDN$22.59 monthly.

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