Jaya,? I'm just trying to catch up with the trajectory of this situation.? I'm up to speed about the roll out, thanks to everyone's posts.?
There are some things that I don't understand b/c I know so little about the design and function of websites like these.?
How are the designers impacted?? Why are they interested in building their own sites so they will no longer have to rely on Rav?? Is there something about the Rav's configuration that is not compatible with the designers uploading and delivering their patterns?
A few years ago, KnitCompanion decided that in order to build the capacity necessary to make big improvements to the app (voice controls and an host of other wonderful changes), they would need to build a subscription based platform.? Their roll out was well and patiently handled, yet there was a huge uproar among knitters who simply did-not-want-change and we all know how hysterical they can get. So many of them were in sack cloth and ashes, writing hysterical posts before they took the time to learn the facts. Sally and her team were endlessly patient, answered endless angry questions with restraint, explaining why the change was inevitable and necessary, and let Legacy owners continue to use the old app as long as possible (it still works, but the new one is also so much better) to quell the anger.? The KC team eventually prevailed and KnitCompanion now has a much more stable and brighter future for the company and the knitters who use it.? It's an example of managing a big platform change well.
Mary.
