In a digital world where creativity should flourish, you’d think Adobe was the beloved rockstar of graphic design. Spoiler alert: it’s not. When Bluesky accounts for Adobe and Photoshop made a splash on the platform, they might as well have walked into a mosh pit of angry fans.
The creative community took to their keyboards, delivering a thorough dogpiling of negativity that would put any Twitter feud to shame. Hundreds of comments poured in, and just like that, Adobe’s posts were swept away faster than your last New Year’s resolution.
Why all the hate? Well, Adobe’s reputation has been tarnished by its subscription pricing that feels more like a toll booth than a ticket to creativity. Add AI adoption that some see as a betrayal and a dominating market position that leaves little room for upstarts, and you’ve got a perfect storm of creative discontent.
It seems the new platform is a fresh playground for frustrated creatives who aren’t shy about voicing their displeasure. So, what can Adobe do to win back the love of its users? Or is this relationship too far gone?
In a world where there’s no shortage of design tools, maybe it’s time for Adobe to take a good hard look in the mirror (and listen to the chorus of “Fix You” playing softly in the background). Here’s hoping they reconsider their approach before their users start flocking to a rival platform. Will this be the moment Adobe turns over a new leaf, or is it time for new players to rise?
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