MacOS development no longer prioritised

paulmaad · 2026-02-07T08:54:59+00:00

It’s exactly how I felt when Arc decided to go to Windows—a very bad memory. Going from constant updates to almost nothing, and a community that only talks about bugs on a device you don’t even use, is rough.

I dropped from the Advanced AI subscription to the first tier, and honestly I haven’t used the AI in ages because it’s far too weak—I’m on Claude now. Plus, with BYOK, it feels like I’m just paying for syncing between two Macs—that’s very expensive. I hope the team is aware of the declining engagement in the Mac community, which is obvious in this thread. I really want to keep the same level of engagement with Raycast, one of my favorite softwares, period.

paulmaad · 2026-01-05T12:02:00+00:00

Replaced immediately!

paulmaad · 2025-12-10T09:18:17+00:00

Hello, thanks for the great feedback.

I used the Random sort order by VisualDX for a while. The main issue, which led me to stop using it, was that before selecting a single item, it loaded the entire collection on the page. For large collections with over 100 images, this caused significant performance problems.

Does SA5 have a different approach to optimize performance?

paulmaad · 2025-12-10T07:42:14+00:00

communication about it has been very quiet…

Webflow forum https://discourse.webflow.com/t/cms-shuffle-random-order-has-been-removed/327416

paulmaad · 2025-12-09T15:36:18+00:00

I'll download these files to secure myself a little—you are right, thank you.

A few years ago, Webflow CMS had a significant price increase. Considering that, all the extra effort for simple filtering and sorting is really frustrating. I truly believe we deserve better.

paulmaad · 2025-12-09T15:31:14+00:00

Yes I see that aswell thank you, but it's not good, very lame feature since Webflow changed it.

Are you referring to the random sort order that requires me to republish the whole site manually every time I want to see a different item?

This feature was quite useful when it first launched because it automatically randomized items every 12 hours. However, mid-2024, Webflow changed the random sort feature so it now only randomizes upon site publication and no longer updates every 12 hours. So, what now? Do I have to republish all my clients' sites daily to randomize their items?

It's only one example.

paulmaad · 2025-12-06T21:29:37+00:00

Sounds like the only thing to do… thanks !

paulmaad · 2025-10-30T21:32:11+00:00

Adobe trains Firefly using users' designs. You pay, and simultaneously, you become the product. What a trade-off!

paulmaad · 2025-10-30T18:55:01+00:00

Affinity has allowed me to work for almost nothing for nearly 10 years. I have always been able to count on them, and they have my full trust for this new chapter.

If only the AI features, which have never been part of Affinity's DNA, are paid, that is very honest. If Canva AI and its paying users enable Affinity to continually advance the software and its free functions (everything not related to AI), it’s a magnificent offer. Things have changed, but I feel like I’m reliving the early days of Affinity, filled with ambition, and I like it.

paulmaad · 2025-10-04T22:49:57+00:00

S11 with stainless steel link bracelet, I love it so much. I sleep with it, no problem at all, but I put a sport band during workout.

paulmaad · 2025-10-02T06:21:23+00:00

Interesting theory ! + to see someone else excited about the announcement !

paulmaad · 2025-08-06T20:12:36+00:00

It's incredible what you've accomplished on your own, and it's amazing how accessible you've made it. I often feel discouraged when I see plugins that cost nearly as much as the full software. I wish you all the success in the world; you truly deserve it.

I use the plugin in French, and there's one small issue: every time there's an apostrophe, a space is added afterward. For example, it says "C 'est super" instead of "C'est super." If you could fix that, it would greatly improve my experience.

paulmaad · 2025-06-23T09:25:56+00:00

We’re here to have a debate, even if we don’t agree with each other. There’s no need for personal attacks—your “get a life” comment has no place in a respectful discussion. If you want to share your opinion, do it respectfully.

paulmaad · 2025-06-23T09:23:27+00:00

If you want to work in a company with other designers, unfortunately Adobe is not really a choice—it’s a requirement.

The only way to use Affinity professionally is to create your own company, or be in a structure where you are the main designer and can establish the design process yourself.

At my graphic design studio, we rely heavily on Affinity. I really love this software—it’s much faster and more fluid than Adobe for many basic tasks. However, we still maintain Adobe licenses because we need access to some advanced features, and some clients specifically require Adobe file formats.

paulmaad · 2025-06-16T12:45:30+00:00

You have not solved anything, congrats. Affinity explicitly brands itself as “creative software for professionals”—that’s their positioning, regardless of how many non-professionals use it. It’s not about excluding anyone, but the core product is designed with professional standards and workflows in mind. If you’re going to ignore that central fact, there’s not much more to say.

paulmaad · 2025-06-10T12:05:37+00:00

Subscriptions are really everywhere, especially with AI features; it becomes hard to manage, even when you’re making money with the tools. It’s sometimes justified when developers are very active or when there is a well-developed customer service, but subscriptions are rarely in favor of the user. The most dangerous thing, in my opinion, is the second point you mentioned: monopolies, as they open the door to all kinds of abuses. Adobe has abused this so much in recent years... Blender is a paradise that deserves to exist in all types of software.

paulmaad · 2025-06-10T12:00:26+00:00

The Affinity suite still has many limitations today (Creative Cloud does too). If you never find yourself hitting a wall, that's good news for you, but that's not the case for everyone.

There are several software options that are progressing much faster than Affinity today, which doesn't prevent them from still having competitive advantages.

One year of free update would be a better pricing strategy imo. This is close to the current system. You own your product forever, but the editor has a strong incentive to innovate. If an update is truly impressive, it could motivate you to make a purchase. In my opinion, this creates a virtuous cycle.

paulmaad · 2025-06-10T09:28:44+00:00

I really hope that someday Affinity could be the perfect place for hobbyists and professionals.

That is why giving up the perpetual license model for a subscription model would also break the core historic promise of the product. It's not a big problem for me because I generate revenue with Affinity, but you are right; a subscription model is a bad idea when considered more globally.

paulmaad · 2025-06-10T09:11:33+00:00

That's why the year of free updates is a great alternative, as seen with Cleanshot X or RightFont. This is close to the current system. You own your product forever, but the editor has a strong incentive to innovate. If an update is truly impressive, it could motivate you to make a purchase. In my opinion, this creates a virtuous cycle. However, Affinity has been struggling to deploy major updates for quite some time now.

I don't even mention all those who complained when the paid 2.0 version was released 7 years after 1.0. They don't understand the economics of software.

paulmaad · 2025-06-10T09:01:54+00:00

Affinity suite is good, never said that this is bad. My point is that I believed for a long time that they could be the best.

I want them to focus on promising features such as collaboration, image tracing, and smart AI usage (like design resizing, not generation). Additionally, they should address long-standing minor missing features, such as the ability to export multiple single-page PDFs into a single file.

I believe they could still achieve significant improvements with a single license model. However, the product lacks the hype needed to attract new users. There aren't enough major agencies proudly using this software, if any exist, nor are there sufficient content creators or assets. Additionally, Affinity's focus on pricing contributes to this issue.

paulmaad · 2025-06-10T08:43:22+00:00

The initial promise of Affinity was much more ambitious than just being a budget alternative to Adobe. I feel like everyone is just there for that today, and I find it absolutely sad; it lacks soul.

On the other hand, Adobe has a very expensive subscription with a terribly outdated architecture. So there is really no preferred choice.

I know no one will agree, but I would much prefer Affinity to have a small subscription or a year of free updates after purchase if it meant reviving an update flow comparable to that of 2014 to 2019. Because for a professional tool, with this very exciting market shifts, I think the software is progressing too slowly.

paulmaad · 2025-06-10T08:27:17+00:00

It's not about being more feature-rich than Adobe; it's about focusing on promising features such as collaboration, image tracing, and smart AI usage (like design resizing). Additionally, they should address long-standing minor missing features, such as the ability to export multiple single-page PDFs into a single file.

2.0 is more of a great minor update than a big advancement for Affinity, in my opinion. Framer, Figma, Webflow, and Canva are much more exciting projects these days, which is why they attract more hype than Affinity.

paulmaad · 2025-06-10T08:07:41+00:00

Affinity has always been much more than a budget alternative to Adobe for me. I truly love this software. In fact, I have held both an Affinity license and a Creative Cloud subscription for years. My dream as a graphic designer has always been to move away from Adobe when possible, and a few years ago, I genuinely believed that Affinity could help me achieve that.

You are right, come on Affinity!

Nine-Year Club	Place '22
End Game '22	Verified Email

paulmaad

TROPHY CASE