Hi nd62,
thanks for your honest feedback. I really appreciate it.
We have a long-term offer that is highly discounted and includes a much longer license period.
I understand that not every publishing business is going well enough to effort paying for updates for the ad software. This is why all features that are important for small businesses to run ads are in the free version and I send out tips to improve your ad revenue to everyone who wants to read them.
I am constantly providing updates for new WordPress versions, fix conflicts caused by other plugins, and keep up with what is new in the world of online advertising. With paid renewals, you are helping me to do that for you. The latest new features and the ones we are currently working on are also only possible thanks to paying users.
You only asked for updates, not support. I agree that we might be able to offer a cheaper version of the licenses if we would not allow users to contact us. I will take this idea with me from this thread.
Please notice that this forum is for the free plugin only and you and I are not allowed by the same forum guidelines to discuss matters that relate solely to the free version. If you feel the need to discuss our pricing then please reach out through customer support. As you see, I don’t shy away from the discussion.
All the best to you and your project!
Thomas