An opinion piece from Aftermath sharply criticizes Adobe, describing the company as overly focused on generative AI while continuing to charge users for software that many feel they have little choice but to keep paying for. The article frames that mix of AI promotion, recurring fees, and user frustration as the core reason for its anti-Adobe stance.
The commentary argues that Adobe’s business model leaves many customers feeling trapped by subscriptions. In that view, people rely on Adobe tools for work or compatibility, but resent the ongoing cost and the sense that they are being pushed into payments rather than choosing them freely.
Another major complaint centers on software performance. The piece portrays Adobe’s products as frustrating to use, suggesting that users are asked to pay premium prices for tools that do not always run smoothly or efficiently.
Taken together, the article presents a broader backlash against Adobe’s current direction. Its criticism is less about a single feature and more about the combination of generative AI enthusiasm, expensive subscriptions, and software quality concerns that some users believe have made the company increasingly difficult to tolerate.
