Originally Posted by
prj71
No one is telling you that you "need" anything to do with Strava. I'm certainly not trying to convince you to change how you're using it, or your opinion of it. If Strava's features aren't useful to you, don't use it. If you disagree with how Stava makes money, don't use it. Do, or do not. I don't care. I've shared some of the reasons why I find Strava valuable to me. Your reasons and my reasons don't have to be the same.
Okay...so, they've figured out a way to generate multiple revenue streams. So what? Sounds like effective business. It doesn't change my feelings that $80/year for the services they provide is worth it to me. I've used some of the "challenge" promotions, too.