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Yeah it's pretty clear that Maxon doesn't care too strongly about the educational market. The cancelling mid Semester thing, as you described, was bananas. What were they thinking? I've had a couple of months spare and have had some time to play with one of the rival 3D apps. It's sinking in and starting to click a bit. Guess which one.

I doubt that. Every single other 3D or VFX software company not only thinks it's important to promote and have a good relationship with schools, they think it is crucial. I doubt Maxon is the only correct one here and everyone else is wrong. What is more likely is that they are thinking in very short term profits and not thinking of the medium and long term effects this hostile policy towards educators will have on their products. Or maybe they don't care that Cinema 4D will die, as long as they have everyone trapped with Zbrush. I do not use the word "hostile" lightly here - I actually have never seen a company as hostile as Maxon is to educators and students. Autodesk, Adobe, SideFX, Foundry, etc...they are all great on this front and have a great relationship with schools and students. Maxon is the ONLY "Screw you students and recent graduates!" company in this industry. And it is pointless to complain - you can read some of my posts here on the forum about this issue in the last few years. The more educators complain, the more Maxon doubles down and makes our lives harder.