Interesting post this is - I have been writing my own thoughts on this and rehashed them over and over again...I too have mixed feelings but you know what guys, at the end of the day, the power is within all to create some competition. No matter what happens, there is always opportunity if you feel you can improve or do better.
Would it be hard - it could be, it most likely would be, but it's certainly doable and look at it this way, there are many more people around than there were when Brice first started his venture. Is Snow perfect? No, but he got the timing and the mix right and help set the path.. so where are you guys to help raise the bar a little and improve on it?
It's times like these I wish I was a really good developer because I see nothing but opportunity, except for the fact I can't code and all I ever do is admire those smart people.
I know sometimes I have this 'tough love' approach with DNN, but I'm still happy to use use after many years, and that is although I always look and compare with other products. So I say guys - if you're not happy with the outcome, then get together and create the competition. That I think would be interesting times. I'm only ever an email away from an idea or suggestion.
Nina Meiers