I own LTLs of all the Slysoft products except for DVD mobile. On the other hand some years ago, when Slysoft said they'd stop selling LTLs, I got myself a second one for AnyDVD HD, so in the future I could install one on the PC of my parents once they bought a BluRay drive. Shortly after that it was stated that the LTLs wouldn't be discontinued at all. Btw: My parents haven't bought a BluRay drive yet, so this key hasn't even been used yet
Furthermore I decided buying the LTLs not because I'm copying dozens of discs each month, but because I knew I'd use the software not very often and quite unregularly. However, I like the feeling that I have the software available when I need it without having to take care of expiration dates and without renewing my payment although not even being sure that I'd use the software within the next few months. So a 1- or 2-year license wouldn't have made sense for my usage pattern.
Of course the devs need to earn money, but I'd certainly plead for honoring the existing Lifetime Licenses. Some members here seem to think that there's only a fixed and limited userbase, and that not a single dollar will be earned anymore once everybody has got a Lifetime License. However there are always new users growing up, buying new Laptops or Home Cinema Systems and thus noticing the need for a tool like AnyDVD. Demand will never reach zero. So there will always be new people buying licenses. And even if the LTLs would cease to exist, I think it would be a nice move to honor the existing ones, which most of the time were bought from users to support the Slysoft guys in early stages of development and company history. It's got nothing to do with me wanting to save a few bucks.
Another question I'm wondering about is what will happen to the software and the licenses if the same thing keeps happening again? Imagine owning a Lifetime License and buying a new one because the company or the software is suddenly called differently. I really wish the best to all the devs and Slysoft / Redfox guys. But what if the new site is shut down in a few months for legal or other reasons, and then there's a new one called "BlueFox" or something like that, stating that the software life cycle has come to an end and a new license has to be bought since now it's another product or another company again ?
Just a few thoughts on the topic with all due respect to Slysoft, RedFox and all the devoted long-time users.