Remember when Adobe wanted to buy Figma a couple years ago? Most people were saying the European regulators made a mistake by blocking that merger. They thought it was bad for the market. Now look what happened - Figma is getting ready for what could be one of the biggest IPOs this year. Makes you wonder if those antitrust rules actually did their job. It seems like everyone wins here: users get better products, workers get more opportunities, and investors get new options. This whole situation shows how the right regulations can boost competition instead of hurting it. What do you think about this outcome?
i was kinda a doubter initially, but figma’s IPO is def a good sign. if adobe got em, we might still be stuck with their old tools. it’s wild how much competition pushes for better stuff!
I’ve used both Figma and Adobe tools professionally for years, and blocking that merger was spot on. Adobe’s got a history of buying competitors then letting them rot - just look at what they did to Macromedia. Figma staying independent means they can keep pushing boundaries without Adobe’s corporate baggage weighing them down. The competition’s made both companies way better. Adobe finally got serious about collaborative design with XD, while Figma kept cranking out stuff like FigJam and better dev handoff tools. This IPO proves independence was the right move for everyone.
The regulators got this one right. I thought blocking Adobe’s acquisition was overkill at the time - Adobe already owned the creative software market anyway. But watching Figma stay independent has been really interesting. They’ve innovated way faster than they probably would’ve under Adobe. Their collaborative tools and web-first approach actually forced Adobe to step up their game. This IPO timing shows Figma built serious value that would’ve just gotten swallowed up in an acquisition. It’s a great example of how antitrust can keep competition alive and benefit everyone.
i was def skeptical too when they blocked it, but u might be onto something! figma’s been on fire with updates since then. it’s kinda cool to see em thrive! def agree that these big mergers often kill creativity in the long run.
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