I seem to recall reading that, but I think you have the wrong impression. I’m pretty sure it’s just there build system. They have always had two (one private for the paid stuff), and now they are just building everything “in private” not removing any source.

There are many projects that do not have open build systems, and I can understand them eanting to cut costs and simplify infrastructure.

e.g. just because redhat has a private build system and tries to restrict access to their binaries, that does not make them closed-source.

…and you think noise pollution is bad now? Just you wait.

Trust is a very strong but brittle thing. Once broken it tends to shatter like glass. I’m sure this situation would feel like a sword of Damocles to anyone who has significant investment in the unity platform, and who would want to voluntarily walk into such a position now?

I’m glad you provided a link, because I would not have believed you otherwise. Take my upvote.