I effectively quit JRE after the exclusive switch, after several years of regular listening.

Just didn't feel like switching platforms, and took it as an opportunity to explore the other ones out there, and start my own.

I definitely think these exclusivity deals are a long-term detriment in exchange for a short-term paycheck. And not saying $100M wouldn't be sweet...but how much did he lose because of it?

Interesting stuff to think about.