[PD] Can you close source of Pd patches (for commercial development)?

[Lorenzo Sutton]

On 07/05/2016 18:14, Matti Viljamaa wrote:
> Wonder e.g. why the Max platform is more popular, even if its
> commercial. Commerciality isn’t stopping people from using it.

What kind of (scientific) research have you conducted to conclude that 
"Max platform is more popular"?

What is your definition and criteria for "popularity"?
What is your sample group(s)?
What data have you collected and taken into account to support your 
statement?

Thanks.