I'm weighing in late on this but this really irks me.

If Envato wants to change their policy, fine w/e, but do it for all purchases going forward. Don't mess with purchases from BEFORE the change.

I recently just found that my support for ThemeNectar's Salient had expired; which I purchased well before this policy change. Now, in order for me to utilize their Ticksy support (for bug reports etc.) I get a notice saying I have to either a buy a new license or renew. #irritation

To renew for 6 months is just over $40 and to repurchase the entire thing again is $59. That's absolutely asinine since that's not what was agreed to on initial purchase.

You can keep your greedy grabby hands away Envato because I'll be steering everyone I know away from any and all Envato purchases and pointing them at other marketplaces.