the reason for this is that elements is a completely new framework. the request for a simple blogging system was quite high in the community …
there are already a lot of new and many “old” 3rd party developers who are working on new tools and templates for elements or a blogging tool like Alloy.
many third-party developers have already recognized the potential of rw-elements, and as soon as rw-elements is officially launched, i am sure the marketplace will be filled with great third-party applications. these 3rd party developers will then certainly be able to do good business and make a living from it.
yes, it is sad that some “old” third-party developers have left the Rapidweaver- Cosmos, but it was their decision.