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I have zero sympathy for people in this situation, because it's their own fault for being in it. The solution is super simple: Stop working for free like an id
by jlarocco 11y ago
I have zero sympathy for people in this situation, because it's their own fault for being in it. The solution is super simple: Stop working for free like an idiot.
If a company won't pay you to work on what they want, tell them you'll get to it when you get to it. If they have a problem with that, tell them to pound sand.
Further, releasing a bunch of stuff as open source, and then complaining that nobody contributes back, or doesn't contribute enough, or only contributes because they personally benefit, is a little ridiculous. Nobody forced you to give away a bunch of work for free, so don't make it sound like you're some kind of martyr.
- vetinari 11y agoWhile your general idea is correct, the way you communicate it is needlessly rude and contrarian. The better way would be to answer, that yes, surely you will help, but there doesn't seem to be a valid M&S contract in force and that you will gladly discuss specifics with them, if they are interested. See? That's the talk the managers understand, they don't work for free either. So it is either an important thing they need to fix and will work with you, or it is not and in that case you will not waste your time. The simple thing is, that you need to recognize when they exert pressure on you and then simply mind your own interests.
- jlarocco 11y agoRe-reading what I wrote, it's pretty clear I didn't recommend being rude until after they've declined to pay. It seems obvious not to be rude right off the bat in such a situation, so there didn't seem to be a point mentioning it. I think most people understand not to be rude to potential customers. > See? ... There's no need to be condescending about it.