I find the "developers aren't motivated by money" thing demeaning. Of course developers are motivated by money. It's not the only motivation, but it's in there.

I find the "developers aren't motivated by money" thing demeaning. Of course developers are motivated by money. It's not the only motivation, but it's in there. It's demeaning because what you're really saying is "I shouldn't have to pay for creative work, since money is for important people like me."