> It's even more a shame to see something become proprietary I wouldn't call this a "shame". A project as complex and significant as GIMP/paint.net may take a

> It's even more a shame to see something become proprietary I wouldn't call this a "shame". A project as complex and significant as GIMP/paint.net may take a lot of time to maintain and to improve. If you can't find a persistent way to fund yourself, turning it proprietary becomes a tentative option. I understand and respect the decision of the developer of paint.net. As open source developers (I am one of them), we are responsible not only for our users but also for ourselves and our families. Everyone has a life after all.