>Services, on the other hand, almost always are governed by contracts, and the contracts get very extensive. I try to have extremely light contracts. I'd rathe

>Services, on the other hand, almost always are governed by contracts, and the contracts get very extensive. I try to have extremely light contracts. I'd rather have the payment structure reflect the work and the value over time. If we don't agree, we part ways, this is cheaper than arguing with lawyers. Also: trust & repeat clients. Little need for contracts anymore. Then yes, I can get screwed, but that's the cost of doing business, and they can only screw me once, protecting my downside. Still cheaper than lawyers.