Maybe we can try finding useful metrics then. And of course they could be gamed but then we can adapt and improve. By example start with number of stars on gith

Maybe we can try finding useful metrics then. And of course they could be gamed but then we can adapt and improve. By example start with number of stars on github or number of forks or even views (with verified users). Actually, we have such kind of measure, it's called advertising. It's one of the few working business models on the net but it works with a kind of bizarre tax on physical goods. Why not with a levy ? Edit: typos