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Agreed the other cities are being a jerk but not exactly a tragedy of the commons [1] as OSS is not a rival good [2]. One city using the software does not preve
by arthurjj 8y ago
Agreed the other cities are being a jerk but not exactly a tragedy of the commons [1] as OSS is not a rival good [2]. One city using the software does not prevent others from using it.
[1] https://market.subwiki.org/wiki/Tragedy_of_the_commons https://market.subwiki.org/wiki/Tragedy_of_the_commons
[2] https://market.subwiki.org/wiki/Rival_good https://market.subwiki.org/wiki/Rival_good
- scj 8y agoI think it's closer to a fireworks show. Another set of eyes doesn't impact the purchaser's viewing.
- maerF0x0 8y agoI agree, it's not about the race to consume, but "Free Rider Problem" The problem in this case is how to get people to pay for the creation of the good in the first place, because people know that even if they do not pay for the creation of the good, they can still enjoy the benefits. https://market.subwiki.org/wiki/Free-rider_problem https://market.subwiki.org/wiki/Free-rider_problem