EDIT: As many have pointed out I misused the term "Tragedy of commons" , when in fact it is "The Free Rider Problem"[1] However the main point stands. Others

EDIT: As many have pointed out I misused the term "Tragedy of commons" , when in fact it is "The Free Rider Problem"[1] However the main point stands. Others will not invest in FOSS in hopes that someone else will first and they they can just consume for free. [1]:" https://market.subwiki.org/wiki/Free-rider_problem https://market.subwiki.org/wiki/Free-rider_problem