Even though I don't like ads either, I think this experiment was a glorious failure which will lead too much learning. That was supposed to be a compliment :)

Even though I don't like ads either, I think this experiment was a glorious failure which will lead too much learning. That was supposed to be a compliment :) I'm not sure if GitHub Sponsors is already planning this, but since they also track dependencies they could automatically distribute a part of the donations to all the transitive dependencies. Also, I agree with others that Open Source by itself is not a business model. It's inherently altruistic, so self-sacrifice is a given and if you want to get paid, the best solution IMHO is to support companies who support FOSS by working for them (or founding one yourself). And while of course not everyone has that privilege, we collectively do have a lot of power to influence the job market and donation platforms: - If you're currently interviewing, make it a point to ask about this. - If you're currently employed, ask around what your company is sponsoring, or organize an effort to start doing so with a group of like-minded people. - And lastly, if you're making a shitton of money, donate to the software you use in your private life.