For open source, you kind of are in a weird way. Open source projects need contributions, for example in the form of bug reports, feature requests, proof readin

For open source, you kind of are in a weird way. Open source projects need contributions, for example in the form of bug reports, feature requests, proof reading and (in the rare case) source code. Many ousers provide these benefits to open source projects, which make them thrive. On the other hand, looking at the coin from the other side you could also argue you’re paying with your time and effort and not your money.