> ...this sort of assertion is often thrown around with no data. I think it's basically impossible to have "data" on why people work on OSS, on what their actu

> ...this sort of assertion is often thrown around with no data. I think it's basically impossible to have "data" on why people work on OSS, on what their actual motivation is. All you're really going to get is anecdotal. There are good reasons to explore ideas and participate in projects that extend beyond making pocket change through clickbait.