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Open source hackers suffer the same fate as other creatives. What's the software industry analog of gigging at some shit bars that rake in money getting people
by macawfish 6y ago
Open source hackers suffer the same fate as other creatives. What's the software industry analog of gigging at some shit bars that rake in money getting people who like your music drunk but not paying you all while working a day job so you can do what you love?
Really it's this whole stupid capitalist setup. It's not just open source programmers and artists who suffer this. It's everyone. Have you ever met a single parent who works full time just so they can be a parent full time? Which, by the way, is probably the most important work someone can do, parenting.
- nullsense 6y agoYeah it's a bummer capitalism just hasn't really worked out...
- Shared404 6y ago> Open source hackers suffer the same fate as other creatives. What's the software industry analog of gigging at some shit bars that rake in money getting people who like your music drunk but not paying you all while working a day job so you can do what you love? Agree. > Really it's this whole stupid capitalist setup. Disagree. Capitalism is a viable prospect, perhaps the only one that won't be bastardized by randoms at some level of economic activity. However, it should be kept in check in some form. I like the idea of UBI personally, but there are other alternatives. In addition to UBI, which would give labourers more bargaining power with employers, some regulation is needed (Environmental, GDPR), but should be written with input from subject matter experts. I'm open to having my mind changed on any of the above, but this is the conclusion I've drawn at this point.