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I agree, I'm helping the Power Law distribution. I wondered a lot if I should add Sindre to the list — most people know him, he earns a lot. I decided to add h

I agree, I'm helping the Power Law distribution. I wondered a lot if I should add Sindre to the list — most people know him, he earns a lot. I decided to add him because he contributes back (sponsors other open-source creators) and creates tons of value for the community.

Kovah 5y ago
> Open-source creators are underpaid. Maybe you should rephrase your article, or remove him. Sindre is one of the most-paid open source creators. There are other creators which definitely deserve to be listed here instead of him.
- astoilkov 5y ago
  All the arguments make sense. I've removed him from the list.
- PicassoCTs 5y ago
  The price of freedom aka not to have your work crippled by stakeholder interests
faho 5y ago
But he'll do that whether he gets $10000 or $10005 a month. Giving to someone who makes less is much more of a change for them, giving you more bang for your buck.
- astoilkov 5y ago
  All the arguments make sense. I've removed him from the list.
  - faho 5y ago
    All the arguments here apply to TJ at the very least as well, considering 39 sponsors at $400 adds up to >$10k. Plus: Do you believe anyone reading this will shell out $400 for one person?