1. As one of "these people," I would encourage you to watch this video on the neurology of hate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeZ3_OtDa7E https://www.youtub

1. As one of "these people," I would encourage you to watch this video on the neurology of hate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeZ3_OtDa7E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeZ3_OtDa7E 2. I only work on open source. My income is at most half of what it would be if I worked on proprietary software. I do donate to other projects, and I do appreciate (serious) donors. I've never gotten (or asked for) tips, but I've gotten one or two donations big enough to make a difference. 3. I would also encourage you to read about how con artists (and marketers) manipulate people by generate reciprocity: - Someone on the street hands you a "free" pamphlet / flower / etc. and asks for a donation. - Thought leaders are sent a free product - Managers / executives are wined and dined just below what conflict-of-interest laws allow ... and so on. I don't appreciate being manipulated. I have turned down gifts and donations before which felt in bad faith.