> What a tricky problem to solve at scale because of the tragedy of the commons (As in; "I'm sure someone - not me - will be a sponsor for this project") It is

> What a tricky problem to solve at scale because of the tragedy of the commons (As in; "I'm sure someone - not me - will be a sponsor for this project") It is only tricky, if we make it tricky. Basically if one can afford it and really values something, then one should support it. That way all the people, who cannot currently afford to support it, can continue benefitting from it. As a second and much later thought only, one can still look at how much support a project is getting and whether anyone can live on that, maintaining the project. Often we should ask ourselves: "What if everyone acts like I plan to act?" (basically Kant's version of the golden rule) -- That way it becomes clear, that the project would die, because if everyone thinks "Surely someone else will support it." then obviously no one will support it. I think there has at least been some shift towards supporting great creators in recent years, but there is still a long wait to go until we: > [...] live in a world where more stuff is free to use for all, but sponsored by the "market", so the amount of effect is maximised, while the economics are maintainable to keeping the impact open to all.