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The goal shouldn't be recognition but getting the bug fixed. A working system for all is reward in itself. That said, attribution of work is a major theme in a
by lyind 3y ago
The goal shouldn't be recognition but getting the bug fixed. A working system for all is reward in itself.
That said, attribution of work is a major theme in academia and business, where professors or department leads traditionally get credited for their student's or subordinates hard work.
- rand_r 3y agoReceiving credit is important to the vast majority of people, and giving credit where it’s due is a leadership quality and ethical standard today. The rules of the game are established and not following them should be frowned upon.
- derangedHorse 3y agoI hope you never receive credit for anything you do then. If "a working system for all is reward in itself" you shouldn't mind allowing someone else who doesn't think this way to take credit for your work.
- d3w4s9 3y agoA simple example: if I found a bug in the Linux kernel, fixed it and get the code merged, I would 100% put it on my resume and LinkedIn which could be a big plus when looking for my next job.