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"I would not advise anyone to spend significant resources to donate free work to Python." The Python Software Foundation (PSF) is a 501(c)(3) which means it is
by weinzierl 2y ago
"I would not advise anyone to spend significant resources to donate free work to Python."
The Python Software Foundation (PSF) is a 501(c)(3) which means it is for the benefit of the community as a whole. What better form of organization would you suggest?
This is already much better than most other open source organizations[1], which are 501(c)(6) and are explicitly for the benefit of their members only, which are usually comprised of the silicon valley behemoths.
- blueflow 2y agoI think the issue is less their legal form, but their behavior and the resulting drama. If they are driving away the good developers, some kind of collapse might be imminent. You shouldn't invest anything in that.
- ensignavenger 2y agoAn alternative approach is to get involved and drive out the bullies, or better, drive out the bullying practices.
- glaucon 2y agoThat is the ideal but the above comment "...are up against ruthless politicians ..." applies. It's my observation that there are people involved who are : very interested in promoting a point of view; only secondarily interested in Python. They have time and motivation to protect their bridgehead. Many others who look at what's going on and hold their nose have other things they would rather be doing ... like developing software.
- pas 2y agocould you please elaborate on those views? also maybe speculate on why this is?
- ktalfn 2y agoThe Cato Institute is also a 501(c)(3). Foundations can 100% benefit the paid staff even if they do not make a profit.