3 ms·

I don't think dropping a random software developer into a random project to do their open source duty would end well It takes a _lot_ of time for someone to me

by frde_me 11mo ago

I don't think dropping a random software developer into a random project to do their open source duty would end well It takes a _lot_ of time for someone to meaningfully contribute to a project, and would just result in maintainers having the overhead of training that many new people on a project I'd much rather figure out a way to finance those open source projects in a sustainable way where those projects can decide to hire full time employees.

nzeid 11mo ago
Dead on. Financing is the most urgent need, not contributors.
InexSquirrel 11mo ago
Completely agree. I'd rather have the people that want to be there, to be involved. An alternative take I'd rather see is "Employers guarantee 8 hours per week of time to work on open-source projects, including ones I start myself". Employer gets no IP stake in the project, and it's done for public good + a means to allow employees to upskill. Otherwise it just becomes a case of another grindset. You're expected to do more, with the limited free time you have.
- lovich 11mo ago
  > Completely agree. I'd rather have the people that want to be there, to be involved. It’s like the strategic difference between relying on a volunteer army vs conscription
deleted 11mo ago
[deleted]