Influence is worth more than git tips in the OSS marketplace. I can make more in an hour from an employer then I can in an entire year on gittip. I'd rather h

Influence is worth more than git tips in the OSS marketplace. I can make more in an hour from an employer then I can in an entire year on gittip. I'd rather have "star" or "follower" - those are things that can be meaningful in my career. That said, I wonder if this model makes sense in countries where these dollar amounts have a more meaningful impact on your life.