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I think it's more a matter of that's probably the most anyone is getting tipped per week and they assumed it would be more. The same way people assume that fla
by JohnTHaller 13y ago
I think it's more a matter of that's probably the most anyone is getting tipped per week and they assumed it would be more. The same way people assume that flattr and similar services adds up to meaningful amounts of money on a regular basis for the large projects that use it.
- _delirium 13y agoThere are people who get considerably more than that on Gittip, though it's true most people don't. ESR isn't that active a coder anymore, and afaict he hasn't spent much time advertising his Gittip either, so it's extremely passive income on his part. The Gittip front page lists the top recipients, who are in the $150-650/wk range. The top few recipients are actually making the equivalent of a modest salary solely from Gittip contributions ($500/wk = $26k/yr).
- djur 13y agoThat isn't anywhere near the most anyone is getting per week on Gittip. The front page currently features at least 12 people getting over $100/wk. Even if ESR is doing anything worth being paid for (he certainly thinks so), I think at least some people would hesitate on the grounds of his controversial political positions.