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Even ignoring all the legal implications, it's pretty damn rude to reach out to people contributing to open source projects on their own free time without askin
by ayrx 12y ago
Even ignoring all the legal implications, it's pretty damn rude to reach out to people contributing to open source projects on their own free time without asking for anything in return and offer them a few measly dollars for hours of work.
- milkyway 12y agoThat's what I hate about these "bitcoin tips". Should I act all surprised and glad when someone on reddit "tips" me 4 cents? Price of my time it takes me to "collect" that tip is higher than the tip itself, by factors.
- jschwartzi 12y agoIn fact, this communicates entirely the wrong information about the value of their work. If I were looking to encourage people to work on open-source projects, I certainly wouldn't try to entice them with a pittance too small to even buy a pack of gum.
- ayrx 12y agoExactly. As an active open source contributor I'll be very insulted if someone offers this to me without me opting in. If I want money I look for jobs or clients. Literally any other job in the world will pay more than this ever will. I'm not doing open source for the money.
- scotty79 12y agoI'd be delighted to receive even a dollar for the work I did for free. If an old lady gives you 0.50$ for carrying her groceries up the stairs you just take it to aprecciate her apprecciacion.