Re-read, and yeah. He doesn't really say it outright, unless it's further down, but does word it as "they would like" and "in return." I really don't see the i

Re-read, and yeah. He doesn't really say it outright, unless it's further down, but does word it as "they would like" and "in return." I really don't see the issue. Just reply that you don't work for free and be done with it. I feel like people must get up in arms over this because they're afraid the value of their own work will drop if other people give it away, or something like that. Otherwise it's simply a "it's insulting to think I'd work for free" thing, which simply sounds kind of arrogant to me. I don't feel threatened by open-source software, even BSD-licensed stuff where someone might sell my contribution, so I'm not real clear where they're coming from. All they have to do is say no. If everyone says no, the situation will change. If everyone doesn't say no, then it's a damned good thing that Pat Pope doesn't speak for the person who actually wants to do it, then.