Isn't this against the whole free software/open source philosophy? "In the U.S., tips are the way certain workers earn a living wage. For example, waitstaff in

Isn't this against the whole free software/open source philosophy? "In the U.S., tips are the way certain workers earn a living wage. For example, waitstaff in restaurants and bars typically are paid far less than the standard minimum wage.. Tips make up for the difference between the standard minimum wage and the amount they actually get paid." You aren't a worker, you are donating your time to build a project for others. If you would like to get paid, work for a company that will pay you or start your own OSS consulting company.