← Back to context Comment by bouk 10 days ago No, open-source maintainers don't owe you anything if you don't pay for it 2 comments bouk Reply throwaway2037 9 days ago I have said the same many times here on HN. This in/famous blog post really changed my view: "Open Source Maintainers Owe You Nothing": https://mikemcquaid.com/open-source-maintainers-owe-you-noth... Chris2048 10 days ago I have similar problems with product I do pay for, and I still get told I have no say. FO/OSS distinction is a red herring.At some point it need to be made clear; it's not a legal obligation, but a reputational challenge.
throwaway2037 9 days ago I have said the same many times here on HN. This in/famous blog post really changed my view: "Open Source Maintainers Owe You Nothing": https://mikemcquaid.com/open-source-maintainers-owe-you-noth...
Chris2048 10 days ago I have similar problems with product I do pay for, and I still get told I have no say. FO/OSS distinction is a red herring.At some point it need to be made clear; it's not a legal obligation, but a reputational challenge.
I have said the same many times here on HN. This in/famous blog post really changed my view: "Open Source Maintainers Owe You Nothing": https://mikemcquaid.com/open-source-maintainers-owe-you-noth...
I have similar problems with product I do pay for, and I still get told I have no say. FO/OSS distinction is a red herring.
At some point it need to be made clear; it's not a legal obligation, but a reputational challenge.