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Open source maintenance fee (opensourcemaintenancefee.org)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/opensource

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Note: This uses github sponsors, which is a microsoft owned middleman as @[email protected] mentioned. I heavily recommend https://liberapay.com/ as an alternative. The idea of the project is solid, though

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27040265

I personally think this is a good idea. FOSS is amazing but it needs some funding in reality. What are your thoughts?

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[–] Kelly 12 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Q: What if I don’t want to pay the Maintenance Fee?

That’s fine. You can download the project’s source code and follow the Open Source license for the software.

Do not open issues. Do not ask questions. Do not download releases. Do not reference packages via a package manager. Do not use anything other than the source code released under the Open Source license.

Also, if you choose to not pay the Maintenance Fee, but find yourself returning to check on the status of issues or review answers to questions others ask, you are still using the project and need to pay the Maintenance Fee.

I disagree vehemently! The community adds value and is a form of contribution.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Agree with you. That last paragraph reeks of Reddit-like monetisation of community goodwill.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah, that last point is the most BS honestly. So even if you aren't using the project, checking up on it gets you to have to pay? Wtf.