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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month 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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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month 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.