this post was submitted on 01 Jun 2024
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Context: After evaluating the DockerHub Verified Publisher Program and receiving a mail with "it costs as little as $5k per year" I have come to the conclusion that it's not worth it

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[–] [email protected] 63 points 3 months ago

I just want the dockerfile that generated the image.

[–] [email protected] 48 points 3 months ago

But how will people know your container is official besides all the hints on your website?

[–] [email protected] 31 points 3 months ago

For large companies that serve many customers 5K per year is a drop in a bucket. If it provides their customers with a more secure experience, it is worth it.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 months ago

It’s all proprietary drivel & should be avoided.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Wait, Facebook did the same nonsense as well?

[–] thesmokingman 6 points 3 months ago

Looks like there is now a subscription program. imo that’s much better than it used to be at least for Insta (apologies for the link; not sure when it changed so that’s the best quick search).

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

To be fair, they are providing several services with it, along with the data hosting. Being verified also means you get boosted in search results, with comes with more downloads. So at least the cost can be somewhat justified. Whether it's too much is valid for debate.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 months ago

The fact that paid images get boosted in search results, instead of good images, is just bad IMO

This doesn't justify the price for me, this justifies getting rid of this system

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Bruh, this is news to me, what a wild time to be alive