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Dr. Hax | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Wow, the problem with devs who built #cypherpunk tech without charging a fee don't deserve funding.

What a horrible outlook on life & #freedom
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Compromised | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Better devs with integrity the key point you missed !
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Dr. Hax | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Sure, but until this week, was there any reason to doubt their integrity?

What about all the other builders who are making cool stuff, the vast majority of them unpaid?

And of the fortunate few who are funded, how's their integrity? If people abandoned them, would they look for opportunities to make ends meet, or keep working for free?
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Compromised | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2 
 Everyone deserves to be compensated for their work, but open source operates on a different model. Keep in mind, donations alone won't make you rich or cover your bills!