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seba_dos1 45 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Write some software, give it away for free

Yes, it would, it does, they should and they often do. When they don't it tends to be because they're struggling to have their other needs fulfilled.

I think plenty of artists would give away their work for free without second thoughts if they didn't have to make it pay their bills.

bregma 45 days ago [–]

Yes, I understand most artists would be glad if their landlords accepted "exposure" as rent.

Similarly most salespeople would gladly work commission-free if it meant more sales.

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