> It seems like one possible future here is that open source becomes less like passion projects that scratch an itch and more like driving for Uber.
Is that a future we want? I would much rather work towards a future where everyone makes enough at their day job and can work on passion projects on the side.
Why are we okay with the idea that in order to get by, we should have to do work in our supposed off time as well? Uber/etc love to bring up the fact that it's often their drivers' second job, as a defense of their independent contractor status and pay. Which is, to me, a pretty damning indictment of how we've structured our society.
Is that a future we want? I would much rather work towards a future where everyone makes enough at their day job and can work on passion projects on the side.
Why are we okay with the idea that in order to get by, we should have to do work in our supposed off time as well? Uber/etc love to bring up the fact that it's often their drivers' second job, as a defense of their independent contractor status and pay. Which is, to me, a pretty damning indictment of how we've structured our society.