My Startup Failed, So We Open-Sourced the Tech

Re:My Startup Failed, So We Open-Sourced the Tech by ozfive on Sunday February 23, 2020 @12:18AM (#22395285)

Shame, shame, shame, on every detractor to open source here. The code may be crappy but at least someone released code to the public and they get to learn from it. Why don't you all write a blog post on the intricacies of how shitty this code is so that future developers can learn what not to do. Your negative responses are shameful. And you won't do a write-up since you are a lazy to begin with!

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Re:My Startup Failed, So We Open-Sourced the Tech by kevindong on Sunday February 23, 2020 @12:46AM (#22395352)

There's nothing wrong with open sourcing bad code---we do live in a free world after all. But much like they were free to open source it, I'm free to critique it, not use it, and not support it.

It's just striking that the team behind the project calls their code "production-ready" despite it objectively not being true. Furthermore, they have the audacity to try charging for a support contract for what is undeniably going to be buggy code. Albeit I suppose it's still admirable they open sourced their code at all.

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Re:My Startup Failed, So We Open-Sourced the Tech by catoc on Sunday February 23, 2020 @05:44AM (#22396203)

> "... it's a free world, I'm free to critique it"

He didn't say you're not free to critique it. He asked that if you do, critique it in a useful way: don't just shame it, but instead articulate what exactly sucks and how it could be done better.

If you failed and are brave enough to show your failure to the world, let's appreciate that and learn from it, not bash it so that afterwards no one dares releasing anything anymore (not saying you did this, just explaining his point).

Kudos for opensourcing!

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Re:My Startup Failed, So We Open-Sourced the Tech by matz1 on Sunday February 23, 2020 @10:04AM (#22397115)

People are free to shame it too.

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Re:My Startup Failed, So We Open-Sourced the Tech by mixmastamyk on Sunday February 23, 2020 @01:40AM (#22395500)

You seem very confused about the subject and human nature for that matter. I don’t know how to help you.

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Re:My Startup Failed, So We Open-Sourced the Tech by catoc on Sunday February 23, 2020 @06:01AM (#22396261)

Your comment is indeed not helping, anyone in any way. It just bashes someone making a point, without adding anything of substance.

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Re:My Startup Failed, So We Open-Sourced the Tech by mixmastamyk on Sunday February 23, 2020 @07:40PM (#22400637)

A reality check may be helpful, assuming the person is ready to hear it.

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Re:My Startup Failed, So We Open-Sourced the Tech by catoc on Monday February 24, 2020 @03:40AM (#22402553)

True.

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Re:My Startup Failed, So We Open-Sourced the Tech by jodrellblank on Sunday February 23, 2020 @11:38AM (#22397760)

Every comment of yours in this thread is insulting, negative, critical and - in your own words - commenting like that is shameful. What are you trying to contribute by calling everyone else who comments lazy arrogant wannabees?

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