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Re:Write some software, give it away for free by seba_dos1 on Wednesday May 06, 2026 @03:42AM (#48033412)
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.

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Re:Write some software, give it away for free by bregma on Wednesday May 06, 2026 @06:43AM (#48034692)
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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