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Re:Zed Shaw: Why I (A/L)GPL by alanlinzer on Tuesday July 14, 2009 @01:20AM (#703146)
Do you even know what altruism is? It bothers me how easy people use this word. Do you really think open source programmers are "disinterested and selfless for the well-being of others"?! They want recognition for the contributions because it's in their self-interest to be noticed, respected and validated by their peers.
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Re:Zed Shaw: Why I (A/L)GPL by netsp on Tuesday July 14, 2009 @01:30AM (#703157)
That would satisfy many thoughtful people's definition of altruism.
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Re:Zed Shaw: Why I (A/L)GPL by andrewvc on Tuesday July 14, 2009 @01:30AM (#703159)
Some of us feel grateful for what the world of FOSS has given us and enjoy giving back.

Given the condescending and crude tone of your comment it's no wonder such concepts are foreign to you.

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Re:Zed Shaw: Why I (A/L)GPL by omouse on Tuesday July 14, 2009 @01:41AM (#703175)
You have warped definitions for the words "condescending" and "crude".
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Re:Zed Shaw: Why I (A/L)GPL by alanlinzer on Tuesday July 14, 2009 @02:41AM (#703227)
It's an insult to assume people would rather work for your personal gain than their own.
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Re:Zed Shaw: Why I (A/L)GPL by netsp on Tuesday July 14, 2009 @08:17AM (#703530)
How so?
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