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> We need law changes to ensure that open source can be sustainable and companies pay the fair share of revenue they make by using it.

We don't need more laws. There is something called a License Agreement.

However if you publish your stuff on GPL and other permissive licenses you can't really complain about Amazon, Google and Microsoft making millions on your code while you beg for donations on your Github page.



> We don't need more laws. There is something called a License Agreement.

We just need UBI.


How would UBI help software developers pay for their libraries? They are already among the most highly paid professionals.


People who enjoy doing open-source will be able to dedicate more time to their (very useful) hobby.


Why UBI? I don't want any money, I have a job.


not sure why are you being downvoted, you have accurately described the incentive structure leading to these situations




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