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   weed (jepyang@wandering.shop)'s status on Wednesday, 13-May-2026 01:29:52 JST weed

   it took a lot of work but i feel like artists and other creative workers have successfully developed a general culture of “don’t work for free.” people will offer experience or exposure but we generally understand that it’s just exploitation. even if you enjoy the work! get paid! even (especially!) if the work is important and aligned with your interests and values!!! get paid!!!

   anyway i think open-source maintainers should think about this

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     weed (jepyang@wandering.shop)'s status on Wednesday, 13-May-2026 01:29:52 JST weed

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     somebody convince me that open source software is not simply DIYing the means of production and then giving it to the capitalist class for free