[nevernude]

I see a lot comments here suggesting the he should just pack his bags and get a corporate gig. How many other great open source projects will we miss out on because developers see this advice and not even bother in the first place.

[cheeze]

I always see stuff like this, especially on HN, and get impostor syndrome from it.

I do it because it's a job, and I need money. I program to _solve problems_, not because I love programming.

Some people just really love programming.

I hope they get what they are worth though.

[nevernude]

Sure, but you (maybe not you specifically) _solve problems_ by using a lot of open source. Your ability to do your job and get paid depends on the labor of others. Why not compensate them for it.