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by pdntspa 969 days ago
> The ideal software economy is one in which innovators capture a good portion of the wealth they create.

Beg to differ, the ideal software economies maximally empowers end-users at the absolute minimal cost. Innovators can and should leave substantial cash on the table. They should see themselves as stewards of a public good.

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> They should see themselves as stewards of a public good.

I think that goes a bit far. They don’t absolutely _have_ to. It’s just nice if they do.

I agree in principle but being a steward doesn't put food on the table