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I think most OSS projects are started by unemployed people as hobbies. Or ego projects to get jobs.

[ChrisMarshallNY]

I'm unemployed (retired), and it's a hobby (that I take quite seriously).

Ego is likely involved. I love my babies, but what others think of my work isn't that important (which is good, because others aren't very impressed).

I make tools that I use, mostly.