[embedding-shape]

> Lol, imagine relying on underpaid volunteers in mission-critical software infrastructure

Why would anyone imagine that, when no one has suggested that?? How about coming up with arguments against something, if you're against it, rather arguing against some imaginary point no one made.

[u8080]

Discussion around grants here is the critics of insufficiency of EU grants to fund proper alternative software supply chain.

"imagine" is just ironical note for what is happenning in reality(you are advocating for (subjectively) improper financing model which expects to provide over-the-market quality with under-the-market cost)