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trevyn on Dec 25, 2020 | parent | context | favorite | on: Craft – A fresh take on documents

Not everything has to have a business model. Some people write code because they want to, and then give it away for free. If you plant a seed in the earth, it will give you food for free, too.

Also, we’re starting to reach the point where money is an ineffective incentive.

dismalpedigree on Dec 25, 2020 | [–]

I am sure there are a handful of rent seeking startups trying to figure out how to make sure you pay a subscription for planting that seed also.

sojournerc on Dec 25, 2020 | | [–]

I laughed, but then then felt sad about my deep cynicism. Merry Christmas!

read_if_gay_ on Dec 25, 2020 | [–]

Nitpick: The seed’s business model is preserving existence of its species.

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