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Hi, i've got a vision on how the op...
Hi,
i've got a vision on how the open source world could get a boost, and I want to share it. I think ohloh is able to do it.
The idea is basically something like centralized bounties (as I found out later), which could replace the culture of donations. People could postpone their donated money after something important to them is developed.
It would be much more effective for companies and indivudials. Compare it to writing a letter to microsoft and asking them to include .odt support :)
Essential things that I miss in current bounty systems are these:
- Freedom to choose for which software you offer a bounty. The website should do the job and inform the developers about their bounties.
- Small amounts, like those on donation systems, should be encouraged.
- Money-back terms. Users should set their deadlines, when they can take their money back or prolong the date.
- Discussions about minor features and enhacements. Any user can offer money for any enhancement as he sees it. He can describe it, and others can support this vision or not (this way loose descriptions and common visions are encouraged)
Basically that's it.
Justas, 2niekai@gmail.com
The idea is good but it misses the point that a project has to be taken care of even there are no new features developed.
That starts off with bugfixing, server maintenance, user support etc. and ends with ether things involving the communtiy - this is covered by normal donations too.
Sadly most people do forget about this (as you did) and think once a software is created you are done.
So guys.. if a project asks for donations do the developers a favour and donate if you like the software. Don't hold back for some obscure feature you might or might not need.
Agree, that cant totally replace donations. Perhaps in some balance with support market, but really, not on its own. Still, in my eyes, it doesn`t make the idea any worse.