Despite briefly working in the software field, I got no sympathy because of the way he communicates. Yes, I know how tough software development is. Yes, free software commoditize and runs people out of business. However, they enable the company I used to work for, develops solution that help their client. (I got laid off a few weeks ago)
No, I don't care much about software devs not making enough money in the banks. No, I am not rich, though I have more saving than most people my age. In fact, they're probably in debt.
I don't feel particularly bad for writing open source software for free or scratching my itch for free, even though I am a horrible competitor. They probably can beat me in sales technique and make more money than I ever will.
I recognize being in the software field is an honor, a blessing. It's not something that we have a right to be in. We die or live by solving people's problem and then making money off of them.
I don't recognize piracy as a moral issue, but simply a business model problem, no matter how big of a problem it is.
No, I don't care much about software devs not making enough money in the banks. No, I am not rich, though I have more saving than most people my age. In fact, they're probably in debt.
I don't feel particularly bad for writing open source software for free or scratching my itch for free, even though I am a horrible competitor. They probably can beat me in sales technique and make more money than I ever will.
I recognize being in the software field is an honor, a blessing. It's not something that we have a right to be in. We die or live by solving people's problem and then making money off of them.
I don't recognize piracy as a moral issue, but simply a business model problem, no matter how big of a problem it is.