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That is something that should be determined up front by the purchaser. If you want it to be open source, require it.

It isn't something to blame a vendor for several decades after you agree to a contract when you feel like you missed out.



I’m not blaming a vendor. I’m calling out how I think it is immoral. And I don’t donate to such vendors.

I understand why they do it as I like money too.


I think there is a big difference between donating to a for profit project and paying for a service.

There is also donating to something because you want a for profit service to exist as something to buy.




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