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Only the first is the correct free software way.

The second is misguided and leads to sob stories of burnout. It's also an open invitation for idiots and corporations to walk all over you. And then you accept Jia's offer to be co-maintainer because it's getting to be too much for you. And then you have your software backdoored, ironically burning the demanding leeches that thought they could get a free lunch off of you.




Depends on your motivation and resources. As an individual developer, probably.




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