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> Imagine you're running a free ice cream shop

Many open-source projects aren't passion projects run for pleasure. Think of it more like ice cream shops sharing recipes, or sharing in the work of running the factory. They just can't kick people out willy-nilly.



I would say most open-source projects are passion projects run for pleasure.


> They just can't kick people out willy-nilly.

why not?

If I'm forced to choose between enforcing rules against a random ass on the internet, or watching them annoy an actual contributor... no contest they're gone.




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