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Originally Posted by Karel Jansens View Post
One last remark, and just thrown in a general direction:

I love Open Source and its developers. Heck, I wish all software was Open Source. OTOH, I don't really care that much for freeware (as in: no money down), and I still don't see why the "price==zero" checkpoint should be a point of evaluation other than: "Whoohoo! I can drink twenty more pints before turning on the freeware satnav!"

And if this thread means that I'm not allowed to shout "*****!" at a developer, just because he doesn't charge for her/his cr*p, then you'll be in for a treat (actually, no: I never shout that at developers. I often think it though...).

In fact, this subthread was never about the right to criticize freeware developers, it was about the right to be a jerk. And since I defended the OP's right to be a jerk, I've obviously become tainted goods. Well, so be it (Hades, it's not like I'm not used to that!); at least I know I've done my libertarian duty of defending the expression of opinions I despise...

There is nothing wrong with complaining about a specific app or feature. The forums are helping develop the software by giving the developers feedback that they can use. It also allows other users to help people without needing the developers time. Attacking the entire community and stating that every app made for Maemo is a horror, is uncalled for, and deserving of any flack the poster may recieve. I defend his right to say any ignorant thing he wants, I also defend my right to point out how stupid he sounds.
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