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2009-08-15
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2009-08-15
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2009-08-16
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2009-08-16
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The problems with bounties (the idea has been brought up before), is that it discourages something the open source model encourages: collaboration. Instead of having a couple developers work together to get something done, they'll fight against each other to be the first to get it done and get the money. This leads to projects that are completed poorly, and leaves out the possibility for beginning developers to learn how to port. Where a new developer might be interested in helping you out, if you place a bounty on it, the more experienced developers would be less likely to help the young developer out.
I think a list where people can vote on what should be done is a better idea. Also, developers should add paypal donate buttons. If you like a project, donate to it! That's the best way to get more development done.
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2009-08-16
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2009-08-16
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I reckon that would be done without a bounty though, it just needs someone who knows how to do it. No bounty is really going to pay me enough to sit down and learn that stuff for a single project unless I'm interested, and if I'm interested anyway the kudos from doing the work is probably as good as/better than a bounty anyway. IMHO of course
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2009-08-17
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2009-08-17
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2009-08-18
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(On the other side, I'm sorry that port is not going to come from me)