On 4 January 2011 19:20, Jon Seltzer <seltzer1...@gmail.com> wrote: > Why not update the funding from simple donation to a purchase of > clojure/core software like a refined version of the eclipse plugin or > some other incentive based approach? I think I understand why rich > might find 'donation' approach a bit uncomfortable.
Perhaps the main distinction between the donation and purchase approaches is "paying for software development" vs. "paying for finished software". The first one may convey a sense of entitlement to influence where the project is going, whereas paying for a finished product is just that: You can read the features list / release notes before you buy. I was going to suggest an optional purchase price for Clojure 1.3 when it's finally released, without any "premium" content added -- just the option of paying for the new version, or not paying for it. However, in some way this *feels* very different to me compared to a donation, even if the expense would be the same, objectively. Maybe somebody else is able to put this feeling into words ... ? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Clojure" group. To post to this group, send email to clojure@googlegroups.com Note that posts from new members are moderated - please be patient with your first post. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to clojure+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/clojure?hl=en
