Post ArIPdbxFQcoMwa3xmC by zacchiro@mastodon.xyz
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 (DIR) Post #ArIPdbxFQcoMwa3xmC by zacchiro@mastodon.xyz
       2025-02-19T15:19:13Z
       
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       I always conclude my bug reports to #opensource projects, or even my first followup message to a bug report filed by others, with a sentence like: "Thanks a lot for maintaining PROJECT, it's amazing!".It's a little gesture, but it goes a long way.When you use #freesofware made by others, remember that it is first of all a *gift* that they are giving to all humanity (and you among them), and only second a software product with defects and avenues for improvement.
       
 (DIR) Post #ArIQ5m2bWMXSKnztWy by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
       2025-02-20T02:41:11Z
       
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       @zacchiro I try to do this when reporting problems with hosted services too. Especially when they're community-hosted services maintained by volunteers. Same reasoning. People don't have to spend their spare time keeping these things alive, and they can earn good money with the skills required.@Blort