Re: GPL vs. sweatshops (was Re: Bias)

On Wed, 12 Jun 2002, John Alvord wrote:

> Few people that propose to explain "the world" proceed without
> critics. Simplification leads to errors: the only question is are the
> errors significant. Arguing about monetary compensation in an area
> which prides itself as "free" and working with volunteers... well it
> just doesn't convince me.

I was responding to a message that was specifically discussing employees 
PAID to develop Open Source software.  That's the context I was within, and 
the reason why I confined those remarks to issues of pay.  It wasn't meant 
to be taken in isolation as an illustration of all Open Source motivation.

> >Yes, all of your points are correct.  They were just beyond the scope of 
> >the particular message you're complaining about.
> [Politely] Your essays into truth often stray beyond the focus...

I know!  So can't you give me a break when I _do_ manage to focus? :-P

Deven