"Rune" <run### [at] mobilixnetdk> wrote in message
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> Greg M. Johnson wrote:
>> There is little difference in the effect on a freeware
>> community between your new policy and your old one.
>
> Oh sorry, I didn't know you spoke on behalf of the community.
>

Okay, how about there might be resentment of those who criticize any
for-profit venture within a freeware community?

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Greg M. Johnson wrote:
> "Rune" <run### [at] mobilixnetdk> wrote in message
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> 
>>I'm sorry, I have no idea about what you're talking about.
>>Making *what* shareware has the same effect on the
>>community as *what*?
> 
> "Voluntary donations" is what I meant by "shareware".  There is little
> difference in the effect on a freeware community between your new policy and
> your old  one.

I can't agree, FWIW. As long as Rune's not beating anyone over the head 
to do it, "voluntary" is the key here. There's a big difference between 
demanding money and asking for it; compare the RIAA to a street 
musician, for instance.

-Xplo

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