Antoine & Alexandre - the GEM issue requires resolving quickly: GEM-devs/ IOhannes, take the goddam cash!! (and redistribute it accordingly:)
P.A. - Yes indeed, agreed re academia, though have to say, more and more, it appears it's the 'top-end' of institutions, which provide such space/time & opportunities. Perhaps we can say that those working within academia and/or large software-based businesses (it's seemingly mainly larger orgs) have already forged some equilibrium regarding F/L/O production and contributions theein. Value may take many forms (most often post-hard_cash), particularly when it may be measured. I guess my questioning regarding the usefulness of bounties is in the prodding of the fine-line that exists for the self-employed/sole trader/artists/code-dabbling precariat. E.G. Pd's history is littered with those who've become overwhelmed with both the demands of real life and the burgeoning Jones (addiction) of maintaining code (it was just a fun weekend hobby at first but then got out of hand, STARTED TAKING OVER MY LIFE!!). I do think bounties are useful but I'm trying to talk myself out of it... Appreciate the responses, J
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