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- The best code is often written when the programmer is supposed to be doing something else, as seen in open source projects.
- Open source software reflects a programmer's passion, joy, or anger, driving them to pursue perfection.
- User demands in open source are not about money; they reflect shared care for software quality.
- Contributors help improve the software; ignoring them is an option, but their input stems from shared concern.
- The creator has the right to control design and refuse contributions that don't fit the vision.
- Treating user interactions as merely about money is a mistake; both parties value quality.
- Editors note that upset OSS developers might find their work resembles office work.
- The paradox highlights that OSS writers care more about free code than paid work.