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@mgsiegler Seems like previewing links in a mini-card is *good* for the open web ...?

@scottros Linearly would be a good first step! But non-linearly allows the business to have a built-in safety cushion, & ride changes well.

11/ This is an ongoing exploration, which I'm privileged to be able to do. We're still finding the right balance. But I'm confident we will.

10/ If we want to see software built with better principles, we can't criticize businesses for wanting to make money. Profit is not evil.

9/ A sustainable, respectful business is one that can grow non-linearly based on its products, while not exploiting its users.

8/ Creating a paid-for add-on to commoditized software is not sustainable, because the primary product is still commoditized.

7/ Even in enterprise, the value of open source is often "freedom from recurring licensing" - i.e., a devalued product.

6/ Known's business is support and hosted services like Pro and Convoy, not the open source platform.

5/ Therefore, open software has to be a by-product, not the core focus of, a business.

4/ The core people who are attracted by open software are exactly the people who won't pay for your products or services.

3/ "Open" is not a selling point. You are always competing on the product, not on your principles.

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