If I were a dev, that would be the number one reason I would not publish any app I created. The constant demands from users, the constant integrations, et al, nah…pass. I am grateful for who do, but that’s just not my bag.
I think I’m going to put a declarations.md that says something like “I made this for me, but I’m sharing it with the world. If you find it useful, use it and let me know! If you find issues, submit request and I’ll look but no promises. And if you want feature X … fork it and build it. The code’s yours, with my blessings. PS: I don’t accept PRs, sorry”.
I code for fun; I’m not looking for a third unpaid job. That’s what parenting is for.
If I were a dev, that would be the number one reason I would not publish any app I created. The constant demands from users, the constant integrations, et al, nah…pass. I am grateful for who do, but that’s just not my bag.
He specifically goes on to say it’s primarily from dealing with anti-AI backlash in response to his use of Claude to help (solely) maintain the client: https://github.com/andrewrabert/jellium-desktop/issues/609
I think I’m going to put a declarations.md that says something like “I made this for me, but I’m sharing it with the world. If you find it useful, use it and let me know! If you find issues, submit request and I’ll look but no promises. And if you want feature X … fork it and build it. The code’s yours, with my blessings. PS: I don’t accept PRs, sorry”.
I code for fun; I’m not looking for a third unpaid job. That’s what parenting is for.
That would be a way to do it. Here it is, works on my machine, it you feel you can use it, knock yourselves out. 30 minute, 30 mile guarantee.
Well, that’s a full time job right there. I wish you the very best of luck in those endeavors. You’ll need it.
One could also not feel obligated to address all requests and just let anyone fork the project.
Isn’t it a bit about the ego to keep running the project while it’s too much to handle?