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It's not like everything (or rather every dev) necessarily wants your money. We're forced to monetize even our hobbies in an attempt to live a worthwhile life. It's a cancerous system infecting everything and everyone.
To develop great FOSS software without the need of monetization is an enormous privilege.
Doesn't help that Apple wants €100/year + a supported Mac (average €100/year for the hw upgrade treadmill)
No, you’re absolutely right.
I am more angry at the system than at the hobbyists. I apologize for coming off like that.