Money introduces an incentive to cheat and share work that’s not yours. Introducing payments would likely have the opposite effect - more frequent, lower quality work or even just rip offs. It’s already a problem on nostr and we’re not even known. If we get any decent scale it’ll become an even bigger issue.
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I can see that problem, but that's surely an issue everywhere, even indie game development?
That it can be abused isn't a reason not to do it, just means people need to take more responsibility.
Plus, if were talking photos specifically, its easy to prove you own them via raw files (if they were taken on a proper camera).
Remember these "payments" are entirely voluntary, for small amounts, and its not like anyone is getting rich :)
But I do apprentice your point and yes, money can introduce its own problems. :)
Sure. All I’m saying is money changes the dynamic of experiences and sometimes expectations too. It could work and worth a try for sure. I had designed a client for photographers a while ago. Maybe it’s time to vibe one together.
Sounds good. And I agree that money brings out the scammers, but I'm being positive this week, unusually :)