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We want you to build the next Git platform on Cloudflare

217 points · 200 comments · geoffbp

  1. Einenlum · · focus · HN ↗
    So, one of the leader companies wants to replace the major tool used by developers all around the world, but doesn't want to pay developers to do so.

    They want us, external developers, to build it for $25k... But not cash. $25k of cloudflare hosting.

    Why do I feel like it's the most insulting offer I have seen in a while?

    1. wyrdcurt · · focus · HN ↗
      Wow. $25k in credits... if you win first place. And you must release under a permissive (commercially-exploitable) license. And you need to be a paying customer to even make an attempt.

      Insulting seems to be putting it lightly.

      1. shepherdjerred · · focus · HN ↗
        The permissive license as a requirement is pretty crazy. They're just hiring a contractor at that point. And they're paying with company scrip
        1. alsetmusic · · focus · HN ↗
          [Tennessee Ernie Ford - Sixteen Tons](<a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=MTCen9-RELM" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=MTCen9-RELM)
      2. MiroslavPokorny · · focus · HN ↗
        This is the new economy.

        The public take the risk, most never get paid, while big Tech is a guardian taking their cut of advertising.

        Everything is becoming social media.

        Your welcome.

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