This is Martin Owens. He is a leading developer of Inkscape, a free open-source vector graphics editor. Adobe has lost millions of dollars because of his work. Thank you Martin 🫡 (i.ytimg.com)

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Martin believes everyone should have access to free quality software.

Thanks so much🙏

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[-] my_hat_stinks@programming.dev 13 points 10 months ago

I disagree with that framing, someone not buying your shit is not the same as you losing money. Inkscape saved millions for graphic designers, which is very different. Adobe was not entitled to that money, you can't lose something that was never yours.

[-] madame_gaymes@programming.dev 8 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Subtle distinction, but actually pretty huge. I agree with you. Companies also use this to say that pirating is stealing, when they never had the business in the first place.

[-] victorz@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Exactly. I'm pirating because I can't afford to pay hundreds of dollars each month to watch all the movies and shows that I do. If I didn't have the opportunity to pirate, I still wouldn't afford it legitimately...