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Bountysource Stole at Least $21,000 From Open Source Developers (boehs.org)

submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by BrikoX@lemmy.zip to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

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This is why people say the open source ecosystem sucks.

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[-] Misanthrope@lemmy.ml 73 points 6 months ago

In 2017, the project was purchased by the cryptocurrency company CanYa, and in 2020 it was sold to “The Blockchain Group”. Coincidently, around this time, the Bountysource project announced drastic changes to its terms of service, enabling them to steal unclaimed bounties after two years

Crypto ghouls strike again!

[-] acastcandream@beehaw.org 28 points 6 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

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[-] theshatterstone54@feddit.uk 3 points 6 months ago

Here's the thing: I'm excited about the tech and its potential uses. BUT there's a reason why I still steer clear of any project that hasn't built up reputation for years. If the project is worthwhile, early adopters will find out and eventually, it will grow over many years. Then it could be considered somewhat "trustworthy".