Comments on: WordPress users a bunch of tight arses? http://www.trupela.com/2010/04/10/wordpress-users-a-bunch-of-tight-arses/ on Tribalism, Open Source and the Unexpected Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:35:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Roberthttp://www.trupela.com/2010/04/10/wordpress-users-a-bunch-of-tight-arses/#comment-2477 Robert Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:39:18 +0000 http://www.trupela.com/?p=5928#comment-2477 Ata,A valid point you raise however having participated/contributed to several Open Source projects over the years and having studied the Open Source phenomenon - I firmly believe that the primary motivator for those that participate in Open Source developments is much more that just obtaining back links to their site. When one understands the energy behind what it is that excites and drives individuals to give their time freely is to truly understand the philosophy and culture behind this trend that is rocking the software industry to it core.Robert Ata,

A valid point you raise however having participated/contributed to several Open Source projects over the years and having studied the Open Source phenomenon – I firmly believe that the primary motivator for those that participate in Open Source developments is much more that just obtaining back links to their site. When one understands the energy behind what it is that excites and drives individuals to give their time freely is to truly understand the philosophy and culture behind this trend that is rocking the software industry to it core.

Robert

]]> By: Atahttp://www.trupela.com/2010/04/10/wordpress-users-a-bunch-of-tight-arses/#comment-2470 Ata Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:32:10 +0000 http://www.trupela.com/?p=5928#comment-2470 Obviously it is nice to donate some money but don't you think the main purpose to create an open source product to give away for free is 'automated backlinks'?! That means thousands or even hundreds of thousands of free backlinks to their site which many creators seem to profit from. Either they have ads on their site or affiliate products which they promote. Note also most of the backlinks are there for many many years. In other words permanent free backlinks. I have come across several product creators, be it wp plugins or some free sofware which they give away for free tgat includes their url anchor text. Many product creators would not spend hours upon hours for a few lousy hundred dollars. They think long term and that is backlinks. Obviously it is nice to donate some money but don’t you think the main purpose to create an open source product to give away for free is ‘automated backlinks’?!
That means thousands or even hundreds of thousands of free backlinks to their site which many creators seem to profit from. Either they have ads on their site or affiliate products which they promote.
Note also most of the backlinks are there for many many years. In other words permanent free backlinks. I have come across several product creators, be it wp plugins or some free sofware which they give away for free tgat includes their url anchor text. Many product creators would not spend hours upon hours for a few lousy hundred dollars. They think long term and that is backlinks.

]]> By: Roberthttp://www.trupela.com/2010/04/10/wordpress-users-a-bunch-of-tight-arses/#comment-2276 Robert Sat, 01 May 2010 14:23:58 +0000 http://www.trupela.com/?p=5928#comment-2276 Got to get my visa 1st! Got to get my visa 1st!

]]> By: Sebastian Lindstromhttp://www.trupela.com/2010/04/10/wordpress-users-a-bunch-of-tight-arses/#comment-2272 Sebastian Lindstrom Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:57:58 +0000 http://www.trupela.com/?p=5928#comment-2272 Tru'. Lets keep the balance alive! See you in PNG in July :) Tru’. Lets keep the balance alive!
See you in PNG in July :)

]]> By: Joe Dolsonhttp://www.trupela.com/2010/04/10/wordpress-users-a-bunch-of-tight-arses/#comment-2208 Joe Dolson Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:00:29 +0000 http://www.trupela.com/?p=5928#comment-2208 I really appreciate this post, Robert! I write WordPress plugins because that's my way of giving to the open source community - but it doesn't change the fact that I have to make a living, too. Your appreciation for what's involved in authoring and maintaining a plugin is something I'm very thankful for!Thank you! I really appreciate this post, Robert! I write WordPress plugins because that’s my way of giving to the open source community – but it doesn’t change the fact that I have to make a living, too. Your appreciation for what’s involved in authoring and maintaining a plugin is something I’m very thankful for!

Thank you!

]]> By: Tweets that mention Wordpress users a bunch of tight arses? -- Topsy.comhttp://www.trupela.com/2010/04/10/wordpress-users-a-bunch-of-tight-arses/#comment-2204 Tweets that mention Wordpress users a bunch of tight arses? -- Topsy.com Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:05:41 +0000 http://www.trupela.com/?p=5928#comment-2204 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by clubwordpress, Robert. Robert said: Wordpress users a bunch of tight arses?: Are you a Wordpress user that gives back to your community or are you one of ) [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by clubwordpress, Robert. Robert said: WordPress users a bunch of tight arses?: Are you a WordPress user that gives back to your community or are you one of ) [...]

]]> By: Sjroephttp://www.trupela.com/2010/04/10/wordpress-users-a-bunch-of-tight-arses/#comment-2202 Sjroep Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:12:49 +0000 http://www.trupela.com/?p=5928#comment-2202 I totally agree. I used the plugin wp-table reloaded on the website of my work. Tobias is the guy who made the plugin. I talked with him regarding the excellent work he has been doing and to see if could help me develop a hook for the plugin. I told him I was going to compensate him for his effort by donating 25 euro. He almost fell of his chair, because usually he has to ask people to donate if he does work for them.http://tobias.baethge.com/2010/03/extension-6-showing-only-rows-that-match-a-filter/ I totally agree. I used the plugin wp-table reloaded on the website of my work. Tobias is the guy who made the plugin. I talked with him regarding the excellent work he has been doing and to see if could help me develop a hook for the plugin. I told him I was going to compensate him for his effort by donating 25 euro. He almost fell of his chair, because usually he has to ask people to donate if he does work for them.

http://tobias.baethge.com/2010/03/extension-6-showing-only-rows-that-match-a-filter/

]]>