> I don't see it as attractive for any for-profit investment.
Well don't forget, it applies to non-profits too. Or an individual who makes money from it.
edit: can't reply to the reply below (too nested? IDK).
> I'm not sure I'm understanding your point... could you please elaborate?
My point is the compliance laws apply to "non-profits" (the legal entity) and individuals that make a profit from OSS. Perhaps you covered that in
"for profit" but that term is often used for companies and in contrast to "non-profit"
Yeah, I hear you... the burdens are also real for non-profits and individuals. I should have said it is more about motivations. I wouldn't go into EU to complete against displaced ROW companies in the hopes of making money (personally or as a company or a VC).
But if the mission was to make the world a better place and profit wasn't important, sure. As business-unfriendly as the environment is, it is very consumer friendly, at least in intent. IMO there may be unintended consequences that harm consumers but their hearts are in the right place.
Well don't forget, it applies to non-profits too. Or an individual who makes money from it.
edit: can't reply to the reply below (too nested? IDK).
> I'm not sure I'm understanding your point... could you please elaborate?
My point is the compliance laws apply to "non-profits" (the legal entity) and individuals that make a profit from OSS. Perhaps you covered that in "for profit" but that term is often used for companies and in contrast to "non-profit"