Why Software Should Be Free (2002)
&gt; Eventually the users will learn to support developers without coercion, just as they have learned to support public radio and television stations.<p>The crowd funding culture is evolving. In recent years I follow and donate to a couple of public initiatives in my country from free media, environment, and other public services. People are excited to donate and be members in projects that solve real problem, conduct transparency and communicate with the members.<p>Its all about trust.