.NET Libraries Are Beyond Saving

Summary

Nick discusses the concerning trend in the .NET ecosystem where popular open-source projects are transitioning to closed or commercial licensing models, including Prism, AutoMapper, Mediator, and potentially MassTransit. He argues that simply forking these projects is not a sustainable solution, as most forks lack the original creator's passion and motivation. The key takeaway is that when open-source projects become unpaid work, developers often seek commercial approaches to sustain their efforts, and the community needs a more thoughtful strategy to maintain critical .NET libraries and frameworks.