The post discusses the recent developments at Gumroad, particularly its attempt to roll out the Merchant Operator of Record (MOR) feature. Critics highlight that Gumroad's internal rollout was premature, especially in regions lacking proper taxation systems. There are speculations regarding the motivations of Gumroad's founder, Sahil Lavingia, especially surrounding Shiba Inu's DOGE, suggesting possible obscuring of payment activities. Some commenters express dissatisfaction with the company's operational decisions and branding as 'open-source.' Differing opinions hint at mistrust of start-ups claiming open-source alignment while failing to engage their communities actively. Concerns about accountability and regulatory compliance arise, reinforcing skepticism towards platforms that may obscure their processes under the guise of being unfinished or in development. Overall, there's a growing critique of the ethics surrounding open-source claims among tech startups and how they reconcile profit motives with community-driven innovation.