From 6d417065dc56d52202d103f216267e72e9229fed Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: abnercoimbre Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2025 11:35:16 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Small Software Shops: Minor Edits --- .../operation2030/directives/small-software-shops.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/english/operation2030/directives/small-software-shops.md b/content/english/operation2030/directives/small-software-shops.md index 7758581..99eb5ba 100644 --- a/content/english/operation2030/directives/small-software-shops.md +++ b/content/english/operation2030/directives/small-software-shops.md @@ -22,10 +22,10 @@ image="" We must protect competent programmers and help them create and sell closed-source software for profit. Whether it’s a solo indie dev or a small team forming a private company, we need to them to succeed. -We must grow the ranks of successful initiatives as those listed under [Exemplary Software](/operation2030/intro/exemplary-software). Note that while our focus is shipping real-world software, we also recognize the importance of industrial research or teaching material such as *Handmade Hero*, *Mr. 4th Labs*, or *Ink & Switch*. These projects (though not directly commercial products) have been crucial in shaping the community's values. +We shall grow the ranks of successful initiatives as those listed under [Exemplary Software](/operation2030/intro/exemplary-software). Note that while our focus is shipping real-world software, we understand the importance of industrial research or teaching material such as *Handmade Hero*, *Mr. 4th Labs*, or *Ink & Switch*. These projects (though not directly commercial products) have been crucial in shaping the community's values. -By 2030, it must no longer be daunting for a Handmade dev to find a golden path into the industry. If a teenager dreams of becoming a low-level programmer, the answer should be obvious: "Join Handmade Cities—that’s the best place to start." +By 2030, it will no longer be daunting for a Handmade dev to find a golden path into the industry. If a teenager dreams of becoming a low-level programmer, the answer should be obvious: "Join Handmade Cities—that’s the best place to start." -To achieve this, we’ll expand our conferences to form partnerships with organizations providing funding or grants to Handmade devs. Handmade Cities itself is a small business funded by ticket sales, not an angel investor, so we’re keen to connect ticket holders with life-changing opportunities instead. Any alliances that we build shall conform to our [core principles](/operation2030/philosophy/core-principles). +To achieve this, we’ll expand our conferences to form partnerships with organizations providing funding or grants to Handmade devs. Handmade Cities itself is a small business funded by ticket sales, not an angel investor, so we’re keen to connect ticket holders with life-changing opportunities instead. The alliances that we create shall conform to our [core principles](/operation2030/philosophy/core-principles). Imagine a future where attending a conference means more than just learning from speakers: it’s a chance to meet people foaming at the mouth to fund your next project or publish your game. A place where job booths are filled to the brim with lean companies (not corporations or VC-funded startups) offering meaningful work, great pay, and real autonomy.