Looks pretty open source to me https://mirrors.slackware.com/slackware/slackware-current/source/

Cash discount is the way to go. Price is the price but offering discounts is fine.

I agree but I’m not sure BTC fit the definition of proprietary money I’m finding online. How does BTC qualify in your opinion?

Back when I used to donate money when new releases dropped.

OMG. I can’t believe the marketing department was that inept. Tragic

I don’t think this is about purity tests so much as popularity. People don’t want to vote for him. It doesn’t matter if he’s pure or not.