He didn't say that you didn't have a "Stake" in it, he said that you didn't have any "rights". Which you don't.
Its clear that you are in a significant minority with your views about open-sourcing. You may very well be correct about the benefits for quality and speed of development. I certainly would not argue with any of your points, but you don't seem to get the main one that is being made by others here. The bottom line is that it's KC's to do with what he wants. He is clearly a gifted developer and he deserves our support and gratitude. He may eventually decide to go that route or he may try to take it commercial. For now, I'm just happy that he's sharing it with us.
I actually wasn't referring to Ernie's comment when I mentioned the users as stakeholders I was referring to a previous comment.
It is actually you who fails to see my point. I know that KC holds the final decision regarding Vixen. I am in no way touting that responsibility and ownership of the code be removed from him. Open sourcing Vixen would NOT remove code ownership. I am simply stating my opinion that Vixen would mature better as an open source piece of software compared to closed.
Now here is what I don't understand: I have not once taken credit away from KC. I have never badmouthed his software or expressed anything ill towards his efforts. I very much wish to see Vixen be the best software possible. In my opinion, whether or not the majority agrees with me, Vixen would mature better as an open source piece of software. This in NO WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM degrades KC or Vixen.
I fail to understand why everyone seems to be jumping down my throat about it. This is especially since the only evidence presented to the contrary have been previous quotes by KC not wishing to open source Vixen. One of those quotes was MADE BY ME. No one here knows if his views have changed. If KC states he does not wish to open source Vixen that is perfectly acceptable. It was acceptable to me the past THREE times I asked him about it. It is his decision. That will NOT change my opinion though.
If someone would actually like to counter my arguments then go ahead. Otherwise get off your high horse.