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That would just ensure that no one ever commits resources to developing something new...
Did you not notice that almost the entire realm of technology runs on open source software largely written by volunteers? Yes your laptop may run a proprietary piece of software but not the servers it talks to, your phone, your apps, the cash register at the store, the computer chip in your kids toys etc.....
Do you not notice that those volunteers have bills to pay and need jobs and income from somewhere? The world doesn't run on goodwill.
So... what, are you denying that open source software exists because people have to pay bills...?
The point is every business cannot be a volunteer organization. And those companies that build that sort of infrastructure are supported by larger, proprietary companies.