Dear all,
Background: ----------- Creating properly signed and notarized releases for macOS requires a paid membership in Apple's developer program. This membership comes in the form of a yearly subscription. So every year we get to decide anew if we see enough value in signing macOS releases to warrant the expense of 99 € that comes with it.
It is possible to distribute and use unsigned apps on macOS just like on Windows. The downside is that a user has to take additional (but not overly complicated) steps to make this work while macOS itself discourages people from using unsigned apps.
Proposal: --------- We've been creating signed macOS apps since 1.0 and I propose to continue this practice at the expense of 99 €.
Additional information: ----------------------- Last year, concerns were raised about me requesting a reimbursement after I've paid for the renewal, stating that this would impede a free choice because people might feel some form of obligation towards me. The vote still passed. You should know: I never followed through with the reimbursement, I ate that cost myself eventually. You are welcome.
This year, I'm calling for a vote one month before the renewal is due.
Votes: ------ a. Agree to spend 99 € on the Apple Developer program b. Disapprove participation in the Apple Developer program c. Other: ________
Vote closes on May 31st at the latest.