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I find it ironic that the laws that allowed Notch to cash out were expressly created to forward the progress of science and arts. Yet we find ourselves at a place where the dream is not to work and perfect craft, but to Get Rich Quick so we can relax for the rest of our lives. I, too, find it sad.


Notch has said that he wants to continue working but that he finds the millstone of Minecraft too weighty.

He is getting away from Minecraft and Mojang precisely so that he can perfect his craft and continue to work.

He's not leaving Mojang so that he can go and kick puppies or club seals. I find the calls on him to do something noble to be deeply unpleasant.




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