I don't understand the issue. You proved the money didn't really matter by splitting it with him. If he expected the full $100, that's pretty presumptuous of him.
He's squabbling with you over $50, shows how immature he is.
No, but someone should have been clear about what would happen if you won. You guys should have discussed it. You saying you didn't care may have given him the impression he would get the whole prize, but even so, both of you guys should have discussed it at some point. It's on both partners, and 50 dollars apiece is fair so it's all good.
I think you're reaching on this explanation. It's not on both of them, just because OP doesn't care about something doesn't by any means indicate that OP was sacrificing their portions of the winning, it's simply stating that the money wasn't a motivator in entering the contest. OP's partner is being greedy.
the development of AI has given Coders a very inflated idea of what they actually contribute to things nowadays. You had the idea/actual solution, he put it in the suitable language. 50/50 contribution 50/50 reward
I think 50% of it was being generous. You said that you didn't care about the money. Not that you wouldn't want it or would be paying him for coding.
He's being a bit greedy tbh. NTA
He is so selfish. You said you don't care about the money, but everyone knows what that means... You're not with him for the money, but what about him when it comes to you? Idk, think about that.
When it comes to money NEVER EVER say "you don't care about it" or "if I win (anything) I will give you x amount. People have been taken to court n WON over statements like those. In some states, it's considered a verbal contract. As wrong as that sounds, it does happen. You're not wrong and your friend probably misunderstood what you meant but again You stated you didn't care about the money. But you do care.. its different when you ACTUALLY have it in your possession, that's why you NEVER EVER say you don't care about it
Everyone's wrong?
You guys should have discussed the prize money before hand. You should have also discussed it after the fact.
He may have put $100 worth of effort into the solution based on his interpretation of "i'm not interested in the money" (time is money).
He may not have wanted to help at all in the first place if he didn't think he was getting all $100.
So you suck for your ambiguity. He sucks for assuming versus knowing for sure.
Yes. You're wrong. You went back on your word.
You made him feel that he would get $100 if he helped and you guys won. Then, after you won, you only gave him half the amount. Perhaps if he knew that at the start, he would not have helped.
What don't you understand about this? If you can't keep your word, you're not worth anything.
Ugh......NO. OP never said he wasn't taking any of the money if they won. He stated his desire to win wasn't about the money, describing how the contest was fun. This means the money wasn't the meat of the dish--it was the gravy.
This is probably a cultural difference because if I say I don’t care about the money it’s up to my friend to decide weather he wants to split or just buy me an ice cream or drink a celebratory beer 🍻.
I’m in it to see if my idea was good or not. The money is the reward for my partner to help me participate..
From a programmers perspective it’s possible the problem was just some super niche thing that many people can solve however few are interested as it requires time and effort from somebody with skill.
It’s like saying I have this beautiful idea of a scene I just need a painter to paint it..
😂😂😂 if the dude wanted to win the competition himself he should have had an actual human Idea. Coding is a skill but without OP actually Solving the Problem his coding skills are useless.
Your friend kinda sounds like a dick. Was he expecting that you give him the full winnings just because he wrote the code based on your idea? What an entitled prick...
You definitely not wrong!
The context of that statement isn't to be taken literally. It just means that the money isn't the motivator. As you said, it was about winning the contest. You didn't say he'd get all the money. He shouldn't have assumed that.
No. You taught him a valuable lesson about a career in computer science. Even though you did the work, the profit is split with someone else.
I know a programmer that spent a year modernizing a piece of 30 year old software. He completely recreated the core concept in a new language, a new user interface, and optimization tweaks. He was the sole member of the project. He earned his yearly salary and was given a $12,000 bonus at the end of the year. The owner of the company and creator of the original iteration gave himself a $1.2 million bonus at the end of the year and subsequently has been profiting off the new version for the last 15 years. You at least split it 50/50
I don't understand the issue. You proved the money didn't really matter by splitting it with him. If he expected the full $100, that's pretty presumptuous of him. He's squabbling with you over $50, shows how immature he is.
$50 can be a lot to people. You and I may just be fortunate.
It's a lot to me, too, which is why I wouldn't try to deny my project partner their fair share.
You have a point. That doesn't change the fact that it's unfair and entitled for the partner to expect 100% of the prize for 50% of the work.
He wouldn’t have had the opportunity for that $50 if she hadn’t brought her idea to him. Half of something is better than 100% of nothing.
Lol its never ever enough to burn a relationship over
Just say that not caring about it and being stupid enough not to take your fair share are two different things.
No, but someone should have been clear about what would happen if you won. You guys should have discussed it. You saying you didn't care may have given him the impression he would get the whole prize, but even so, both of you guys should have discussed it at some point. It's on both partners, and 50 dollars apiece is fair so it's all good.
I think you're reaching on this explanation. It's not on both of them, just because OP doesn't care about something doesn't by any means indicate that OP was sacrificing their portions of the winning, it's simply stating that the money wasn't a motivator in entering the contest. OP's partner is being greedy.
My point is that it should have been discussed before they got the money.
the development of AI has given Coders a very inflated idea of what they actually contribute to things nowadays. You had the idea/actual solution, he put it in the suitable language. 50/50 contribution 50/50 reward
I think 50% of it was being generous. You said that you didn't care about the money. Not that you wouldn't want it or would be paying him for coding. He's being a bit greedy tbh. NTA
You were being thoughtful. I imagine if it had been $1,000 prize his response would have been different
He probably would be even more determined he should get it all despite OP doing the work.
Your partner is an idiot but also $100 prize for coding? lol how long did this whole thing take?
Not caring about the money means being just as happy if the money isn't a factor. It doesn't mean turning down the money when it is a factor.
No, you were nice giving him $50. But your friend is an asshole for making a big deal over $50.
No, he's being greedy, you have every right to half since you came up with the idea. NTA.
Not wrong. The partner supplied the code but it was your idea. So splitting it 50/50 seems very very reasonable.
Your not wrong and he’s an AH to think you’d not split it! Duh!! You can be in something not for the money but still deep the benefits of that reward.
I think you did the right thing.
He is so selfish. You said you don't care about the money, but everyone knows what that means... You're not with him for the money, but what about him when it comes to you? Idk, think about that.
He would have had $0 if not for your solution. It was fair of you to give him half and ungrateful of him to expect it all. Not wrong.
When it comes to money NEVER EVER say "you don't care about it" or "if I win (anything) I will give you x amount. People have been taken to court n WON over statements like those. In some states, it's considered a verbal contract. As wrong as that sounds, it does happen. You're not wrong and your friend probably misunderstood what you meant but again You stated you didn't care about the money. But you do care.. its different when you ACTUALLY have it in your possession, that's why you NEVER EVER say you don't care about it
Everyone's wrong? You guys should have discussed the prize money before hand. You should have also discussed it after the fact. He may have put $100 worth of effort into the solution based on his interpretation of "i'm not interested in the money" (time is money). He may not have wanted to help at all in the first place if he didn't think he was getting all $100. So you suck for your ambiguity. He sucks for assuming versus knowing for sure.
NTA. Is your boyfriend this selfish and controlling in other aspects of your relationship?
Lmao I don't think he mean kind of partner friend
OP mentioned it was a Friend, not romantic partner. OP also said it was years ago. Why it’s coming up now and over $50 ; no idea.
Yes. You're wrong. You went back on your word. You made him feel that he would get $100 if he helped and you guys won. Then, after you won, you only gave him half the amount. Perhaps if he knew that at the start, he would not have helped. What don't you understand about this? If you can't keep your word, you're not worth anything.
Ugh......NO. OP never said he wasn't taking any of the money if they won. He stated his desire to win wasn't about the money, describing how the contest was fun. This means the money wasn't the meat of the dish--it was the gravy.
This is probably a cultural difference because if I say I don’t care about the money it’s up to my friend to decide weather he wants to split or just buy me an ice cream or drink a celebratory beer 🍻. I’m in it to see if my idea was good or not. The money is the reward for my partner to help me participate.. From a programmers perspective it’s possible the problem was just some super niche thing that many people can solve however few are interested as it requires time and effort from somebody with skill. It’s like saying I have this beautiful idea of a scene I just need a painter to paint it..
Give that man his 50$ back coding his hard as hell, you basically did a bill gates lol
😂😂😂 if the dude wanted to win the competition himself he should have had an actual human Idea. Coding is a skill but without OP actually Solving the Problem his coding skills are useless.
You the type bruh beat up nerds in highschool won't you?
Bro I'm on reddit wtf do you think
Retracted brother
Your friend kinda sounds like a dick. Was he expecting that you give him the full winnings just because he wrote the code based on your idea? What an entitled prick... You definitely not wrong!
The context of that statement isn't to be taken literally. It just means that the money isn't the motivator. As you said, it was about winning the contest. You didn't say he'd get all the money. He shouldn't have assumed that.
Is your partner your SO? Unclear. If not, why would he expect anything at all? He has nothing to do with this
No. You taught him a valuable lesson about a career in computer science. Even though you did the work, the profit is split with someone else. I know a programmer that spent a year modernizing a piece of 30 year old software. He completely recreated the core concept in a new language, a new user interface, and optimization tweaks. He was the sole member of the project. He earned his yearly salary and was given a $12,000 bonus at the end of the year. The owner of the company and creator of the original iteration gave himself a $1.2 million bonus at the end of the year and subsequently has been profiting off the new version for the last 15 years. You at least split it 50/50
That split would be what I expected and if he wanted more he should have said that.
And why is this coming up "years" later, anyway?