TNSTAAFL?
"Tnstaafl" was coined by Robert Heinlein in his book The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. It was used by the Lunarians as a greeting and a reminder to all inhabitants of Luna that not even the air you breath is free.
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T hing
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F ree
L unch".
Another spelling often seen is TANSTAAFL, "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch".
Tnstaafl is a personal ethic I use in all my working relationships. I believe it is synonymous with "You get what you pay for" or "You reap what you sow". A reminder to not depend on a solution or practice that has the appearance of or is purported to be "Free". You will pay eventually because Tnstaafl.
