I still think this anti-mono attitude is stupid and that projects to protect us from the evil mono are a waste of talent.
Firstly there's plenty of open dev platforms... why would we need to imitate Microsoft's platform?

Secondly, Microsoft have already sued Tomtom and are going to try and sue others who they claim violate their IP assets.

Thirdly, even if Microsoft do not try to stop mono, it will only be because they know it helps cement their dominance in the market, and facilitates the infection of Linux with their shonky platform. If you want to help them do that, then go for it, I do not.