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Codeberg is good for open-source projects.
I don't think they allow non-open-source except by special permission.
But why would you publicly host code of closed-source software?
The point is that people who privately host projects on GitHub might expect to be able to do the same on a GitHub alternative.
Also, some people use GitHub for non-open-source projects with public code. (Remember, open-source has a specific meaning; merely publishing your code in public view does not make it open-source.)
This strengthens my point even more.
I don't see any point that could be strengthened. All I see from you above is a question.
If you say so.
So mind telling us mere mortals what your point is, then?
Just asking why anyone would want to publicly host the repo for a closed source project isn't a point – it's just you not understanding the reasons for doing that, and just because you personally don't understand something doesn't mean there's no valid reason to do it.
Unity publishes some source code for reference purposes only. It is not open source, just made public.