I don't think I understand the desire that something be open source. I feel like, if I wanted to, I could contribute to the linux kernel. All that I would nee

I don't think I understand the desire that something be open source. I feel like, if I wanted to, I could contribute to the linux kernel. All that I would need to do is submit pull requests, have it vetted, and gain reputation within that community. Could you say that about any arbitrary pull request for chromium? Even if it was against googles interests to merge it? Is your contention that I just fork it and compete with chromium with my PR integrated? I don't view these projects as equivalent at all.