I see what you mean. But how about seeing it in the other direction: Imagine how much the maintainer must has been burned, in order to take the decision to shu

I see what you mean. But how about seeing it in the other direction: Imagine how much the maintainer must has been burned, in order to take the decision to shut down their entire love-work – in hope that the toxic situation will stop. From our point of view, this may not be the best decision. A desperate one, maybe. But to imagine how the person must be feeling to think this is the best way out.