I see this as largely not a problem with OSS per se. It just happens that a lot of people have expectations around software that they don't have elsewhere. For

I see this as largely not a problem with OSS per se. It just happens that a lot of people have expectations around software that they don't have elsewhere. For instance, let's say that I have this very clever idea that would improve on the good old-fashioned shovel. I could try to monetize this idea, but probably wouldn't have much success. Now, if I could figure out how to apply the idea to a grader or bulldozer or boring machine, I might have more success. My best chance might be if I happen to already own an equipment manufacturer. But to create a new manufacturing company just to produce my new-fangled backhoe is a daunting task. And it turns out my one idea isn't enough. My backhoe needs hydraulics, power, tires, and a bunch of other stuff. Most people wouldn't expect to be able to quit their day job to focus on a new shovel idea. But they somehow think that people should line up to fund a new web framework. Or a novel NoSQL approach. It's hard to monetize any idea. This is not limited to OSS.