I disagree with the problem. The problem is cathedral open source doesn’t scale. The problem is the general idea of an open source project being a full time job

I disagree with the problem. The problem is cathedral open source doesn’t scale. The problem is the general idea of an open source project being a full time job, especially if you are unwilling to work for free. If you want money for something, charge for it. It’s really that simple. I’m giving away lemonade at my stand away for free, being mad the donations don’t cover the lemons is just silly. I’d far rather my open source be a shared resource developed by its actual users. More bazaar, less cathedral. Fewer pigheaded decisions of a bdfl or corporation. Want to make a major left turn? Fork it. So many recent open source projects are essentially just a business with a bad revenue model instead of a great project with a business backing it. Horse before the cart.