It completely depends on how you approach the term idealism, and what your consider ethical. You're framing the argument as-if goals should be above ones ideals

It completely depends on how you approach the term idealism, and what your consider ethical. You're framing the argument as-if goals should be above ones ideals. If you can't convince people about the importance of free-software then the project should die off. I don't see the value in diluting the mission. Someone who thinks eating sick animals (most meat products) is unethical, isn't going to compromise their personal values just because you're treating them to a meal at the local steakhouse.